Formlabs® Form 3+
Formlabs®
Form 3+
Functional, high-quality 3D printing on your desktop.
The Formlabs Form 3+ is a desktop SLA 3D printer powered by Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology and engineered to get exceptional print quality with hassle-free post-processing. Thanks to its custom-designed Light Processing Unit (LPU), a compact set of lenses and mirrors, Form 3+ can deliver flawless and fast prints every time.
Simple and Affordable
High-Quality 3D Printing
The Formlabs Form 3+ is a powerful and versatile desktop Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer well-suited for a wide range of professional and industrial applications. Its high resolution and accuracy, easy-to-use interface, safety, reliability, and end-to-end ecosystem make it an ideal choice for those looking to up their 3D printing game.
Features
Part Quality
Exceptional part quality with extraordinary surface finish
25 µm XY Resolution
85 µm Laser Spot Size
LFS Technology
Low Force Stereolithography for crisp, clean features of the printed parts
Increased Laser Power
250 nW Laser power for up to 40% faster printing
Layer Thickness
25 - 300 µm
PreForm Software
Intuitive software with lots of built-in features
Build Platform 2
A unique build plate with quick-release technology
Remote 3D Printing
Integrated cloud-based remote print technology
All-in-one Ecosystem
A streamlined 3D printing workflow with post-processing solutions, Wash & Cure.
Functional Materials
A library of 30+ functional resins with a cross-compatible cartridge system.
Form 3+ Workflow
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Design
Prepare your parts for printing with the help of PreForm integrated software.
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Print
In just a few clicks, you can 3D print the parts on the Form 3+ desktop SLA printer.
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Wash
For a consistent, automatic rinse, insert the build platform directly into Form Wash after printing.
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Remove Part(s)
Thanks to the patented Quick Release Technology, you can release parts from the build platform surface in a second.
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Remove Supports
With enhanced light touch support structures, parts can be easily detached in order to save post-processing time and labour.
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Cure
To maximize material properties and ensure peak dimensional accuracy, transfer the parts to the Form Cure unit.
Form 3+
Advantages & Benefits
Fast Production
With an easy, end-to-end workflow of Form 3+, you can rapidly go from design to finished parts.
250 mW Laser Power | 25 – 300 µm Layer Thickness
Rapid 3D printing speeds
- An updated high-intensity laser and precisely-tuned settings produce rapid print speeds for every material.
Easy post-processing
- Save post-processing time with enhanced light touch support structures designed to detach from parts in seconds time.
An end-to-end ecosystem
- Made for Formlabs automated post-processing systems make 3D printing simple for anyone
Reliable, High-Quality Parts
Form 3+ refines Formlabs’ patented LFS technology to consistently deliver presentation-ready parts with unbelievable surface finish.
250 μm XY Resolution | 85 µm Laser Spot Size
Crisp, Clean, Accurate Features
- LFS technology, the next generation of stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing, accurately resolves fine features by delivering a clean, uniform laser spot across the entire print surface.
Production-Like Surface Finish
- A flexible resin tank and refinements to the Light Processing Unit (LPU) create near-perfect alignment between printed layers, giving parts a production-like finish.
Adaptive Layer Technology
- Automatically analyze part geometry and assign layer heights to maximize print speeds while preserving fine detail with Formlabs’ Adaptive Layer Thickness feature.
Utmost Efficiency
Spend more time creating and less time monitoring your printer, thanks to the thoughtfully engineered features of Form 3+.
Print From Anywhere
- Prepare your printer before you leave, then start jobs from anywhere with our cloud-based Remote Print technology.
Minimal Printer Interactions
- No specialized technicians are required. Get started right away and let the printer do the work.
Hassle-Free Materials Management
- Switch between a wide range of functional materials in seconds with our swappable resin cartridge and tank system. Form 3+ dispenses resin automatically as parts print.
