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Flexible 80A Resin - FormLabs

Ref.: RS-F2-FL80-01

199.00 €

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The Flexible Resin is used to print flexible parts, which need to be folded or compressed for the correct functioning of the model. It presents a hardness Shore 80A, which is the one that gives the name and that attributes a soft and pleasant touch to the pieces.

Flexible 80A

Image 1: Part printed with Flexible Resin. Source: FormLabs.

The hardness and finish of Flexible 80A resin is very similar to the soles of shoes or tyres, as it simulates the flexibility of rubber or thermoplastic polyurethane.

Thanks to its low modulus of traction and high elongation, this material is suitable for printing:

Handles, grips and overmolds.
Parts for cushioning and shock absorption.
Cartilage and ligament anatomy.
Gaskets, rings and masks.

Flexible 80A resin is a reformulation of the previous Flexible FormLabs resin, which has been improved in several aspects and has the following advantages:

Functionality: The modification in the formulation of the material provides 2 times more resistance to tearing and 50% more elongation at break.
Durability / longevity: The new formulation provides 5 times more resistance in bending cycles.
Post-processing: The new formulation provides supports with smaller contact points, a translucent color finish and shorter cure and wash times.

Flexible 80A resin is the most rigid soft-touch material in Formlabs' Flexible and Elastic family of resins. By combining flexibility and resilience, Flexible 80A Resin can withstand bending and compressive stresses, even over repeated cycles.

Properties	Flexible 80A resin post-curated	Elastic 50A resin Post-curated
Elongation at break	120 %	160 %
Tensile strength	8.9 MPa	3.2 MPa
Hardness	80A	50A

If a less rigid flexible material is required, Elastic Resin 50A should be chosen.

Image 2: Comparison of flexible and elastic resin. Source: FormLabs

It should be noted that parts printed in 3D with this material require curing to achieve their optimum mechanical properties.

FormLabs' flexible 80A resin allows the user to manufacture functional prototype or end parts that require a certain level of flexibility and high mechanical properties.

Curing, washing, and sintering properties
Washing time	(FormWash) 10 + 10 min
Curing time	(FormCure) 10 min
Curing temperature	60 ºC

General information
Manufacturer	FormLabs
Material	Photopolymer
Format	1 L / 5 L
Technology	SLA / LFS
Wavelength	UV 405 nm
Compatible resin tanks	Form 2 LT, Form 3/3B V1/V2/V2.1, Form 3L/3BL V1/V2, Form 4
Compatible 3D printers	Form 2 / Form 3/3+/3B/3B+/3L/3BL, Form 4/4B

Printing properties
Layer height	100 / 50 µm
Layer exposure time	-
Layer off time	-
Lifting height	- mm
Bottom layer exposure	-
Bottom layer count	-

Mechanical properties
Izod impact strength	- KJ/m²
Charpy impact strength	- KJ/m²
Elongation at break	(ASTM D638) 100 - 120 %
Tensile strength	(ASTM D638) 3.7 - 8.9 MPa
Tensile modulus	- MPa
Flexural strength	- MPa
Flexural modulus	- MPa
Surface hardness	(ASTM 2240) Shore 70 - 80 A

Thermal properties
Softening temperature	- ºC

Other
HS Code	2916.1
Lifetime (since manufacturing)	24 M

Below, a series of usage tips are cited that must be taken into account at all times with the use of FormLabs resins:

Change cartridge

Changing the resin cartridge of the FormLabs printers is very simple, just close the top cap of the ventilation duct (vent) and remove the cartridge by holding it by the handle it has. Then the other is inserted and the vent plug is opened in case an impression is to be started. To avoid drips through the 3D printer, this process must always be carried out with the resin tank mounted.

Vent plug FormLabs

Image 1: Vent plug of the FormLabs cartridges. Source: FormLabs

After finishing each impression the vent plug must be closed so that the resin maintains its properties. In addition, if you don't use the printer for some time, you should keep the cartridge in its original box to keep the properties of the resin intact.

Resin tank

Each type of resin must have its resin tank, which must be changed after using 2L of resin. FormLabs has developed a more powerful tank, the Resin Tank LT, which has a life up to 20 times longer than the standard tank.

FormLabs Resin Tank LT

Image 2: FormLabs Resin Tank LT. Source: FormLabs

To protect and store the excess resin in the tank after each printing, FormLabs supplies a lid that ensures a perfect closure. Once the tank is closed, it is recommended to store it (with resin and lid) in the original box so that the resin doesn't lose its properties when exposed to UV rays for a long time. Another point to keep in mind is that the tanks can't be cleaned with any cleaning product or similar (for example, isopopyl alcohol), since they lose certain qualities that can cause continuous failed impressions.

Failed printing

When an error occurs in printing may be because solid parts of a previous printing have fallen to the resin tank. In this case, a spatula at 45° must be passed through the printing tank, gathering all the solid parts in a corner and removing them. To ensure that the tank resin doesn't contain any solid parts, the resin should be cast with a 190 μm paper filter. Once cast, it is put back into the tank and it is ready to be used again.

Video 1: Clean resin tank. Source: FormLabs

Isopropyl alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol is the key to the washing and post-processing of parts and you should know when it is time to change it. In the Finish Kit the moment to change it's when the IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) is so saturated with resin particles, that after washing the pieces are still sticky. At that point you must remove all the liquid, clean the container well and throw new IPA, but never fill in on the previous one.

Finish Kit FormLabs

Image 3: Finish Kit FormLabs. Source: FormLabs

In the Form Wash, the wash center itself indicates through its screen when it is time to change the isopropyl alcohol.

Video 2: FormLabs Ecosystem. Source: FormLabs

If you wish you can contract our SLA 3D printing training courses (online or in person) by contacting us through the contact form. The training is oriented to obtain a wide knowledge and know how to use the 3D SLA FormLabs printers from the beginning and t.hus avoid major errors.