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Know your materials: Elastic Resin
Elastic Resin is a soft, elastomeric material that mimics the properties of silicone and is ideal for 3D printing parts.
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Know your materials: Rigid Resin
Known for its stiffness and precision, Formlabs’ Rigid Resin 1 L is well-suited for functional prototypes, automotive and electronics housings, and more.
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Know your materials: Nylon
Nylon provides a unique combination of strength and wear resistance that makes this family of materials well-suited for a range of applications.
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Know your materials: Whip Mix Surgical Guide for Carbon Printers
Whip Mix Surgical Guide is the resin of choice for dental guide manufacturers, and it’s also a great option for prototyping clear parts.
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Know your materials: Flexible Polyurethane (FPU 50)
FPU 50 is an excellent, versatile choice for parts that require impact resistance, including 3D-printed hinges and friction fits.
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Know your materials: Urethane Methacrylate (UMA)
Capable of producing highly detailed 3D prints, Carbon® Resin Urethane Methacrylate (UMA 90) is often an excellent choice for mechanical manufacturers.
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SIL 30SIL 30 offers a unique combination of biocompatibility, low durometer, and tear resistance. Applications that require comfort for skin contact are perfect use cases for SIL 30. SIL 30 is comparable to thermoplastic elastomers with a Shore A hardness of 35.
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Know your materials: MPU
MPU 100 (Multi-purpose Polyruethane) is known for biocompatibility, sterilizability, and durability. It’s good for medical applications and consumer products.
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CE 221CE 221 is known for its high temperature resistance and rigidness. Because of its high heat-deflection it can be used in applications with extreme thermal requirements. It is also important to note that CE 221 is comparable to glass-filled nylon and is best suited for under-the-hood components, electronics assemblies, and industrial products.
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Know your materials: EPX 82
Epoxy 82 (EPX 82) is an additive material developed by Carbon® for its digital light synthesis process. This high-strength engineering material is ideal for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.