Tough - Engineering SLA Series | FormFutura
Formfutura Tough Resin is a highly transparent, engineering-grade photopolymer designed for use in all open-source SLA, DLP, and LCD 3D printers with a wavelength range of 385-405nm. This resin offers a balance of high impact strength and semi-flexibility, making it ideal for creating strong and functional parts that may be subjected to brief periods of intense stress or strain. Some key features of Formfutura Tough Resin include high impact resistance, good UV and weather resistance, good fatigue resistance, virtually no discoloration or yellowing, high dimensional accuracy, low shrinkage, and minimal odor during processing. Potential applications for this resin include snap-fit assemblies, tooling, functional prototyping, protective cases, outdoor parts, and short-run manufacturing. In terms of resin properties, Formfutura Tough Resin has a viscosity of 1000 cps at 25°C and a density of 1.12 g/cm2.
Tough - Engineering SLA Series | FormFutura
Formfutura Tough Resin is a highly transparent, engineering-grade photopolymer designed for use in all open-source SLA, DLP, and LCD 3D printers with a wavelength range of 385-405nm. This resin offers a balance of high impact strength and semi-flexibility, making it ideal for creating strong and functional parts that may be subjected to brief periods of intense stress or strain. Some key features of Formfutura Tough Resin include high impact resistance, good UV and weather resistance, good fatigue resistance, virtually no discoloration or yellowing, high dimensional accuracy, low shrinkage, and minimal odor during processing. Potential applications for this resin include snap-fit assemblies, tooling, functional prototyping, protective cases, outdoor parts, and short-run manufacturing. In terms of resin properties, Formfutura Tough Resin has a viscosity of 1000 cps at 25°C and a density of 1.12 g/cm2.
Preparation(s) before starting to print
- Shake the bottle for at least 2 minutes before each use.
- After shaking the bottle, leave the resin to rest for 10 minutes to let air bubbles get out of the resin
- The resin can be poured back from the vat into the bottle once your print is finished
- Always use protective measurements like safety glasses and nitrile gloves when handling resins.
Post-processing
- We do advise you to post-process your 3D print in order to achieve the material properties
- Rinse your 3D printed object in IPA or (Bio)Ethanol for approximately 5 minutes
- An ultrasonic cleaner is preferred/recommended
- Make sure that IPA and/or (Bio)Ethanol rinsed objects are perfectly dry before further post-curing
- Place the rinsed parts in a well-ventilated area for at least 30 minutes, or use pressurized air for at least 2 minutes
- Cure your object in a high power curing chamber for approximately 20-30 minutes at 65° C
- The preferred curing wavelength is between 300-410nm
