Formlabs Resin
Choosing Formlabs resin starts with your application. Do you want to display a model, test a part, or create a casting pattern? Compare standard, technical, flexible, and castable resins. Check for each material whether it is compatible with your Form 4 or Form 4L. At Elektronica Voor Jou, you will find original Formlabs resin and advice for your project.
Which Formlabs resin do you need?
A good choice of material begins with a simple question: what does the print need to do? For a model on a table, the shape is the most important factor. For a part in a machine, load and heat are also important. A soft grip requires yet other properties.
Therefore, first select the correct material group. Then compare the specifications of a few suitable resins. This way, you do not have to compare the entire range.
Four material groups for targeted selection
- Standard resin for general models and visual prototypes.
- Technical resin for parts with requirements for strength, stiffness, or heat.
- Flexible and elastic resin for parts that need to bend or spring.
- Castable resin for cartridges used in metal casting.
A material can combine multiple properties. Determine which requirement carries the most weight for your design. Use that requirement as a starting point for comparison.
Resin for the Form 4 and Form 4L
Always check the printer model and the material version. Not every resin works on both printers. The packaging must also match the chosen feed. Therefore, read the product information before ordering.
Do you already print with a specific material? Note down the name, version, and contents of the packaging. This makes repeat purchases easier. For a new project, you can test a smaller number of prints first.
Choose a cartridge or larger package
How much resin do you use for your projects? A cartridge may be suitable for lower usage or frequent changes. For high usage, you can compare a suitable 5-liter container with the Resin Pump system.
To do this, take a look at our Formlabs resin pumps and accessories . Compare the costs based on your consumption. Also include the desired stock and the quantity of materials.
Also plan the finishing
Waxing and curing vary by resin. Follow the advice for the chosen material to achieve the correct properties. Our Formlabs finishing helps you set up these steps.
Do you have a drawing or example of your part? Ask us for material advice . Indicate how you use it and what requirements it must meet.