Part Gallery
Bike Yoke
Material: Formlabs® Draft Resin
Specs
- Print cost ($CAD): 12.5
- Print time: 4 hours
- 3D Printer: Form 3+
Application
- Rapid Prototyping
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Razor Handles
Material: Formlabs® Durable Resin
Specs
- Print cost ($CAD): 21
- Print time: 13.25 hours
- 3D Printer: Form 3+
Application
- Rapid Prototyping
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Brackets
Material: Formlabs® Rigid 4000
Specs
- Print cost ($CAD): 46
- Print time: 8.5 hours
- 3D Printer; Form 3+
Application
- End-Use Parts
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Injection Mold
Material: Formlabs® Rigid 10K
Specs
- Print cost $(CAD): 43
- Print time: 4 hours
- 3D Printer: Form 3+
Application
- Rapid Tooling
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Thermoforming Mold
Material: Formlabs® High-temperature Resin
Specs
- Print cost ($CAD): 56
- Print time: 17.5 hours
- 3D Printer: Form 3+
Application
- Rapid Tooling
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Drill Jig
Material: Formlabs® Tough 2000
Specs
- Print cost (CAD$): 10
- Print time: 5 hours
- 3D Printer: Form 3+
Application
- Manufacturing Aids
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Chess Rook
Material: Formlabs® Clear Resin
Specs
- Print cost (CAD$): 3
- Print time: 2 hours
- 3D Printer: Form 3+
Application
- Model making
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Materials
Clear
Material: Formlabs® Clear Resin
Clear Resin polishes to near optical transparency, ideal for showcasing internal features. 3D-printed parts have a smooth surface finish and no post-curing is necessary.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 38 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 65 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.6 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.8 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 12%
- Post-Cured**: 6.2%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264psi:
- Green*: 42.7ºC
- Post-Cured**: 58.4ºC
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, clear settings, without additional treatments.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, clear settings and post-cured with 1.25 mW/cm² of 405 nm LED light for 60 minutes at 60°C.
Application
- High-Temperature Rapid Prototyping
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Colour Base | Kit
Material: Formlabs® Colour Base
Color Kit enables 3D printing in various colours without the manual work of finishing and painting. It is the first integrated colour-mixing solution for resin 3D printers.
Specs
- Color Kit contains a Color Base cartridge and all five Color Pigments.
- Mix and print matte, opaque parts in a range of colours
- Field test product concepts with custom colours
Material Properties
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 38 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 65 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.6 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.8 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green* 12%
- Post-Cured**: 6%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi:
- Green*: 42.7°C
- Post-Cured**: 58.4ºC
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, Clear settings, without additional treatments.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, Clear settings and post-cured with 1.25 mW/cm² of 405 nm LED light for 60 minutes at 60°C.
Application
- Rapid Prototypes in custom colours
- Medical Models
- Art & Design
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
White
Material: Formlabs® White Resin
White Resin captures smooth surfaces and details, making it great for presentation-ready pieces or as a base for painted prints. It is part of Formlabs’ library of Standard Resins.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 38 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 65 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.6 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.8 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 12%
- Post-Cured**: 6.2%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264psi:
- Green*: 42.7ºC
- Post-Cured**: 58.4ºC
- Matt & Smooth surface finish
- Opaque appearance
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, clear settings, without additional treatments.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, clear settings and post-cured with 1.25 mW/cm² of 405 nm LED light for 60 minutes at 60°C.
Application
- For parts that will eventually be painted or undergo other finishing processes.
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Draft
Material: Formlabs® Draft Resin
Draft resin prints up to x4 times faster than any other standard material. Parts 3D printed with Draft exhibit a smooth grey finish and high accuracy.
Specs
- Print large parts or batches of smaller parts fas
- Slightly more visible layer lines
- No post-curing necessary
Material Properties
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 24 MPa
- Post-Cured: 36 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 0.8 GPa
- Post-Cured at Room Temperature**: 1.7 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 14%
- Post-Cured at Room Temperature**: 5%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- Green*: 37ºC
- Post-Cured at Room Temperature**: 43ºC
*Data was obtained from green parts, printed using Form 3, 200 micron, Draft v2 Resin settings, washed in Form Wash and air dried without post-cure.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 3, 200 micron, Draft v2 Resin settings and post-cured with a Form Cure at Room Temperature for 5 minutes.
