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Can new nylon materials be used in 3D printing?

There are many advantages to using new nylon material in 3D printing. The following is a point by point introduction:
1. Strong material compatibility
Nylon is a commonly used 3D printing material, particularly suitable for technologies such as selective laser sintering (SLS) and fused deposition modeling (FDM).
2. Excellent mechanical performance
New nylon material has excellent strength, toughness, and wear resistance, making it suitable for printing functional parts and durable components.
3. Good resistance to high temperatures and chemicals
New nylon materials typically have high heat resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, making them suitable for industrial applications.
4. Excellent flexibility and elasticity
Nylon printed parts have a certain degree of elasticity and can withstand certain deformations without easily breaking.
5. Surface smoothness improvement
The new material formula and improved process make the surface of nylon printed parts smoother and reduce post-processing steps.
6. Improvement of moisture absorption
Traditional nylon has strong moisture absorption, and new nylon materials have improved this by reducing size changes caused by moisture absorption.
7. Environmental performance enhancement
Some of the new nylon materials are manufactured using renewable resources, which meets the needs of environmental protection and sustainable development.