3DMaterials Mastering 3D Printer Resins User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- 3DMaterials
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3DMaterials Mastering 3D Printer Resins
Product Specifications
- Product Name: 3DMaterials Resin
- Compatibility: Most LCD and DLP 3D printers
- Printing Capabilities: High-precision and detailed prints
- Recommended Users: Professional and hobbyist 3D printing enthusiasts
Product Usage Instructions
Overview
- 3DMaterials Resin is a cutting-edge product designed for 3D printing, delivering high-precision prints across various applications. It is compatible with most LCD and DLP 3D printers.
Properties Diagram
- The resin is available in two variants: Standard Resin and Engineering Resin, each with specific mechanical, flexural, and impact properties.
Material Properties
- The Engineering Resin variant offers clear and flexible material properties suitable for a range of applications. It exhibits good tensile strength, flexural modulus, and impact resistance.
Printer Settings Chart
- Refer to the provided printer settings chart for recommended settings when using 3DMaterials Resin on your 3D printer.
Mixing Ratio for Enhanced Print
- Follow the recommended mixing ratio to ensure optimal print quality and performance of the resin.
Practical Tips and Tricks
- Discover useful tips and tricks for maximizing the potential of your 3D prints using 3DMaterials Resin.
Safety and Precautions
- Read and adhere to the safety guidelines provided to ensure the safe handling of the resin during printing and post-processing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What type of 3D printers is the 3DMaterials Resin compatible with?
- A: The resin is specifically engineered to be compatible with most LCD and DLP 3D printers.
Q: Can I adjust the printing speed when using 3DMaterials Resin?
- A: Yes, refer to the printer settings chart for recommended printing speeds based on the desired print quality.
Q: How do I store the resin when not in use?
- A: Store the resin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its quality and prevent contamination.
Overview
3DMaterials Resin is a cutting-edge product designed for 3D printing. It’s formulated to deliver high-precision and detailed prints across a range of applications. Renowned for its superior quality and reliability, it is an optimal choice for both professional and hobbyist 3D printing enthusiasts. This resin is specifically engineered to be compatible with most LCD and DLP 3D printers, providing users with the freedom to work on their preferred printing platforms.
Guide Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to ensure that users can effectively and safely use 3DMaterials Resin. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the product, its properties, recommended printer settings, and best practices for use. The guide also includes troubleshooting tips and safety precautions to ensure optimal user experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, this guide is designed to provide you with all the necessary information to unlock the full potential of 3DMaterials Resin.
Properties Diagram
Standard Resin
Engineering Resin
Material Properties
Engineering Resin
SuperFlex Materials Properties
| METRIC1) | IMPERIAL1) | METHOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Cured2) | Post-Cured2) | ||
| Mechanical Properties | |||
| Tensile Strength at Break | 5.5 MPa | 798 psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Secant Modulus | 32 MPa | 4.6 ksi | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Break | 80.0 % | 80.0 % | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural Properties | |||
| Flexural Modulus | – MPa | – psi | ASTM79 |
| Flexural Strength at 5% Strain | – MPa | – psi | ASTM D 790 |
| Impact Properties | |||
| Notched IZOD | – J/m | – ft×lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Heat Deflection Temp. @ 264 psi | – °C | – °F | ASTM D 648 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @ 65 psi | – °C | – °F | ASTM D 648 |
- Material properties can vary with part geometry, printing orientation, and print settings.
- Data was obtained from parts printed using the printer with monochrome LCD, 50μm, post-cured with 20mW/cm² of 395 nm LED light for 10 minutes.
SuperFlex Chemical Resistance
| Solvent | 1) Gain % | Solvent | 1) Gain % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic Acid, 5 % | 1.9 | Hydrogen Peroxide 3% | < 0.1 |
| Acetone | 30.7 | Isopropyl Alcohol | < 0.1 |
| Bleach, ~ 5% NaOCl | 2.2 | NaOH 0.025% | < 0.1 |
| Butyl Acetate | 9.4 | Salt Water 3.5% | < 0.1 |
| Ethyl Ether | 1.9 | Water | 1.5 |
| Isooctane | < 0.1 | Xylene | 1.9 |
- Parts exposed to this solvent should not experience a decrease in mechanical properties. (weight or width gain over 24 hours for a 1 x 1 x 1 cm cube)
