Formlabs® Rigid 10K
Formlabs®
Rigid 10K Resin
Resin for Rigid, Strong, Industrial-Grade Prototypes
3D-printed parts produced with Formlabs' Rigid family of SLA resins are ideal for prototyping strong and stiff parts that resist bending and are thermally and chemically resistant or perform well under load but will brittle if pushed to extreme limits.
Rigid 10K. For industrial-grade parts to require complete rigidity
Rigid 10K is part of the rigid SLA 3D printing materials from Formlabs and is the stiffest in their engineering portfolio. This material is recommended for industrial parts that can withstand a significant load without bending. Simpler put, 3D-printed parts with Rigid 10K are tough as a rock.
Material Properties
ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH
88 MPa
TENSILE MODULUS
11 GPa
THERMAL EXPANSION 0-150 °C
41 μm/m/°C
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
158 MPa
Performance Scale
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Benefits of Rigid 10K Resin
High Stiffness, High Thermal & Chemical Resistance Material
Rigid 10K is highly stiff, allowing 3D-printed parts to resist deformation under various forces, pressures and torques. In addition, it withstands high temperatures and many chemicals.
Accurate 3D-printed parts & Great Surface Finish
3D printing with Rigid 10K, you’ll obtain strong, detailed and accurate molds or other parts with an incredible surface quality.
Applications
Short-run injection molds and inserts
Heat-resistant and fluid-exposed components, jigs, and fixtures
Simulates stiffness of glass and fiber-filled thermoplastics
Aerodynamic test models
How to 3D print injection molds with Rigid 10K?
Material Variants | 3D Printer Compatibility
Post Processing
FORM WASH SETTINGS
DURATION
10 minutes + 10 minutes in IPA
Rigid 10K Resin contains glass particles that enhance the strength of printed parts. Use separate wash buckets to prevent these particles from sticking to parts made with other resins. If parts require two wash times, they need to undergo two wash cycles. Use clean solvent for the second wash cycle. The first cycle removes most of the resin, and the second cycle thoroughly cleans the parts.
FORM CURE SETTINGS
DURATION60 minutes |
TEMPERATURE70 ºC |
Post-curing is essential for parts printed with engineering-focused resins (such as those in the Rigid, Tough & Durable, and Flexible & Elastic families) to achieve their optimal mechanical properties and intended functionality. Rigid 10K Resin V1 has a specific recommended post-curing time. Additionally, you can optionally heat the post-cured part in a non-food oven at 90 °C for 125 minutes for a higher heat deflection temperature.
MEDIA BLASTING
Recent research and testing by the Formlabs engineering team have concluded that media blasting as an additional post-processing step that will improve Rigid 10K’s mechanical properties across every metric: tensile, flexural, and impact testing.
Technical Specifications
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Ultimate Tensile Strength |
55 MPa | 65 MPa | 53 MPa | 88 MPa | |
Tensile Modulus |
7.5 GPa | 10 GPa | 10 GPa | 11 GPa | |
Elongation at Break |
2% | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | |
Flexural Strength |
84 MPa | 126 MPa | 103 MPa | 158 MPa | |
Flexural Modulus |
6 GPa | 9 GPa | 10 GPa | 9.9 GPa | |
Notched Izod |
16 J/m | 16 J/m | 18 J/m | 20 J/m | |
Unnotched Izod |
41 J/m | 47 J/m | 41 J/m | 130 J/m | |
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa |
65 °C | 163 °C | 218 °C | 238 °C | |
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa |
56 °C | 82 °C | 110 °C | 92 °C | |
Thermal Expansion, 0-150 °C |
48 μm/m/°C | 47 μm/m/°C | 46 μm/m/°C | 41 μm/m/°C |