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Flexible Resin

Explore the versatility of Flexible Resin 80A—a durable photopolymer resin for SLA 3D printing, offering a balance of flexibility and toughness with a Shore hardness of 80A, ideal for producing bendable parts, prototypes, and functional components requiring flexibility.

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Material Name:

Flexible Resin 80A

Description:

Flexible Resin 80A is an elastomeric photopolymer resin designed to produce parts that are both flexible and durable. With a Shore hardness of 80A, it provides a balance between rigidity and elasticity, making it suitable for applications that require parts to bend or compress under load but return to their original shape. It is ideal for creating prototypes and end-use parts such as gaskets, seals, ergonomic grips, and wearable devices.

Material Type:

Flexible Photopolymer Resin

Price:

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Available color:

Black
Gray

Process compatibility:

  • SLA compatible
    DLP compatible

Special Properties:

  • Flexible and Tough (Shore 80A)
  • Good Tear Resistance
  • Bendable and Compressible
  • Smooth Surface Finish

Limitations:

  • UV Sensitivity
  • Requires Post-Curing
  • Moderate Heat Resistance
  • Limited Chemical Resistance

Material rating

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Key Flexible Resin 80A properties rated to guide you in selecting the best fit for your 3D printing needs.

Strength3 of 5
Flexibility4 of 5
Detail Resolution4 of 5
Surface Smoothness5 of 5
Heat Resistance2 of 5
Chemical Resistance2 of 5
Ease of Printing3 of 5
Cost Efficiency3 of 5

Applications

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Flexible Resin 80A is suitable for producing parts that require flexibility and durability. It is ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts that must withstand bending, flexing, and compression.

Engineering and Manufacturing Applications
  • Gaskets and seals
    Overmolds
  • Flexible connectors
Consumer Products Applications
  • Ergonomic grips
    Wearable device components
  • Protective cases
Medical Devices Applications
  • Prosthetics prototypes
    Orthopedic models
  • Custom-fit devices
Automotive Applications
  • Vibration dampening parts
    Flexible mounts
  • Interior components
Additional Applications
  • Functional Prototypes
    Flexible Housings
  • Bendable Components

Mechanical Properties

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Provides a balance of flexibility and toughness with good tear resistance, suitable for parts that require bending and resilience.

Property Value, metric
Tensile Strength Approximately 7 MPa
Tensile Modulus Approximately 80 MPa
Elongation at Break (%) 80%
Flexural Strength Approximately 7 MPa
Flexural Modulus Approximately 80 MPa
Notched Izod Impact Strength Approximately 15 kN/m
Shore Hardness Shore A 80

Characteristics

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Printing with Flexible Resin 80A requires adjustments to support structures and print settings to accommodate its flexibility. Post-processing includes thorough cleaning and UV curing to achieve optimal mechanical properties.

Type Value
Lead Time 2-5 business days
Wall Thickness Minimum 1.0 mm
Tolerance ±0.1%, minimum ±0.05 mm
Max Part Size Up to 600x 600 x 450 mm
Layer Height -

Thermal Properties

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Moderate heat resistance; parts may soften at elevated temperatures.

Property Value, metric
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) Approximately 40°C at 0.455 MPa
Thermal Expansion Coefficient Approximately 200 x 10^-6 /°C
Thermal Expansion (Scale 0-100) 80
Max Service Temperature Up to 45°C before significant deformation may occur

Electrical Properties

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Acts as an electrical insulator; suitable for non-conductive applications.

Property Value, metric
ESD Safety Not ESD safe
Conductivity Non-conductive; insulating properties
info-iconNOTE: The provided values are approximate and can vary based on the specific Flexible Resin formulation and manufacturer. Always refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet for precise information.

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