Printer Settings Chart
Recommended Layer Exposure Setting for 3D Printers
**3D Printer Brands & Makers| ****1| ****50 ㎛| 31 Aug.
2023 Slicing 2
---|---|---|---
| | Exposure for**
Bottom
| Exposure for
Layers
|
A NYCUBIC Photon Mono| 2.61| 5.0s| 1.7s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono 4K| 2.39| 10.0s| 1.7s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X (50% LED)| 1.78| 10.0s| 1.5s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X 6K (50% LED)| 1.94| 10.0s| 1.5s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X2| 2.85| 10.0s| 2.0s|
ANYCUBIC Photon M3 Premium| 2.34| 10.0s| 2.2s|
Creality LD-002R| 0.84| 20.0s| 3.7s|
Creality LD-002H Mono| 2.99| 5.0s| 1.0s|
Creality Halot one| 1.42| 10.0s| 1.8s|
Creality Halot Sky| 1.67| 10.0s| 2.0s|
ELEGOO Mars| 0.49| 30.0s| 4.7s|
ELEGOO Mars Pro| 0.70| 20.0s| 4.7s|
ELEGOO Mars 2| 1.93| 5.0s| 1.3s|
ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro Mono| 1.99| 5.0s| 1.3s|
ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro| 2.22| 10.0s| 1.6s|
ELEGOO Saturn| 2.07| 10.0s| 1.4s|
ELEGOO Saturn 2| 2.07| 10.0s| 1.8s|
Phrozen Sonic Mini| 1.77| 10.0s| 2.6s|
Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K| 1.42| 10.0s| 2.6s|
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K| 1.60| 10.0s| 1.5s|
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K| 2.15| 10.0s| 2.0s|
NOVAD3D Bene4| 1.08| 5.0s| 3.3s|
NOVAD3D Bene4 Mono| 1.78| 5.0s| 1.5s|
NOVAD3D Elfin 2 Mono SE| 1.77| 5.0s| 1.5s|
Voxelab Proxima 6.0| 1.26| 10.0s| 1.8s|
LONGER Orange 30| 0.64| 20.0s| 4.5s|
- Intensity of Light on the Surface of LCD
- Sliced Layer Thickness
- Adjust the Exposure Time by $15% Depending on the Printers
- These are maximum times, Shorten the Exposure Time If Thin Film Formed on Vat Film
Purple
SuperCast Materials Properties
| METRIC1) | IMPERIAL1) | METHOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green2) | Green2) | ||
| Mechanical Properties | |||
| Tensile Strength at Break | 15.2 MPa | 6,179 psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Secant Modulus | 780 MPa | 175 ksi | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Break | < 12.2 % | < 12.2 % | ASTM D 638 |
- Material properties can vary with part geometry, printing orientation, and print settings.
- Data was obtained from parts printed using a printer with monochrome LCD without post-curing
SuperCast doesn’t need post-curing. The post-curing will result in incomplete burning
SuperCast Burnout Schedule
Gold
| Phase | Time | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Insert Flasks Hold | 30 Mins. | 150 °C | 302 °F |
| B | Ramping | 64 Mins. | 7.0 °C / Min | 12.7 °F / Min |
| Hold | 30 Mins. | 600 °C | 1112 °F |
Recommended Layer Exposure Setting for 3D Printers
**3D Printer Brands & Makers| ****1| 5 0 ㎛| 31 Aug.
2023 Slicing 2**
---|---|---|---
| | Exposure for Bottom| Exposure for Layers|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono| 2.61| 30.0s| 3.2s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono 4K| 2.39| 30.0s| 3.9s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X (50% LED)| 1.78| 30.0s| 6.3s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X 6K (50% LED)| 1.94| 30.0s| 6.4s|
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X2| 2.85| 30.0s| 3.7s|
ANYCUBIC Photon M3| 2.16| 30.0s| 3.5s|
ANYCUBIC Photon M3 Premium| 2.34| 30.0s| 4.2s|
Creality LD-002R| 0.84| 30.0s| 15.1s|
Creality LD-002H| 2.99| 30.0s| 3.0s|
Creality Halot one| 1.42| 55.0s| 3.7s|
Creality Halot Sky| 1.67| 30.0s| 3.5s|
Creality Halot Mage| 2.88| 30.0s| 2.5s|
ELEGOO Mars| 0.49| 30.0s| 13.3s|
ELEGOO Mars 2| 1.93| 30.0s| 3.3s|
ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro Mono| 1.99| 30.0s| 4.5s|
ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro| 2.13| 30.0s| 3.5s|
ELEGOO Saturn 8K| 2.18| 30.0s| 3.5s|
ELEGOO Saturn 2| 2.07| 30.0s| 4.3s|
Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K| 1.42| 30.0s| 5.8s|
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K| 1.60| 30.0s| 3.5s|
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K| 2.15| 30.0s| 2.8s|
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K| 1.75| 30.0s| 4.5s|