Application
- Prototyping and rapid iterations
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Black
Material: Formlabs® Black Resin
Black Resin is formulated for models with delicate features and intricate details. It is ideal for general-purpose prototyping and design.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 38 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 65 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.6 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.8 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 12%
- Post-Cured**: 6.2%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264psi:
- Green*: 42.7ºC
- Post-Cured**: 58.4ºC
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, clear settings, without additional treatments.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, clear settings and post-cured with 1.25 mW/cm² of 405 nm LED light for 60 minutes at 60°C.
Application
- High-Resolution Rapid Prototyping
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Durable
Material: Formlabs® Durable Resin
Durable Resin is the most pliable, impact-resistant, and lubricious material from Formlabs® family of tough and durable materials.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green: 13 MPa
- Post-Cured: 28 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green: 0.24 GPa
- Post-Cured: 1.0 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green: 75%
- Post-Cured: 55%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa:
- Green: < 30°C
- Post-Cured: 41ºC
Green: Data was obtained from green parts, printed using Form 2, 100 μm, durable settings, without additional treatments.
Post-Cured: Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, durable settings and post-cured with a Form Cure for 120 minutes at 60 °C.
Application
. It is ideal for squeezable parts and low-friction assemblies.
- Pliable Prototyping
- Impact resistant jigs
- Low-friction and non-degrading surfaces
- Polyethylene-like strength and stiffness
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Grey
Material: Formlabs® Grey
Grey resin is a material for high-resolution models and rapid prototyping. It is an engineered resin that captures the finest features of a model and provides robust parts with a smooth surface finish.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 38 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 65 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.6 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.8 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green* 12%
- Post-Cured**: 6%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa:
- Green*: 50°C
- Post-Cured**: 73ºC
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, Clear settings, without additional treatments.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, Clear settings and post-cured with 1.25 mW/cm² of 405 nm LED light for 60 minutes at 60°C.
Application
- Rapid Prototyping
- Functional Testing
- Product Development
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Grey PRO
Material: Formlabs® Grey PRO
Grey Pro Resin offers high precision, moderate elongation, and low creep. This material is great for concept modelling and functional prototyping, especially for parts that will be handled repeatedly.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 35 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 61 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.4 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.6 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 32.5%
- Post-Cured**: 13%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa:
- Green*: not tested
- Post-Cured**: 77.5ºC
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, Grey PRO settings, without additional treatments.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, Grey PRO settings and post-cured with a Form Cure for 120 minutes at 80°C.
Application
- Form and fit testing
- Injection molded product prototypes
- Mold masters for plastics, silicones, and more
- Jigs and fixtures for manufacturing
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
High Temp. Resin
Material: Formlabs® High-Temp Resin
High-Temperature Resin has a heat deflection temp (HDT) of 238 °C @ 0.45 MPa, the highest among Formlabs resins. You can print detailed, precise prototypes with high thermal stability.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 21 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 58 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 0.57 GPa
- Post-Cured**: 2.8 GPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 14%
- Post-Cured**: 3.3%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- Green*: 44ºC
- Post-Cured**: 78ºC
*Data and specs were obtained from green parts printed using Form 2 SLA printer, 100 microns, High Temp settings, washed for 5 minutes in Form Wash and air-dried without post-cure.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, High Temp settings and post-cured with Form Cure at 60°C for 60 minutes.
For peak material properties such as HDT of 238 °C @ 0.45 MPa, additional thermal cure can be done: post-cured with Form Cure at 80°C for 120 minutes plus another thermal cure in a lab oven at 160°C for 180 minutes.
Application
- Hot air, gas, and fluid flow
- Heat-resistant mounts, housings, and fixtures
- Molds and inserts
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Elastic 50A
Material: Formlabs® Elastic 50A
Elastic 50A is a 50A Shore durometer material for prototyping parts usually produced with silicone that will need to bend, stretch or compress.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green: 1.61 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 3.23 MPa
- Stress at 50% Elongation:
- Green: 0.92 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 0.94 MPa
- Stress at 100% Elongation:
- Green: 1.54 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 1.59 MPa
- Elongation at Failure**:
- Green: 100%
- Post-Cured*: 160%
- Shore Hardness:
- Green: 40A
- Post-Cured*: 50A
*Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 µm, Elastic 50A settings, washed in Form Wash for 20 minutes and post-cured with Form Cure at 60 ˚C for 20 minutes.
