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Tough 1500 Resin V2
SLA · Engineering photopolymer · Grey
A stiff yet flexible material whose toughness competes with polypropylene (PP), with exceptional resistance to fracture, impact and shattering. V2 reaches ten times the fracture toughness of the previous generation.
30 MPa (green)
Tensile Strength
1250 MPa (green)
Tensile Modulus
210% (green)
Elongation at Break
42°C green
Heat Deflection Temperature
Finish and colour of the material as printed
Why choose Tough 1500 Resin V2?Why this material
A combination of stiffness and flex that suits compliant mechanisms – latches, springs, shock absorbers
Allows strong housings with functional features such as self-tapping screw bosses and snap fits
Impact-resistant assembly fixtures for long-term use on the factory floor
Suited to functional prototypes and end-use applications
Technical propertiesVerified figures only
30 MPa (green)
34 MPa (post-cured), ASTM D638-14
Tensile Strength
1250 MPa (green)
1460 MPa (post-cured), ASTM D638-14
Tensile Modulus
210% (green)
155% (post-cured), ASTM D638-14
Elongation at Break
42°C green
53°C post-cured · [email protected]: 54°C green / 66°C post-cured, ASTM D648-16
Heat Deflection Temperature
76D (post-cured)
ASTM D2240
Shore Hardness
1.12 g/mL (post-cured)
ASTM D792-20
Density
Grey
Natural Color
Not tested (HB)
Flame Rating
Typical applicationsWhat it is used for
Prototypes that need polypropylene-level flexibility and toughness
Housings with self-tapping screw bosses and snap fits
Impact-resistant assembly fixtures
Compliant mechanisms that need a balance of stiffness and flex
Compatible printersSystems that run this material
Form 4 / Form 4L where officially compatible
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Technical Data Sheet
Download the Technical Data SheetMaterial characteristicsAppearance and classification
- Living-hinge capable
- rigid yet flexible
- durable jigs & fixtures
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