Material | Characteristics | 3D Printing Considerations | Typical Applications |
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Standard Resins | Good detail, somewhat brittle, decent surface finish | Easy to print, requires post-curing | Prototyping, Miniatures, Consumer products |
Tough Resins | High strength and toughness, impact-resistant | Requires careful post-curing, susceptible to warping | Functional prototypes, Mechanical parts, Enclosures |
Durable Resins | Wear-resistant, ductile, good impact strength | May need fine-tuning of print settings for elongation | Impact-resistant parts, Snap-fit enclosures, Housings |
Flexible Resins | Very flexible, high elongation, impact absorption | Requires slow printing speeds, tricky post-processing | Seals, Gaskets, Wearables, Soft grips |
High-Temperature Resins | High thermal stability, rigid | Needs high-temperature post-curing, warping can be an issue | Aerospace, Automotive components, High-heat applications |
Dental Resins | Biocompatible, precise, color stability | Requires sterilization capability and precise printing | Dental models, Surgical guides, Orthodontics |
Medical-Grade Biocompatible Resins | High biocompatibility, sterilizable, strong | Needs careful handling and post-processing, often requires certification | Surgical tools, Implants, Prosthetics |
Transparent Resins | Clarity, good light transmission, smooth surface finish | Prone to yellowing if not cured properly, requires clean environment | Optical components, Light covers, Display cases |
Castable Resins | Burns out cleanly, no ash or residue, detailed | Requires specific burnout process for casting, sensitive to light | Jewelry casting, Dental crowns, Investment casting |
UV-Resistant Resins | UV stability, color retention, outdoor usability | Must be cured thoroughly to ensure UV resistance | Outdoor parts, Automotive components, Weather-resistant applications |
Engineering Resins | High mechanical properties, thermal stability, chemical resistance | Often requires annealing, sensitive to moisture | Functional parts, Mechanical assemblies, End-use components |
Ceramic-Filled Resins | High thermal resistance, stiff, wear-resistant | Requires careful post-processing to maintain thermal properties | High-strength tooling, Molds, Thermal applications |
Composite Resins | Enhanced mechanical properties, reinforced, versatile | Needs specific considerations for fiber content and orientation | Aerospace components, High-performance parts, Industrial applications |
Sacrificial Resin | Soluble or burnout capability, good print detail | Specific to applications that allow for easy removal after casting | Mold-making, Lost-wax casting, Dissolvable support structures |
Formula 1μ | Exceptionally high performance, used in Formula 1 engineering | Requires advanced printing techniques and post-processing | High-performance racing applications, Aerospace, Advanced engineering |