PA12 nylon (SLS/MJF) — cost and pricing guide
PA12 is the workhorse powder. Refresh blending means effective cost is 1.2-1.5x the part's mass worth of powder.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $50-70/kg |
| Density | 1.01 g/cm³ |
| Process | SLS |
| Typical uses | end-use parts, enclosures, clips, ducts |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most PA12 nylon (SLS/MJF) parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
Always multiply powder price by your refresh factor - forgetting it silently eats 20-50% of material margin.
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