Chat3D Database

Last Updated: May 1st, 2023

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Material Data Resin 3D Materials SuperHDT high-temperature resin HDT 240°C, modulus 3,000 MPa, tensile strength 39.8 MPa, and fracture elongation 2%.
Material Data Resin Phrozen TR300 high-temperature resin HDT 220°C, modulus 1,850 MPa, tensile strength 32 MPa, and fracture elongation 1%.
Material Data Resin Phrozen TR250LV high-temperature resin HDT 100°C, tensile strength 25 MPa, and fracture elongation 20%.
Material Data Resin Siraya Tech Sculpt Ultra high-temperature resin HDT 220°C, modulus 1,400 MPa, tensile strength 75 MPa, and fracture elongation 2%.
Material Data Resin Siraya Tech Sculpt high-temperature resin HDT 160°C, modulus 1,000 MPa, tensile strength 63 MPa, and fracture elongation 6%.
Material Data Resin 3D Materials SuperRigid strong resin HDT 175°C, modulus 5,500 MPa, tensile strength 59 MPa, and fracture elongation 1.3%.
Material Data Resin Resione HT100 strong resin HDT 98°C, modulus 2,900 MPa, tensile strength 78 MPa, and fracture elongation 2.2%.
Material Data Resin Phrozen Onyx Pro410 strong resin HDT 62°C, modulus 1,665 MPa, tensile strength 43 MPa, and fracture elongation 5%.
Material Data Resin Phrozen Protowhite Rigid strong resin HDT 55°C, modulus 2,300 MPa, tensile strength 57 MPa, and fracture elongation 15%.
Material Data Resin 3D Materials SuperPP durable resin HDT 52°C, modulus 1,400 MPa, tensile strength 42 MPa, and fracture elongation 25%.
Material Data Resin 3D Materials SuperPCS durable resin HDT 50°C, modulus 1,700 MPa, tensile strength 48 MPa, and fracture elongation 15%.
Material Data Resin Anycubic Tough durable resin modulus 1,050 MPa, tensile strength 55 MPa, and fracture elongation 40%.
Material Data Resin Phrozen Onyx Impact durable resin HDT 52°C, modulus 1,175 MPa, tensile strength 37 MPa, and fracture elongation 98%.
Material Data Resin Phrozen Tough Impact durable resin HDT 73°C, tensile strength 19 MPa, and fracture elongation 130%.
Material Data Resin Resione K Tough durable resin tensile strength 48.5 Mpa and fracture elongation 16.8%.
Material Data Resin Siraya Tech Blu durable resin HDT 75°C, modulus 1,500 MPa, tensile strength 44 MPa, and fracture elongation 25%.
Definition Resin What is a durable resin? A durable aka tough resin is a photopolymer resin for 3D printing that has a high impact resistance. A durable resin is ideal for miniatures and prints that will be routinely handled.
Technical Resin Is a durable resin brittle? A durable or tough resin is not brittle. Durable resins have a moderate degree of flexibility, and they are impact resistant. Most budget resin is brittle.
Definition Resin What is a high-temperature resin? A high temperature resin is a photopolymer resin for 3D printing that can withstand elevated temperatures. High temperature resins are ideal for molds, fixtures, housings, hot fluids, and prints that will be outdoors.
Definition General What is the fracture elongation? Fracture elongation is the percent increase in length at the point of failure under the tensile load.
Definition General What is the HDT? The heat deflection temperature (HDT) is the temperature at which a test bar is deflected by 0.01 inches (25 mm) under a load of 66 psi (0.46 MPa). The HDT is a temperature metric for when filament and resin parts will deform under load.
Technical Resin What is the density of 3D printing resin? The density of most 3D printing resin is approximately 1.15 grams per cubic centimeter, which is slightly more dense than water.
Definition Resin What is a resin printer? A resin printer uses photopolymer resin and UV (ultraviolet) light to rapidly create high-detail objects. Resin printers are ideal for jewelry casting, complex geometry, and batch printing small parts. Resin printers need ventilation and PPE.
Definition Resin What is MSLA? Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) uses a UV (ultraviolet) LED array and a LCD screen to selectively cure an entire layer of resin in seconds. The resin is built up layer by layer to create objects.
