3D printing in Resin
You get a high-detail, smooth surface finish with resins. These thermoplastic materials solidify when exposed to light and produce parts with realistic detail and the smooth surface you would expect from injection molding.
SLA Resin Materials
SLA resins are liquid photopolymers that are cured with a focused laser beam to create solid parts. They offer very high accuracy and resolution, making them ideal for applications where precise details are required. SLA resins also tend to have a smooth finish, making them perfect for products that will be handled or used frequently.
When choosing a material for your next project, take the time to research all of your options and find the one that best meets your needs.
Available Materials
Formlabs Standard Resin
Formlabs Standard Resin is a versatile, easy-to-use resin suitable for a wide range of applications from prototypes to production parts.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 38 (green) or 65 (post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 1.6 (green) or 2.8 (post-cured) GPa
- Elongation at break : 12 (green) or 6.2 (post-cured) %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Formlabs Clear Resin
Formlabs Clear Resin is a specialized resin that produces clear, glossy prints with excellent detail and resolution.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 38 (green) or 65 (post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 1.6 (green) or 2.8 (post-cured) GPa
- Elongation at break : 12 (green) or 6 (post-cured) %
- UV resistance : No
Formlabs Tough Resin 2000
Formlabs Tough Resin 2000 is tough and durable, making it ideal for printing prototypes and functional parts.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 29 (green) or 46 (post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 1.2 (green) or 2.2 (post cured) GPa
- Thermal expansion coefficent : 107 (green) or 91 (post-cured) 10^-6/ºC
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Formlabs Rigid Resin 4000
Durable and resistant to deformation, this glass-reinforced resin offers exceptional stiffness and precision.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 33 (green) or 69 (post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 1.4 (green) or 3.4 (post-cured) GPa
- Elongation at break : 23 (green) or 5.3 (post cured) %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Formlabs Grey Pro Resin
Gray Pro Resin is a versatile plastic with high resistance to deformation over time and elongation, as well as moderate creep.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 33 (green) or 61 (post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 1.4 (green) or 2.6 (post-cured) GPa
- Elongation at break : 33(green) or 13 (post-cured) %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Formlabs Flexible Resin 80A
This resin is ideal for applications where flexibility and durability are required, such as in the production of prosthetic devices or other medical implants.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 8.9 (post-cured) MPa
- Hardness : 80A (post cured)
- Elongation at break : 120 (post cured) %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Formlabs High Temp Resin
Formlabs High Temp Resin is a specialized resin that can withstand high temperatures. It is ideal for applications where traditional resins would not be able to withstand the heat, such as in industrial environments.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 20.9 (green) or 58.3(post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 0.75 (green) or 2.8 (post-cured) GPa
- Elongation at break : 14(green) or 3.3 (post-cured) %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Formlabs Durable Resin
Formlabs Durable Resin is made of tough polyurethane and has excellent resistance to abrasion, UV light, and chemicals.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 18.6 (green) or 31.8 (post-cured) MPa
- Young's modulus : 0.45 (green) or 1.26 (post-cured) GPa
- Elongation at break : 67 (green) or 49 (post-cured) %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Industrial SLA Resin Materials
Industrial SLA resins are a specialized group of materials that are used in the stereolithography (SLA) process. This process is used to create three-dimensional (3D) objects from a digital file.
The industrial SLA process uses ultraviolet (UV) light to cure and solidify a photosensitive resin. The UV light is directed at the resin using a mirrors and lenses system. The object that is being created is built up layer by layer until it is completed.
Industrial SLA resins are an essential part of the stereolithography process and have numerous applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer goods.
Available Materials
Accura 25 (PP-like)
Accura 25 (PP-like) is a highly specialized polymer that has many unique properties. It is frequently used in medical and industrial applications due to its ability to resist high temperatures and pressures.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 38 MPa
- Young's modulus : 1.59 - 1.66 GPa
- Elongation at break : 13 - 20 %
- Hardness : 80 D Shore
Accura ClearVue
Accura ClearVue is easy to use and great for all types of transparent components, including lenses, light shades, and demonstration models.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 41 - 46 MPa
- Hardness : 84 D
- Elongation at break : 4 - 7 %
- Post-Processing : Post-curing
Accura Xtreme White 200 (ABS-like)
Accura Xtreme White 200 is a durable, ABS-like thermoplastic that offers excellent print quality and surface finish.
- Ultimate tensile strength : 45 - 50 MPa
- Young's modulus : 2.3 - 2.6 GPa
- Elongation at break : 7 - 20 %
- Hardness : 78 - 80 Shore D