Composite-X Resin
Rigid Reinforced Nano-micro Composite Resin
Composite-X is an extremely rigid and high performance reinforced nano-micro composite resin for SLA, DLP & LCD / MSLA in the range of 385 – 420nm.
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Composite-X Resin
Composite-X is an extremely rigid and high performance reinforced nano-micro composite resin for SLA, DLP & LCD / MSLA in the range of 385 – 420nm. Perfect for rapid tooling, wind tunnel testing and industrial applications.
Composite-X is one of the stiffest and strongest material available in the market. It has a flexural modulus over 9000 MPa and a flexural strength of 150 – 170 MPa. The material can be used after UV-post curing, or the properties can be boosted with a thermal cure. This material has features like excellent chemical resistance, high strength and high stiffness.
Composite-X Resin Technical Specifications
Composite-X has a flexural modulus over 9000 MPa and a flexural strength of 150 – 170 MPa. The material can be used after UV-post curing, or the properties can be boosted with a thermal cure. Composite-X features an excellent chemical resistance, high strength and high stiffness, perfect for rapid tooling, wind tunnel testing and industrial applications.
Polymer Properties.
Mechanical Properties: Metric
| Description | Method | UV curing 60 min. at 60°C | UV curing 60 min. at 60°C & thermal curing 120 min. at 100°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | D638 | 50 – 75 MPa | 70 – 85 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | D638 | 7.5 – 8.5 GPa | 8.5 – 9.5 GPa |
| Elongation at break | D638 | 1% | 1% |
| Flexural strength | D790 | 140 – 150 MPa | 150 – 170 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | D790 | 7.5 – 8.5 GPa | 8.5 – 9.5 GPa |
| IZOD Impact (notched) | D256A | 19 J/m | 18 J/m |
| Shore D Hardness | D2240 | 93 | 94 |
| Water sorption | D570-98 | 0.67% | 0.59% |
| Linear Shrinkage during printing | Internal method | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Linear Shrinkage during UV-curing | Internal method | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Linear Shrinkage during thermal cure | Internal method | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Compression strength | D695 | 155 MPa | 160 MPa |
| Density solid | Internal method | 1.62 g/cm3 | 1.62 g/cm3 |
| HDT-B 0.45 MPa | ISO75 | 77°C | 86°C |
| Degradation temperature | Internal method | >200°C[2] | >200°C[2] |
Liquid Properties
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Opaque white liquid |
| Viscosity | 1400 cps at 25°C |
| Density | 1.52 g/cm3 |
| Ec | 9.55 mJ/cm2 |
| Dp metric | 0.18 mm |
| Dp imperial | 7.09 mils |
Hazard Statements on CLP Product Label
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Composite-X Resin Use Cases
Composite-X has features like excellent chemical resistance, high strength and high stiffness which makes it ideal for wind tunnel testing, fluid flow components, automotive and heavy duty industrial applications.