Post-Processing Resin Can IPA be used in an ultrasonic cleaner? IPA should not be placed directly into an ultrasonic cleaner. The IPA should be placed in a plastic zipper bag with the resin part to be cleaned. The ultrasonic cleaner should be filled with water. A vacuum should be pulled on the plastic bag by slowly lowering it into the water and closing the zipper. Having the IPA in a plastic bag will prevent flammable vapor from being released.
Software Resin Resin slicers The three most popular resin slicers are Lychee, Chitubox, and PrusaSlicer. PrusaSlicer is free but will require the use of UVTools to convert the file type for your printer. Lychee and Chitubox are freemium.
Troubleshooting Resin Not sticking to build plate resin If your resin print is sticking to the FEP instead of the build plate, you can decrease the life speed, increase to bottom exposure time, add a raft, and lightly sand the build plate. Also, double check the build plate for defects such as warping.
Safety Resin Resin printer filters Resin printers need ventilation. Air purifiers, filters, and activated carbon should only be used as mitigation. Venting the resin fumes outdoors is the most effective method.
Safety Resin Resin printer location Resin printers should be outside the home in a garage, workshop or shed. A resin printer can be placed indoors only if it is in a separate room, enclosed, and vented out a window.
Safety Resin Resin printers bedroom/kitchen Resin printers should not be in a bedroom, living space, or kitchen. It can contaminate your food and pose a long term health risk.
Safety Resin Resin printer outdoors Resin printers can be placed on a patio or balcony to solve the ventilation issue. Resin printers on a patio or balcony will need an enclosure like a grow tent for protection.
Safety Resin Resin printer enclosure A resin printer can be placed in an enclosure like a grow tent to increase control of ventilation. An enclosure will also keep the resin and printer insulated. A grow tent is affordable, easy to set up, and sturdy. An enclosure blocks UV light so you can print without the acrylic cover. An enclosure keeps dust away and can help contain spills.
Material Data Resin Siraya Tech Glow in the dark resin HDT 65°C, modulus 950 MPa, tensile strength 43 MPa, and fracture elongation 2.5%.
Definition FDM What is a FDM printer? A FDM aka FFF printer is a 3D printer that creates objects by extruding heated filament and depositing the plastic layer by layer along paths. FDM printers are the most popular type of consumer 3D printer. FDM printers are ideal for large, quick, low cost, stiff, and low density parts.
Technical Resin Temperature for resin printing Most resin requires temperatures above 20°C, but this varies by manufacturer. During the winter, resin printers should be in an enclosure and heated to prevent print failures.
Technical Resin Ceramic heaters resin Ceramic heaters are a heat source for resin printer enclosures. Ceramic heaters can preheat resin in bottles in a few minutes, they quickly heat the entire enclosure, are ideal for multiple printers, and provide a uniform and reliable temperature gradient within the enclosure. Ceramic heaters should be used with a temperature controller.
Post-Processing Resin Clean resin print with water Most resin prints can not be cleaned with water alone. A solvent, like IPA, or a degreaser, like Mean Green, is often needed. Water used to clean resin prints can be difficult to dispose of since it evaporates slowly and it can not be poured down a drain.
Post-Processing Resin Cure resin print Resin prints can be cured with a UV lamp or a wash & cure machine. If done manually, it is common to use a solar turntable and a reflective curing box to ensure uniform curing.
Troubleshooting Resin Detaching from supports resin If your resin print is detaching from the supports and sticking to the FEP, you can reinforce the supports, increase the normal exposure time, and lower your lift speed.
Technical Resin Print directly on build plate resin A resin print can be printed directly on the build plate without supports, but it will have elephant's foot and it will be harder to remove after printing. The elephant's foot can be mitigated by chamfering the model in CAD, shrinking the model in UVTools, or utilizing extended light-off delays.
Technical Resin Flexible plates Flexible build plates for resin printers make remove prints easy, especially if they are printed directly on the plate without supports. Flexible plates are installed onto the build plate with a magnet. Over time, the adhesive on the magnet will degrade. Flexible plates should not be used for prints that take up most of the area of the build plate.