**Tensile testing was performed after 3+ hours at 23ºC, using a Die C dumbbell and 20 in/min crosshead speed.
Application
It is ideal for parts that will bend, stretch, compress and hold up to repeated cycles without tearing and spring back quickly to their initial shape.
- Wearables and consumer goods prototyping
- Medical models and devices
- Compliant features for robotics
- Special effects props and models
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Flexible 80A
Material: Formlabs® Flexible 80A
This resin is one of the most soft-touch materials from Formlabs® with an 80A Shore durometer to simulate the flexibility of rubber or TPU.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength*:
- Green: 3.7 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 8.9 MPa
- Stress at 50% Elongation:
- Green: 1.5 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 3.1 MPa
- Stress at 100% Elongation:
- Green: 3.5 MPa
- Post-Cured**: 6.3 MPa
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green: 100%
- Post-Cured**: 120%
- Shore Hardness:
- Green: 70A
- Post-Cured**: 80A
*Tensile testing was performed after 3+ hours at 23ºC, using a Die C dumbbell and 20 in/min crosshead speed.
**Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 3 SLA printer, 100 microns, Flexible 80A settings, washed in Form Wash for 10 minutes, and post-cured with Form Cure at 60ºC for 10 minutes.
Application
- Handles, grips, and overmolds
- Seals, gaskets, and masks
- Cushioning, damping, and shock absorption
Technology/Process
- Low Force Stereolithography
PU Rigid 1000
Material: Formlabs' Rigid 1000 Polyurethane
PU Rigid 1000 Resin is a semi-rigid and tough polyurethane material, ready to handle high impacts and harsh environments repeatedly.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Post-Cured*: 35 ± 3.5 MPa
- Flexural Strength:
- Post-Cured*: 32 ± 1.6 GPa
- Flexural Modulus:
- Post-Cured*: 0.75 ± 0.03 GPa
- Elongation at Break:
- Post-Cured*: 80 ± 8 %
- Notched Impact:
- Post-Cured*: 170 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- Post-Cured*: 64ºC
- Hardness:
- Shore D, 74
*Data for post-cured samples were measured on Type IV tensile bars printed on a Form 2 printer with 100 µm PU Rigid 1000 Resin settings, washed in a Form Wash for 2 minutes in ≥99% PGDA, and post-cured.
Application
- Protective casings, housings, and enclosures
- Static jigs and fixtures undergoing high stress
- Sturdy consumer products
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
PU Rigid 650
Material: Formlabs' Rigid 650 Polyurethane
PU Rigid 650 Resin is a tough and pliable polyurethane material that can withstand extreme impacts while maintaining true shape long-term.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Post-Cured*: 34 ± 3.4 MPa
- Flexural Strength:
- Post-Cured*: 0.67 ± 0.06 GPa
- Flexural Modulus:
- Post-Cured*: 0.57 ± 0.03 GPa
- Elongation at Break:
- Post-Cured*: 170 ± 17 %
- Notched Impact:
- Post-Cured*: 375 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- Post-Cured*: 59ºC
- Hardness:
- Shore D, 64
*Data for post-cured samples were measured on Type IV tensile bars printed on a Form 2 printer with 100 µm PU Rigid 650 Resin settings, washed in a Form Wash for 2 minutes in ≥99% PGDA, and post-cured.
Application
- Impact-resistant components
- Pliable mechanical connectors
- Shock-absorbing bumpers and dampeners
- Noise-dampening components
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
ESD
Material: Electrostatic discharge material (ESD)
ESD Resin is a cost-effective solution for producing static-dissipative parts designed to endure use on the factory floor.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green*: 44.2 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 6410 psi
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green*: 1.937 GPa
- Post-Cured*: 280.9 ksi
- Elongation at Failure:
- Green*: 12%
- Post-Cured*: 12%
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- Green*: 54.2ºC
- Post-Cured*: 129.6ºF
- Hardness: Shore D, 90
Electrical Properties:
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- Surface Resistivity: 1055 – 1088 Ω/sq
- Volume Resistivity: 105 – 107 Ω/sq
*Data and specs were measured on Type IV tensile bars printed on a Form 3 printer with 100 µm ESD Resin settings, washed in a Form Wash for 20 minutes in ≥99% Isopropyl Alcohol and post-cured at 70°C for X 60 minutes in a Form Cure.
