Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin Form 3, 5L

Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin Form 3, 5L

High-Performance Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin Form 3, 5L for Industrial Prototyping

Scaling up your additive manufacturing workflow requires reliable materials delivered in efficient quantities. The Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin Form 3, 5L container is designed for high-volume production, offering a stiff, soft-touch elastomer perfect for simulating rubber or TPU. Please note that this 5-liter container requires a specific Resin Pump to function correctly with your Formlabs ecosystem. It is the ideal solution for engineers looking to prototype flexible parts that must withstand bending, flexing, and compression through repeated cycles.

Why Choose Flexible 80A Resin?

Advanced Elastomeric Capabilities

This material is engineered to bridge the gap between soft rubbers and stiffer thermoplastics. By utilizing Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin, you can bring the production of silicone, urethane, and rubber-like parts entirely in-house. This capability allows you to replace expensive outsourcing and time-consuming molding processes, delivering flexible prototypes in a matter of hours rather than weeks.

Resilience and Reliability

The resin produces parts that are both soft and strong, capable of enduring repeated stretching and compressing without structural failure or cracking. The printed objects feature a translucent finish, providing clear visibility into the internal mechanics of your model. Furthermore, the durability of this material ensures that your prototypes not only look like the final product but also feel and perform like them during rigorous user testing.

Applications for Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin

Versatile Engineering Solutions

Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin Form 3, 5L is the premier choice for creating hard, flexible prototypes and serves as an excellent alternative to traditional mold making. Its unique mechanical properties make it suitable for a wide range of industrial and medical applications.

Ideal Use Cases

Consider utilizing this high-performance resin for fabricating ergonomic handles, soft-touch grips, and protective overmolds. It is equally effective for functional components such as seals, gaskets, and masks that require a tight fit. Additionally, its damping properties make it perfect for cushioning and shock absorption parts, as well as anatomical models simulating cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

Post-Processing Requirements

Cleaning and Washing

To achieve the best surface finish and mechanical accuracy, the first step in the post-processing workflow involves removing excess resin. Parts should be thoroughly washed in isopropyl alcohol or ether, ensuring that the surface is clean and free of uncured material before proceeding to the next stage.

Curing for Strength

For engineering and specialty materials like Flexible 80A Resin, post-curing is not optional; it is essential. This process completes the chemical reaction initiated during printing, transforming the part from a "green" state into a fully finished component. Proper curing ensures the part achieves its maximum tensile strength, flexibility, and longevity.

Technical Specifications

• Material Properties: Simulates durometer rubber, high impact resistance and compression, great for ergonomic soft-touch grips.
• Application: Engineering
• Print Technology: SLA
• Type: Translucent
• Ultimate Tensile Strength: 8.9 MPa
• Stress at 50% Elongation: 3.1 MPa
• Stress at 100% Elongation: 6.3 MPa
• Elongation at Break: 120%
• Tear Strength: 24 kN/m
• Hardness Shore A: 80A
• Recommended Lifetime/Shelf Life: 24 months
• Compatible Printers: Form 2, Form 3/3+, Form 3B/3B+, Form 3L/3BL
• Compatible Resin Tanks: Form 2 LT, Form 3 Tank (all), Form 3L Tank (all)
• Layer Thickness (Form 2): 50, 100 microns
• Layer Thickness (Form 3/3B/3+/3B+): 50, 100 microns
• Layer Thickness (Form 3L/3BL): 100 microns

Purchase the Formlabs Flexible 80A Resin Form 3, 5L at 3DPrinter to ensure you are getting genuine quality for your production needs. We are experts in the additive manufacturing industry with experience dating back to 2012. Our team provides professional advice and assistance in choosing the right materials, along with qualified support before, during, and after your purchase. As an official representative of Formlabs, we offer the best prices, full official warranty, and certified service support to keep your business running smoothly.