Technical Resin Screen protectors Screen protectors are placed onto the LCD screen. The screen protectors prevent the screen from being damaged by resin spills or leaks, but the screen protector will slightly reduce the UV light intensity curing the resin. A screen protector is not necessary but it is a precaution.
Troubleshooting Resin Screen dying A LCD screen is dying if dead pixels are creating holes throughout the entire print, a thin layer of resin is curing across the part supports or vat, or if the exposure test on the resin printer fails.
Safety General Food Safety Resin and filament are not food safe by default, primarily because bacteria can grow between layers. Also, chemicals from the plastic can leech into your food. Instead, you should create a mold for silicone, ceramic, or metal. Using a stainless steel insert is also an option.
Technical Resin Leave resin in vat Resin can be left in the vat for prolonged periods if the acrylic cover is on or the resin printer is enclosed. Pigmented resins will need to be stirred before printing again. Check for cured pieces of resin.
Technical Resin Transfer/Spill resin Instead of pouring the resin from the vat into the funnel or bottle, use a baster to prevent spills. A baster will prevent resin from spilling onto the screen and bottom of the FEP.
Technical Resin Extra/Unwanted resin Extra or unwanted resin can be mixed with other resins to minimize waste, but make sure to adjust the exposure times if different. Unwanted or uncured resin should be placed outside in a clear container for several days or until the resin is fully cured. The cured resin can be disposed of as normal solid waste in the trash. Never pour resin down a drain or onto the ground.
Technical Resin Brittle resins You can stop resin prints from being brittle and snapping by mixing in a small amount of flexible resin into your budget resin. A ratio of 10-20% flexible to 80-90% budget is often used. Using a durable resin is the easier option, it has impact resistance but is slightly more expensive.
Safety Resin Pregnancy Pregnant women should not be exposed to resin at all. Some resin chemicals can cause reproductive harm. Any printer should be placed outside the residence.
Safety Resin Resin on skin If you get resin on your skin, immediately remove the resin with a paper towel then wash the area with soap and water. Do Not use IPA to remove resin from your skin, it can help the resin penetrate your skin.
Safety Resin Nitrile gloves Nitrile gloves should be used for resin printing. Nitrile gloves are chemical resistant. 4-6 mil nitrile gloves are less likely to tear than cheaper 2 mil gloves. Thicker (15mil) nitrile gloves can be cleaned and reused for a few sessions to reduce waste. Recommend to double glove when reusing thicker nitrile gloves.
Safety Resin Resin printer table surface Resin printers should be placed on a non-porous surface, like a glass table. Using silicone mats or aluminum trays is common. Grow tents come with a mylar liner to prevent spills.
Safety General Sanding prints 3D prints should be sanded in a well-ventilated area, a respirator is recommended, and wet sanding is safer.
Safety Resin Respirator An organic vapor respirator should be worn when interacting with a resin printer. Respirator cartridges like 3M's 60921 and 60926 will mitigate resin fumes from entering your lungs.
Technical Resin Resin types The types of 3D printing resin are standard, flexible, durable, clear, strong, high-temperature, castable, ceramic, biomedical, and specialty. Standard resins are the most common type, usually rigid and brittle, and is suitable for general use. Flexible resin is ideal for creating rubber-like parts. Durable resins have moderate flexibility, are impact resistance, and are popular for miniatures. Strong resins are stiff and have a high tensile strength. High-temperature resin is ideal for outdoor parts and molds. Castable resin is wax-like and designed to be burned out for investment casting. Ceramic resins create ultra-stiff parts that typically have a high tolerance to temperature. Biomedical resins are expensive and are often used for dental applications and implants. Specialty resins have unique properties like glow in the dark or thermochromic.
