2024 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
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Download nowTough 2000 Resin is the strongest and stiffest material in Formlabs' functional family of Tough and Durable Resins.
Supports print resolutions: 100 and 50 microns (printer dependent). Post-curing required.
Please note: only compatible with Formlabs Resin Pumping System.
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Formlabs Engineering Resins are formulated to withstand extensive testing and perform under stress.
Tough 2000 Resin is the strongest and stiffest material in Formlabs' functional family of Tough and Durable Resins. Choose Tough 2000 Resin for prototyping strong and sturdy parts that should not bend easily. Strong and stiff prototypes, jigs, and fixtures requiring minimal deflection.
The “2000” in the name represents the material’s tensile modulus. If you need a less stiff material, try Tough 1500 Resin or Durable Resin. Supports print resolutions: 100 and 50 microns. Post-curing required.
Tough 2000 Resin decreases the lifetime of resin tanks. Read more about Resin Tank LT lifetime and Form 3 Resin Tank lifetime.
Notice: Form 3 Resin Tank V1 is incompatible with Rigid, Grey Pro, Elastic, and Tough 2000 Resins. There are two versions of the Form 3 Resin Tank: Tank V1 and Tank V2. Read more about tank versions, lifetime, and maintenance in our support article.
Printer compatibility:
Form 2, Form 3, Form 3+, Form 3B, Form 3B+, Form 3L, Form 3BL
Resin tank compatibility:
Form 2 LT Tank, Form 3/3B Resin Tank V2, Form 3/3B Resin Tank V2.1, Form 3L/3BL Resin Tank V1, Form 3L/3BL Resin Tank V2
Build platform compatibility:
Form 3 Build Platform, Form 3 Build Platform 2, Form 3 Stainless Steel Build Platform, Form 3L Build Platform, Form 3L Build Platform 2L
Tough 2000 Resin is a functional material that’s difficult to bend and will hold up with extended use.
Produce strong parts with minimal deformation.
Withstand intermittent or constant loads required of heavy-duty parts.
Parts printed on Formlabs SLA printers have the polish and finish of a final product.
Iterate with higher confidence and reduce brittle failures.
Tough 2000 Resin is ideal for rugged prototyping or simulating the strength and stiffness of ABS.
Consider Tough 2000 Resin for:
Ultimate Tensile Strength
46 MPaTensile Modulus
2.2 GPaElongation
48%Flexural Modulus
1.9 GPaNotched Izod
40 J/mHeat Deflection Temp @ 0.45 MPa
63 ºC10 minutes + 10 minutes in IPA
NOTES
Part surfaces may become tacky if washed in IPA with more than 5% resin concentration. Use fresh solvent if your parts remain tacky after washing. Parts with two wash times require two wash cycles. For the second wash cycle, use clean solvent. The first wash cycle removes the bulk of the resin, while the second cycle fully cleans the parts.
60 min
70 °C
NOTES
For parts printed in an engineering-focused resin (such as those in the Rigid, Tough & Durable, and Flexible & Elastic families), post-curing ensures that the parts reach their optimal mechanical properties and can function as designed. There is only one recommended post-curing time for Tough 2000 Resin
We were founded in 1997. We have offices in Chicago and Denver with four showrooms across the U.S.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
2024 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
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