Application
- Tooling & fixturing for electronics manufacturing
- Custom trays for component handling and storage
- Anti-static prototypes and end-use components
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Castable Wax
Material: Formlabs® Castable Wax
Castable Wax offers high strength and stiffness, making it highly capable of printing ultrafine filigree jewelry. It is filled with 20% wax for clean, reliable casting.
Specs
- No post-curing required
Material Properties:
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green: 12 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- Green: 220 MPa
- Elongation at Break (green): 13%
Burnout Properties
- Temperature @ 5% Mass Loss:
- Green: 249ºC
- Ash content (TGA):
- Green: 0.0 – 0.1%
Application
- The high green strength of this resin ensures excellent shape retention for thin patterns such as wire filigree.
- Lightweight, intricate jewelry
- One material for prototypes and production
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Castable Wax 40
Material: Formlabs® Castable Wax 40
Castable Wax 40 Resin offers exceptional casting performance for challenging designs with a new 40% wax formula and low thermal expansion.
Specs
- Cleanly cast stone settings, embossed text, and heavy pieces
- It uses gypsum investment and standard burnout
- No post-curing required
Burnout Properties
- Temperature @ 5% Mass Loss:
- Green: 249ºC
- Ash content (TGA):
- Green: 0.0 – 0.1%
Application
- This resin is ideal for direct casting the broadest range of styles, from heavy-class rings and medallions to lightweight bridal jewelry.
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
PU Rigid 4000
Material: Formlabs' Rigid 4000 Polyurethane
Rigid 4000 Resin is reinforced with glass to offer very high stiffness and a polished finish. This material is highly resistant to deformation over time and simulates PEEK’s stiffness.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- UV-Cured*: 69 MPa
- Flexural Strength:
- UV-Cured*: 105 MPa
- Flexural Modulus:
- UV-Cured*: 3.4 GPa
- Elongation at Break:
- UV-Cured*: 5.3 %
- Notched Impact:
- UV-Cured*: 23 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- UV-Cured*: 60ºC
*Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 3, 100 μm, Rigid 4000 (formerly Rigid v1) settings and post-cured with a Form Cure for 15 minutes at 80°C.
Application
- Mounts and brackets
- Thin-walled parts
- Jigs and Fixtures
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Rigid 10K
Material: Formlabs® Rigid 10K Resin
Rigid 10K Resin is our stiffest material that is ideal for precise industrial parts that need to withstand significant load without bending and benefit from resistance to heat and chemicals.
Specs
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- UV Cured*: 65 MPa
- Flexural Strength:
- UV Cured*: 126 MPa
- Tensile Modulus:
- UV Cured*: 10 GPa
- Elongation at Break:
- UV Cured*: 1%
- Notched Impact:
- UV Cured*: 16 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa:
- UV Cured*: 82ºC
*Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 3, 100 μm and post-cured with a Form Cure for 60 minutes at 70°C.
Application
- Short-run injection mold masters and inserts
- Aerodynamic test models
- Heat resistant and fluid-exposed components, jigs, and fixtures
- Simulates stiffness of glass and fibre-filled thermoplastics
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Tough 2000
Material: Formlabs® Tough 2000
Tough 2000 is the strongest and stiffest material in the Tough and Durable resins family. Ideal for prototyping, solid and sturdy parts that should not bend easily.
Specs
Material Properties:
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green: 29 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 46 MPa
- Elongation at Break:
- Green: 74%
- Post-Cured*: 48%
- Flexural Strength:
- Green: 17 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 65 MPa
- Flexural Modulus:
- Green: 0.45 GPa
- Post-Cured*: 1.9 GPa
- Notched Izod:
- Green: 79 J/m
- Post-Cured*: 40 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature @1.8 MPa:
- Green: 42°C
- Post-Cured*: 53°C
*Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, Tough 1500 settings and post-cured with a Form Cure for 60 minutes at 70°C.
