Rigid Pro
Black Photopolymer Resins
Rigid Pro is a rigid black photopolymer resin and can be processed on most open DLP, MSLA and laser based 3D-printers operating at a wavelength of 385-405nm.
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Rigid Pro Resin
Rigid Pro is a rigid black photopolymer resin and can be processed on most open DLP, MSLA and laser based 3D-printers operating at a wavelength of 385-405nm. 3D-printed parts from this material exhibit high strength and rigidity.
Rigid Pro only requires UV post-curing with heat to reach its optimal strength. This material has excellent features like: high stiffness, durability, high strength and good temperature resistance which makes it ideal for molding, and industrial applications like pulleys, automotive connectors, covers, brackets, housings and demanding engineering parts.
Rigid Pro Resin Technical Specifications
3D-printed parts from this material have good thermal resistance, chemical resistance and high strength. Liqcreate Rigid Pro only requires UV post-curing with heat to reach its optimal strength. Thermal performance can be boosted with an optional thermal curing step. Its excellent features like high stiffness, high strength and good temperature resistance makes it ideal for molding, and industrial applications like pulleys, automotive connectors, covers, brackets, housings and demanding engineering parts.
Excellent thermal performance
Rigid Pro has a good heat deflection temperature (HDT) while maintining high strength. HDT values are depending on curing. A thermal post-cure is optional and will boost performance.
Polymer Properties.
Mechanical Properties: UV post-curing
| Description | Method | UV curing 30 minutes at 60°C[1] | UV curing 120 minutes at 60°C[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | D638 | 52 – 70 MPa | 60 – 84 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | D638 | 2.6 – 2.8 GPa | 3.0 – 3.2 GPA |
| Elongation at break | D638 | 4 – 8% | 3 – 6% |
| Flexural strength | D790 | 100 – 110 MPa | 110 – 130 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | D790 | 2.8 – 3.0 GPa | 3.0 – 3.2 GPa |
| IZOD Impact (notched) | D256A | 21 J/m | 18 J/m |
| IZOD Impact (notched) | ISO 180 | 2.5 kJ/m2 | 2.3 kJ/m2 |
| Water sorption | D570-98 | 0.46% | 0.40% |
| Shore D Hardness | D2240 | 87 | 90 |
| HDT-B 0.45 MPa | ISO75 | 77°C / 171°F | 91°C / 196°F |
| HDT-A 1.8 MPa | ISO75 | 65°C / 133°F | 75°C / 167°F |
Liquid Properties
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Opaque black liquid |
| Viscosity | 290 mPa.s at 25°C |
| Density | 1.12 g/cm3 |
| Ec (405nm) | 8.76 mJ/cm2 |
| Dp (405nm) | 0.23 mm |
| Ec (385nm) | 3.43 mJ/cm2 |
| Dp (385nm) | 0.09 mm |
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.
Rigid Pro Resin Use Cases
Rigid Pro is perfect for applications that high strength and resistance for chemicals, for instance in electronics, automotive, oil and gas industry.