Material Data FDM Spectrum 1kg empty spool plastic 260 g and cardboard 180 g
Material Data FDM Prusament 1kg empty spool 201 g
Material Data FDM Prusament Mini 0.3kg empty spool 130 g
Material Data FDM Made for Prusa 1kg empty spool 234 g
Material Data FDM Inland 1kg empty spool 222 g
Material Data FDM Dikale 1kg empty spool 178 g
Material Data FDM Hatchbox 1kg empty spool 225 g
Material Data FDM Sunlu 1kg empty spool 150 g
Material Data FDM Paramount 1kg empty spool 208 g
Material Data FDM MatterHackers 1kg empty spool 250 g
Material Data FDM Fillamentum 1kg empty spool 233 g
Material Data FDM Push Plastic 1kg empty spool 328 g
Material Data FDM CC3D 1kg empty spool 164 g
Material Data FDM 3D Fuel 1kg empty spool 264 g
Material Data FDM Creality 1kg empty spool 210 g
Material Data FDM StrongHero3D 1kg empty spool 151 g
Material Data FDM Overture 1kg empty spool cardboard 170 g
Material Data FDM Comgrow 1kg empty spool 207 g
Material Data FDM Eryone 1kg empty spool 186 g
Material Data FDM eSun 1kg empty spool 238 g
Material Data FDM Amazon Basics 1kg empty spool 248 g
Material Data FDM 3D Ware 1kg empty spool 211 g
Material Data FDM Printed Solid 1kg empty spool 326 g
Material Data FDM Form Futura 0.75kg empty spool 151 g
Material Data FDM Geeetech 1kg empty spool 180 g
Material Data FDM Polymaker 1kg empty spool cardboard 140 g
Material Data FDM Duramic 1kg empty spool cardboard 132 g
Material Data FDM Voxelab 1kg empty spool 137 g
Material Data FDM Zyltech 1kg empty spool 179 g
Material Data FDM Elegoo 1kg empty spool cardboard 171 g
Material Data FDM Kingroon 1kg empty spool 167 g
Material Data FDM Anycubic 1kg empty spool 127 g
Troubleshooting Resin Elephant's foot resin Elephant's foot is caused by the overexposure on the bottom layers. It can be solved by decreasing the bottom exposure time, increasing the light-off delay, using elephant's foot compensation in UVTools, or creating a chamfer on the CAD file itself.
Troubleshooting FDM Elephant's foot filament Elephant's foot is the outward expansion of the filament of a print in contact with the bed. It can be solved by making sure your first layer is not squished, lowering the bed temperature, printing with a raft, printing with a brim, or adding chamfers.
Material Data FDM Prusa PLA HDT 55°C, modulus 2,400 MPa, tensile strength 59 MPa, fracture elongation 3%, nozzle 215°C, bed 50-60°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM colorFabb PLA modulus 2,950 MPa, tensile strength 61 MPa, fracture elongation 5.3%, nozzle 195-220°C, bed 50-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM 3DXTech PLA HDT 80°C, modulus 2,850 MPa, tensile strength 56 MPa, fracture elongation 8%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 23-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Anycubic PLA tensile strength 55 MPa, nozzle 190-230°C, bed 50-80°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM Formfutura EasyFil PLA modulus 2,400 MPa, tensile strength 55 MPa, nozzle 200-230°C, bed 50-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM IC3D PLA HDT 55°C, modulus 3,600 MPa, tensile strength 53 MPa, fracture elongation 6%, nozzle 200-240°C, bed 60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Overture PLA modulus 2,600 MPa, tensile strength 44 MPa, fracture elongation 1.9%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 25-60°C, and ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM 3D Fuel PLA HDT 55°C, modulus 3,200 MPa, tensile strength 41 MPa, fracture elongation 1.8%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 0-60°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM Printed Solid PLA nozzle 200-215°C, bed 60°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM MatterHackers PLA HDT 56°C, modulus 3,600 MPa, fracture elongation 8%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 25-55°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Hatchbox PLA nozzle 180-220°C, ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM ZYLtech PLA nozzle 195-215°C, bed 25-55°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM eSun Matte PLA HDT 51°C, modulus 1,120 MPa, tensile strength 35 MPa, fracture elongation 56%, nozzle 190-230°C, and bed 45-60°C.
Material Data FDM Push Plastic PLA nozzle 205-225°C, bed 0-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Inland PLA nozzle 215-230°C, bed 60-80°C, and ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM Sunlu PLA HDT 55°C, modulus 2,400 MPa, tensile strength 59 MPa, fracture elongation 3%, nozzle 200-230°C, bed 60-80°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM 3DXTech Antibacterial PLA HDT 80°C, modulus 2,900 MPa, tensile strength 58 MPa, fracture elongation 7%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 23-60°C, ±0.05 mm, and is ISO 22196:2011 certified antibacterial.
