Resin 3D Printing | Material Data Sheets

What Are Material Data Sheets (MDS)?  

A Material Data Sheet (MDS), also known as a Technical Data Sheet (TDS), is the technical reference document that gives the essential specifications of a material. This includes:  

1. Mechanical Properties: for example, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, elongation at break, flexural strength, and impact resistance.
   
   
2. Thermal Properties: for example, heat deflection temperature (HDT), continuous service temperature, and maximum short-term use temperature.
   
   
3. Physical Properties: for example, density, melt flow index, and material form.
   
   
4. Electrical Properties (where applicable): for example, insulation resistance and surface resistance.
   
   
5. Processing and Printing Parameters: for example, recommended extruder temperature, build platform temperature, printing speed, cooling settings, and drying requirements.
   
   
6. Application and Handling Notes: for example, typical use cases, shrinkage behavior, warping considerations, and environmental or setup requirements.
   
   
7. Test Conditions and Limitations: information on testing standards, specimen conditions, and notes indicating that actual part performance may vary based on print settings and geometry.

The data is typically derived from standardized testing methods such as ASTM or ISO and serves as a primary technical reference for engineers.

Uses of Material Data Sheets  

Engineers, designers, and procurement teams rely on these detailed documents for important decision-making:  

• 1. Design Validation & Qualification: Using specified properties to check that the chosen material meets the structural, thermal, and functional needs of the intended application.  
  
  
• 2. Manufacturing Process Optimization: Setting material limitations and requirements, such as thermal thresholds and tolerance ranges, to ensure effective and consistent production.  
  
  
• 3. Procurement and Quality Assurance:  Offering a measurable technical baseline for comparing materials, qualifying suppliers, and checking incoming material quality.  
  
  

We have compiled the Resin 3D Printing material technical summaries below. The complete Material Data Sheet (MDS) for each material is available for direct download.

Resin 3D Printing Materials Overview

Resin 3D printing, mainly through stereolithography (SLA) or Digital Light Processing (DLP), uses light to cure liquid photopolymer resin into solid parts. This process creates highly detailed, smooth-finish parts and enclosures with high dimensional accuracy. This technology is essential for precise visual models, intricate functional parts, dental applications, and complex jewelry castings. Users choose these materials when they need high resolution, tight tolerances, and specific material properties such as stiffness, flexibility, or temperature resistance.

Resin 3D Materials 

1. Flex BLK 20

This is a flexible, rubber-like resin with moderate stretch. It’s ideal for parts that need to bend or compress, such as seals, soft-touch handles, gaskets, and compliant mechanisms.
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2. PRO-BLK 20

This is a rigid, all-purpose resin with a smooth, dark finish and solid mechanical strength. It works well for functional prototypes, design validation parts, and general-use jigs or fixtures.

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3. Rigid White

This resin is filled for added stiffness and excellent dimensional accuracy. It holds its shape under load, making it a strong choice for tooling, airflow parts, or precision patterns.

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4. Rigid Gray

This resin is designed for stiffness and thermal resistance. Rigid Gray maintains accuracy and structure in tough environments. People often use it for mold-like prototypes or parts tested under heat.
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5. Tough 60C White

This is a strong, impact-resistant resin that mimics common injection-molded plastics. Tough 60 C withstands stress and repeated use, making it a solid choice for snap-fit parts and mechanical housings.

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6. Tough Gray 15

This resin is more flexible than typical rigid resins. Tough Gray 15 offers a blend of strength and ductility. It’s suitable for functional parts that need to absorb impact or endure repeated movement without cracking.

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