Application
- Strong and stiff prototypes
- ABS-like strength and stiffness
- Sturdy jigs & fixtures
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Tough 1500
Material: Formlabs® Tough 1500
Tough 1500 Resin is a resilient material certified for long-term skin contact that is ideal for stiff and pliable parts that bend and spring back quickly.
Specs
- Simulates the strength and stiffness of polypropylene (PP)
Material Properties:
- Ultimate Tensile Strength:
- Green: 26 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 33 MPa
- Elongation at Break:
- Green: 69%
- Post-Cured*: 51%
- Flexural Strength:
- Green: 15 MPa
- Post-Cured*: 39 MPa
- Flexural Modulus:
- Green: 0.44 GPa
- Post-Cured*: 1.4 GPa
- Notched Izod:
- Green: 72 J/m
- Post-Cured*: 67 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature @1.8 MPa:
- Green: 34°C
- Post-Cured*: 45°C
*Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 2, 100 μm, Tough 1500 settings and post-cured with a Form Cure for 60 minutes at 70°C.
Application
- Springy prototypes and assemblies
- Jigs and fixtures
- Snap-fit and press-fit connectors
- Wearables, personal protective equipment, and other consumer goods
- Stiff, pliable biocompatible parts
Technology/Process
- Stereolithography (SLA)
Alumina 4N
Material: Ceramic Resin
Alumina 4N is a high-density, high-purity technical ceramic with great performance in extreme environments. Thermally resistant, hard, abrasion resistant, mechanically strong, and chemically inert.
Specs
Sintered Physical & Mechanical Properties:
- 4 Point Flex Strength (XY)1,2: 400 MPa
- 4 Point Flex Strength (Z)1,2: 320 MPa
- Young’s Modulus: 390 GPa MPa
- Vickers Hardness*: 1500
Resin Properties:
- Purity [%]: 99.99%
- Relative Density: 98.60%
- Colour: Off-white
Thermal Properties:
- CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion): 5 ppm/K
- Maximum Working Temperature: 1500°C
- Thermal Conductivity1,2: 32 W/m·K
1 | Currently testing at an independent lab.
2 | All sintered parts were fired using a 2-oven conservative firing schedule (schedule #1).
3D Printer Compatibility
- Form 3
- Form 3+
- Form 3B
- Form 3B+
Application
- High-voltage components
- Insulating housings or tubes
- Mixing blades and pipes
- Foundry tools for metal casting
Technology/Process
- SLA (Stereolithography)
Technical Specifications
Form 3+ and Form3B+
3D Printing Technology |
3D Printing TechnologyLow Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ |
Resin Fill System |
Resin Fill SystemAutomated, Cartridge-based system |
Build Volume (W x D x H) |
Build Volume (W x D x H)14.5 × 14.5 × 18.5 cm5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in |
Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution)* |
Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution)*25 – 300 microns.001 – .012 in *Layer thickness availability varies by material. |
XY Resolution** |
XY Resolution**25 microns0.001 in **XY resolution describes how precisely the printer can draw in the XY (horizontal) plane |
Laser Spot Size |
Laser Spot Size85 microns0.0033 in |
Biocompatible Materials |
Biocompatible MaterialsOnly on Form 3B+ |
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H) |
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H)40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm15.9 × 14.8 × 20.9 in |
Internal Temperature |
Internal TemperatureAuto-heats to 35 °CAuto-heats to 95 °F |
Temperature Control |
Temperature ControlAir-heated print chamber |
Operating Environment |
Operating Environment18 – 28°C64 – 82°F |
Power Requirements |
Power Requirements100 – 240 VAC2.5 A 50/60 Hz 220 W |
Laser Specifications |
Laser Specifications1 Light Processing UnitEN 60825-1:2007 certified Class 1 Laser Product 405 nm wavelength 250 mW power 85-micron (0.0033 in) laser spot |
Connectivity |
ConnectivityWi-Fi (2.4, 5 GHz)Ethernet (1000 Mbit) USB 2.0 |
Printer Control |
Printer Control5.5" interactive touchscreen1280 × 720 resolution |
Alerts |
Alerts
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