Material Data FDM 3DXTech Carbon Fiber PLA HDT 80°C, modulus 4,950 MPa, tensile strength 48 MPa, fracture elongation 2%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 23-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM ZYLtech Carbon Fiber PLA nozzle 210-230°C, bed 50-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Atomic Filament Carbon Fiber PLA nozzle 210-230°C, bed 60°C, and ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM Amolen Conductive PLA nozzle 200-250°C, bed 0-50°C, ±0.03 mm, and is an electrically conductive filament.
Material Data FDM 3D Fuel Glass Fiber PLA modulus 4,000 MPa, tensile strength 57 MPa, fracture elongation 3.4%, nozzle 190-220°C, and bed 40-50°C.
Material Data FDM Push Plastic HTPLA HDT 85°C, modulus 2,300 MPa, tensile strength 50 MPa, fracture elongation 3%, nozzle 210-220°C, bed 0-60°C, and is a high temperature PLA filament.
Material Data FDM eSun LW PLA HDT 53°C, modulus 1,700 MPa, tensile strength 32 MPa, fracture elongation 69%, nozzle 270°C, bed 45-60°C, ±0.05 mm, and is a light weight filament with a density of 0.54 g/cc.
Material Data FDM colorFabb LW PLA modulus 3,350 MPa, tensile strength 39 MPa, fracture elongation 8%, nozzle 195-260°C, bed 50-60°C, ±0.10 mm, and is a light weight filament with a density of 0.44 g/cc.
Material Data FDM Polymaker LW PLA modulus 3,350 MPa, tensile strength 39 MPa, fracture elongation 8%, nozzle 195-260°C, bed 50-60°C, ±0.10 mm, and is a light weight filament with a density of 0.80 g/cc.
Material Data FDM Protopasta Magnetic PLA nozzle 185-215°C, bed 50°C, and is a magnetic filament filled with iron.
Material Data FDM Inland PLA Plus tensile strength 60 MPa, fracture elongation 29%, nozzle 205-225°C, bed 60-80°C, and ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM Polymaker PolyLite PLA HDT 60°C, modulus 2,600 MPa, tensile strength 47 MPa, fracture elongation 1.9%, nozzle 190-230°C, bed 25-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Polymaker PolyMax PLA HDT 54°C, modulus 1,900 MPa, tensile strength 28 MPa, fracture elongation 1.9%, nozzle 190-230°C, bed 25-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM Polymaker PolyTerra PLA HDT 58°C, modulus 1,900 MPa, tensile strength 21 MPa, fracture elongation 34%, nozzle 190-230°C, bed 25-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM MatterHackers Pro PLA HDT 55°C, modulus 3,600 MPa, tensile strength 53 MPa, fracture elongation 6%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 60-70°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM 3D Fuel Pro PLA HDT 80°C, modulus 2,500 MPa, tensile strength 36 MPa, fracture elongation 3%, nozzle 190-230°C, bed 50-70°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM eSun Pro PLA HDT 52°C, modulus 2,100 MPa, tensile strength 65 MPa, fracture elongation 12%, nozzle 205-225°C, bed 60-80°C, and ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM Overture Plus PLA modulus 2,700 MPa, tensile strength 36 MPa, and fracture elongation 2.5%, nozzle 190-220°C, bed 25-60°C, and ±0.03 mm.
Material Data FDM Prusa Recycled PLA HDT 55°C, modulus 2,200 MPa, tensile strength 52 MPa, and fracture elongation 3%, nozzle 215°C, bed 50-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
Material Data FDM MatterHackers Tough PLA HDT 77°C, modulus 2,850 MPa, and tensile strength 40 MPa, nozzle 190-230°C, bed 60-70°C, and ±0.02 mm.
Material Data FDM Polymaker PolyWood PLA HDT 56°C, modulus 2,650 MPa, tensile strength 23 MPa, fracture elongation 8%, nozzle 190-210°C, bed 25-60°C, and ±0.05 mm.
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