Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V1 Form 3, 5L

Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V1 Form 3, 5L

Scaling up your additive manufacturing production requires materials that are both dependable and cost-effective for high-volume workflows. The Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V1 Form 3, 5L is the ultimate solution for high-throughput printing, providing a stiff yet pliable material comparable to industry-standard polypropylene (PP). Designed specifically for the Form 3 ecosystem, this large-capacity container ensures uninterrupted printing for engineering and medical applications. Please be aware that utilizing this 5L canister requires the Formlabs Resin Pump system to function correctly and automate the resin dispensing process.

Key Features and Benefits of Tough 1500 Resin

Durability Meets Flexibility

This engineering-grade photopolymer is engineered for parts that need to withstand cyclic loading and mechanical stress. When you print with Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin, you get components that bend and quickly spring back to their original form without permanent deformation. It is the go-to choice for functional prototypes, snap-fit joints, and manufacturing aids like jigs and fixtures that must endure repeated deflection. Its mechanical profile offers a balance of strength and compliance that mimics the feel and function of molded polypropylene parts.

Safe For Wearables

Beyond mechanical resilience, this material opens doors for consumer goods and healthcare applications where human interaction is key. The resin is certified biocompatible and safe for skin contact, making it perfect for producing custom wearables, personal protective equipment (PPE), and ergonomic devices. To ensure the final parts remain certified for skin contact, it is crucial to follow the recommended post-processing and curing guidelines strictly without deviation.

Compatibility And Evolution

The V1 formulation is specifically optimized for the Form 3 series printers, ensuring high precision and reliable print success rates. While it delivers exceptional performance for current setups, users looking to print on the newer Form 4 generation should consider the V2 formulation for significantly enhanced fracture toughness. However, for existing Form 3 workflows, this 5L container of Tough 1500 offers a streamlined, economical way to manage material usage for large batches and long print jobs.

Technical Specifications

• Material properties: Engineering, Biocompatible
• Application: Functional prototyping, Wearables, Jigs and Fixtures
• Printing technology: SLA (Stereolithography)
• Type: PP-Like (Polypropylene-like)
• Flexural Strength: 39 MPa
• Notched Izod: 67 J/m
• Unnotched Izod: 1,387 J/m
• Printer compatibility: Form 3, Form 3L, Form 3B, Form 3BL, Form 2 (Also compatible with Form 4 series hardware)
• Compatible resin tanks: Form 2 LT Tank, Form 3 Resin Tank V2.1, Form 3L Resin Tank V3, Form 4 Resin Tank, Form 4L Resin Tank
• Compatible build platforms: Form 4 Build Platform, Form 4 Flex Build Platform, Form 3 Build Platform, Form 3 Build Platform 2, Form 3 Stainless Steel Build Platform, Form 3L Build Platform, Form 3L Build Platform 2L, Form 4L Build Platform, Form 4L Flex Build Platform

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