EOS PA 2200 (PA12) Material Data Sheet, process parameter 'Balance' at 120 µm layer thickness, X orientation, dry (conditioned values not given). Live MDS status 04.10.2026, last changed 10.09.2026; PDF via ?topdf=... link on the same page.
SAC305 (Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5) solder alloy, bulk; Indium Corporation Indalloy 256 (SAC305) for Preforms product data sheet (Form No. 100346 R0, 2024), selected properties, test temperature not stated; expansion and specific heat from MacDermid Alpha VACULOY SAC TDS (06 September 2023).
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
SLS PA12 Nylon is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is SLS PA12 Nylon stronger than Solder SAC305?
SLS PA12 Nylon is stronger: its tensile strength is 48 MPa against yield strength 22 MPa for Solder SAC305 (2.18x).
Which is lighter, SLS PA12 Nylon or Solder SAC305?
SLS PA12 Nylon is lighter: 930 kg/m³ against 7,350 kg/m³ for Solder SAC305.
Which is stiffer, SLS PA12 Nylon or Solder SAC305?
Solder SAC305 is stiffer: Young's modulus 6.9 GPa against 1.65 GPa for SLS PA12 Nylon, so the same part in Solder SAC305 deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, SLS PA12 Nylon or Solder SAC305?
For the same stiffness or strength: SLS PA12 Nylon is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
Part that must be
SLS PA12 Nylon
Solder SAC305
Stiff rod or tie (tension)
lighter
1.89x heavier
Stiff beam (bending)
lighter
3.86x heavier
Stiff panel or plate
lighter
4.91x heavier
Strong rod or tie
lighter
17.2x heavier
Strong beam
lighter
13.3x heavier
Strong panel or plate
lighter
11.7x heavier
For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).
Which is more ductile, SLS PA12 Nylon or Solder SAC305?
Solder SAC305 stretches further before it breaks: 49% elongation at break against 18% for SLS PA12 Nylon.