Impact-Resistant 3D Printer Resins
Bumps, scrapes, and falls won’t damage parts made from these tough resins because they absorb impact without cracking or breaking. They’re good for creating tool handles, storage cases, and other parts that are handled and dropped often. Print them on a digital light processing (DLP), stereolithography (SLA), or LCD 3D printer.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a resin’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger resin.
Elongation is the amount of stretching that a material can withstand before breaking. Resins with a low elongation can break suddenly under load, while resins with a high elongation will deform before breaking. The higher the percentage, the more your part will deform before breaking.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
| Impact Strength | Tensile Strength | Color | Flexural Modulus | Hardness | Elongation | Modulus of Elasticity | Max. Exposure Temp. | Weight, g | Each | |
| 0.88 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 6,230 psi (Good) | Black | 190,000 psi (Flexible) | Durometer 76D (Medium) | 90% | 0.196 ksi × 103 | 50° C 122° F | 1,000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1.26 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 5,360 psi (Good) | Gray | 150,000 psi (Flexible) | Durometer 63D (Medium) | 91% | 0.214 ksi × 103 | 50° C 122° F | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1.31 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 5,220 psi (Good) | Clear | 170,000 psi (Flexible) | Durometer 76D (Medium) | 92% | 0.199 ksi × 103 | 50° C 122° F | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3D Printer Resins
Because these resins balance strength and impact resistance, they're good for printing parts for general purpose applications. Print them on a digital light processing (DLP), stereolithography (SLA), or LCD 3D printer.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a resin’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger resin.
Elongation is the amount of stretching that a material can withstand before breaking. Resins with a low elongation can break suddenly under load, while resins with a high elongation will deform before breaking. The higher the percentage, the more your part will deform before breaking.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
| Tensile Strength | Color | Flexural Modulus | Impact Strength | Hardness | Flexural Strength, psi | Elongation | Modulus of Elasticity | Max. Exposure Temp. | Weight, g | Each | |
| 5,360 psi (Good) | White | 180,000 psi (Flexible) | 0.54 ft.-lbs./in. (Good) | Durometer 74D (Medium) | 8,700 | 20% | 0.261 ksi × 103 | 45° C 113° F | 1,000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Flexible 3D Printer Resins
Stretchy, soft, and sturdy, these resins make durable parts that resist breaking from repeated use. They’re often used to create long-lasting parts, such as seals, sleeves, and gaskets. These resins are also good for making springs, snap-fit parts, and other components that handle high impact. Print them on a digital light processing (DLP), stereolithography (SLA), or LCD 3D printer.
Formlabs resins come in a cartridge compatible with Formlabs printers—just pop them in. To use them with other printers, they have a removable cap to pour out the contents of the cartridge.
| Hardness | Tensile Strength | Color | Impact Strength | Weight, g | Each | |
Formlabs Resins—Cartridge | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durometer 40A (Soft) | 720 psi | Black | Not Rated | 1,000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| Durometer 55A (Soft) | 480 psi | Clear | Not Rated | 1,000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Durometer 80A (Soft) | 1,290 psi | Clear | Not Rated | 1,000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Resins—Bottle | ||||||
| Durometer 40A (Soft) | 720 psi | Clear | Not Rated | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Durometer 60A (Soft) | 580 psi | Clear | Not Rated | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Durometer 75A (Soft) | 1,300 psi | Clear | No Break (Excellent) | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Durometer 90A (Medium Soft) | 1,590 psi | Black | No Break (Excellent) | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Durometer 90A (Medium Soft) | 1,590 psi | Clear | No Break (Excellent) | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |