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MODEL FLEX100 Resin
$88.00 – $374.00Rapid prototyping | Flexible models | Flex Additive | High Impact models | Model Tyres | Sleeves & Joints | Grommets and Bumpers
Truly Flexible
A 3D Printing resin that is fully flexible when printed. Perfect for Prototype models that require these properties.
Ultimate Additive
FLEX100™ can mix with hard resins to give you different degrees of hardness and flexibility.
High Impact
Adding as little as 10% FLEX100™ into your hard resin can allow it to be dropped without breaking.
Low Viscosity
This formulation is at 30 cps (water is 0 cps). It can also help thin down resins in colder climates when a better flow is required.
PRO Rubber-like Resin: The Future of Flexible 3D Printing
Monocure3D is excited to introduce the PRO Rubber-like resin, a groundbreaking development in 3D printing. This resin is a game-changer, offering a true rubber-like quality that takes flexible materials to the next level. Its unique composition allows it to closely mimic the elasticity of rubber, boasting the ability to stretch to over 166% of its original size and then return to its original shape after post-processing.
The resin comes with many features and benefits designed to meet the needs of users looking for robust, flexible, and durable materials. It exhibits impressive elongation and rebound rates, making it an ideal choice for creating functional prototypes and parts that require flexibility, stretchability, and durability. Moreover, it maintains a perfect balance of adhesion to the build plate, which facilitates easy removal of the print without compromising its integrity.
One of the standout qualities of the Rubber-like resin is its high-resolution output, which is achieved with minimal shrinkage or splitting. This ensures that every detail is captured, making it suitable for various applications. Additionally, the resin offers an authentic rubber-like feel, further expanding its potential uses across various industries.
An optimised post-cure process is recommended to enhance the tactile experience and usability of the printed objects. Following the post-processing guide provided will help achieve the best results.
FLEXIBLE PRINTING TIPS
Use thick, dense supports with good contact points when creating models using flexible material.
Increase the lift height to ensure the resin is released from the FEP film during printing.
If using as an additive, remember to use scales to weigh the resins so results can be repeated.
About FLEX100™ Resin
The FLEX100™ has an extremely high level of flexibility so you can 3D print compressible and bendable models.
The thinner the part, the more flexible it will be. FLEX100™ can be used on its own or by mixing with our other resin systems to produce varying degrees of flexibility and firmness. By adding a small amount of FLEX100™ to our other resins would create a less brittle and more durable part. By adding larger amounts, the more flexible it will become.
Remember to use scales to weigh the resins so results can be repeated. We recommend you make 100grams at a time to keep the ratios simple. For example, for a firm, durable resin try 25:75 mix – 25 grams of FLEX100™ to 75 grams of hard resin. For a very flexible version, you could try 90:10 mix 90 grams of FLEX100™ and 10 grams of hard resin.
IMPORTANT: When mixing FLEX100™ with our other resin systems, please ensure that you cure for a long enough time to fully cure the flexible resin. This is a slower curing resin and takes more UV exposure to fully cure. Although the part might look perfectly formed, if it hasn’t been cured for long enough, cracks may appear due to the resin being under cured.
All Monocure 3D resins have a very wide range of reactivity, UV wavelengths of 225nm to wavelengths of 420nm. By incorporating a blend of photo-initiators, monomers & sensitizers, almost any UV light source can be used to initiate the polymerisation process of our resins.
FINISHING — WHAT'S THE BEST PRACTICE?
For best results after printing, use ResinAway® for removing uncured resin from the part. Place part in a pre-wash bath filled with ResinAway® and use a soft brush to remove excess resin. Follow by placing the component into an ultrasonic cleaner with ResinAway® for 3-5mins to help remove the resin trapped in the finer detail.
Ensure parts are dry by using compressed air or patting gently with a lint-free cloth before post-curing – Warning: leaving excess IPA or ResinAway® on parts might result in surface cracking.
FLEX100™ requires post-curing to reach its optimal properties. We recommend using a 405nm LED Ultraviolet light to post-cure the model. It is recommended to post-cure for a few minutes, then remove the excess ResinAway by washing with fresh water. Then place it back in the curing chamber for at least 30 mins to improve the durability of the resin.
FLEX100 PROPERTIES
Product Code(s)
3DFR-3781C
Colour(s)
Clear Appearance
Viscosity
30-50 cps @ 25°C (Brookfield RVT)
Odour
Negligible Characteristics
Shelf Life
36 months
Active Solids
100%
UV Cure
225nm to 420nm
Cure Speed
3-5secs Mono MSLA
Storage
Dark Cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
Wash Up
RESINAWAY® or IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)
RUBBER-LIKE PROPERTIES
Product Code(s)
M/RUB-4049BK
Colour(s)
Black (Solid at 3mm)
Viscosity
1400-1800 cps @ 25°C (Brookfield RVT)
Odour
Negligible Characteristics
Shelf Life
36 months
Active Solids
100%
UV Cure
225nm to 420nm
Cure Speed
2-4secs Mono MSLA
Storage
Dark Cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
Wash Up
RESINAWAY® or IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)