From our general-purpose resins to specialized formulations mimicking the properties of silicone, wax, or polyurethane, our SLA Materials page guides you through each material’s unique strengths and applications. Perfect for jewelry designs, heat-resistant models, medical applications, and more, our curated SLA resins cater to the broadest spectrum of design needs and creative innovations. Choose the ideal resin that aligns seamlessly with your project’s requirements.
| SLA Material | Description | Designed to Simulate | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Purpose (grey, black, white) | General-purpose resins with a smooth finish. Suitable for a wide variety of applications requiring detail and durability. | Prototypes, art models, educational projects, everyday objects. | |
| Expert Black | A specialized black resin offering superior accuracy and detail resolution. Ideal for expert-level applications. | High-precision engineering models, microfluidics, and other highly detailed applications. | |
| Grey Pro | Ideal for concept modeling and functional prototyping, offers high precision and moderate elongation. | Engineering parts, assembly and testing prototypes, short-run manufacturing. | |
| Durable | Known for its high wear resistance and flexibility. Exhibits properties similar to polypropylene. | Polypropylene | Prototypes for bending, twisting, or impact resistance. Snap-fit joints. |
| High Temp | Highest HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature) among FormLabs resins. Excellent for models that need to withstand heat. | Ceramic | High-temperature testing, molds for casting, electrical casing. |
| Rigid 4000 | Offers high stiffness and resistance to bending. | Glass-filled Nylon | Structural components, enclosures, aerospace and automotive applications. |
| Rigid 10000 | Even higher stiffness and thermal stability than Rigid 4000. | Glass-filled Polycarbonate | |
| Tough 1500 | Designed for parts that need a strong balance of toughness, stiffness, and durability. | ABS | Functional prototypes, mechanical parts, jigs, and fixtures. |
| Tough 2500 | Provides excellent strength and stiffness, ideal for rugged and sturdy applications. | Polycarbonate | Mechanical parts, structural components, jigs and fixtures. |
| Flexible 80A | Resin with great flexibility and impact strength. Can bend and quickly return to its original form. | Elastomeric | Gaskets, seals, hinges, and other flexible parts. |
| Elastic 50A | Offers high elongation and low modulus, perfect for parts that will undergo temporary deformation. | Silicone | Medical models, wearables, soft robotic components. |
| Silicone 40A | Mimics the mechanical properties of silicone, suitable for parts requiring softness and flexibility. | Silicone | Medical prosthetics, complex soft tissue models, ergonomic grips. |
| Castable Wax | High-detail, wax-filled materials designed for reliable direct investment casting with zero ash content. | Wax | Custom jewelry design, intricate metal artwork, dental crowns. |
| Castable Wax 40 | Similar to Castable Wax 40 but with a different wax content. | Wax | Custom jewelry design, intricate metal artwork, dental crowns. |
| ESD | Electrostatic Discharge safe material, designed for parts that require anti-static properties. | Electronics enclosures, fuel tanks, dissipative fixtures. | |
| PU Rigid 650 | Polyurethane-like resins that offer a balance between stiffness and durability. | Polyurethane | Tooling and prototyping, industrial components, durable end-use parts. |
| PU Rigid 1000 | Similar to PU Rigid 650 but offers improved mechanical strength. | Polyurethane | Durable end-use parts, high-strength prototypes, industrial components. |