- Intensity of Light on the Surface of LCD
- Sliced Layer Thickness
- Adjust the Exposure Time by 15% Dependent on Printers
- These are maximum times, Shorten the Exposure Time If Thin Film Formed on Vat Film
Mixing Ratio for Enhanced Print Strength
UTM Data of Prints with ANYCUBIC Photon Mono
Resin Ration| Viscosity (cPs)| HDT (°C)| Secant Modulus (MPa)|
Elongation at Break(%)| Tensile Strength (MPa)| Layer Curing Exposure Time
(50㎛)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SuperHDT| SuperPP
100| –| 450| 240°C| 3011| < 2.0| 40| 3.8s
65| 35| 270| 120°C| 2460| 4.0| 70| 2.2s
50| 50| 201| 95°C| 2394| 4.4| 69| 1.5s
35| 65| 171| 70°C| 2020| 6.4| 63| 1.5s
–| 100| 84| 52°C| 1410| < 25.0| 42| 1.1s
- Exposure Time is for ANYCUBIC Mono ****
UTM Data of Prints with ANYCUBIC Photon Mono
Resin Ration| **** Viscosity (cPs)| Secant Modulus (MPa)| Elongation at
Break(%)| Tensile Strength (MPa)| Layer Curing Exposure Time (50㎛)
---|---|---|---|---|---
SuperPP| SuperFast 018L
100| –| 84| 1413| 22.9| 41| 1.5s
90| 10| 106| 1698| 14.8| 49| 1.4s
70| 30| 96| 1862| 8.5| 57| 1.2s
50| 50| 109| 2259| 5.4| 65| 1.1s
–| 100| 119| 2365| 2.5| 58| 0.6s
- Exposure Time is for ANYCUBIC Mono
UTM Data of Prints with ANYCUBIC Photon Mono
Resin Ration| **Viscosity (cPs)| Secant Modulus (MPa)| **
Elongation at
Break(%)
| Tensile Strength (MPa)| Layer Curing Exposure Time
(50 ㎛)
---|---|---|---|---|---
SuperPP| SuperFlex
100| –| 84| 1413| 22.9| 41| 1.5s
90| 10| 134| 1118| 20.9| 31| 1.3s
70| 30| 114| 895| 20.0| 28| 1.5s
50| 50| 139| 677| 30.0| 22| 1.5s
30| 70| 154| 214| 48.0| 13| 1.6s
10| 90| 100| 23| 50.8| 4| 1.6s
–| 100| 153| 18| 74.3| 4| 1.7s
UTM Data of Prints with ANYCUBIC Photon Mono
Resin Ration| **Viscosity (cPs)| Secant Modulus (MPa)| ****Elongation at**
Break(%)
| Tensile Strength (MPa)| Layer Curing Exposure Time
(50 ㎛)
---|---|---|---|---|---
SuperPP| SuperFlex
100| –| 84| 1413| 22.9| 41| 1.5s
90| 10| 134| 1118| 20.9| 31| 1.3s
70| 30| 114| 895| 20.0| 28| 1.5s
50| 50| 139| 677| 30.0| 22| 1.5s
30| 70| 154| 214| 48.0| 13| 1.6s
10| 90| 100| 23| 50.8| 4| 1.6s
–| 100| 153| 18| 74.3| 4| 1.7s
- Exposure Time is for ANYCUBIC Mono
Practical Tips and Tricks
SuperFast 4K: Cleaning and Light Leakage Precautions
- When using SuperFast 4K, regular cleaning is easy thanks to water-washable oligomer technology.
- Products, platforms, and resin tanks can be cleaned with warm tap water and soap. However, be aware of possible light leakage from LCDs.
- This could lead to the formation of burrs and thin films, which could affect print quality.
SuperFast 8K: Cleaning, Storage, and Personal Protection
- SuperFast 8K, while water-washable, requires careful cleaning to maintain equipment longevity.
- Warm tap water and soap should be used after each print job to remove residual resin. For storage, the resin should be placed in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight.
- While handling the SuperFast 8K, always wear gloves and masks for safety and to avoid direct skin contact and inhalation of fumes.
SuperFlex: Handling, Waste Disposal, and Printing Guidelines
- SuperFlex resin must be shaken well before use and operates best at temperatures between 25 and 35℃.
- If the resin is too viscous, preheat the bottle before shaking. For waste disposal, the liquid should be poured into a transparent container and exposed to sunlight until it cures fully.
- The resin should be stored in a cool, shaded area, away from children. For the best results, follow the recommended printer settings and resin usage guidelines.
SuperElastic: Handling, UV Exposure, and Storage
- The high viscosity of SuperElastic resin requires vigorous shaking before each use. Wear gloves and ensure a well-ventilated operating environment. Keep the resin away from strong ultraviolet exposure, such as near windows or balconies.
- Store the resin in a cool, shaded area. If unused, pour the resin into a clean, light-shield-ed container and seal it tightly.
SuperHDT: Print Preparation, Recrystallization, Safety, and Storage
- For high-temperature resistance when using SuperHDT, add extra layer exposure time during printing. If the resin becomes cloudy, heat it to restore performance.
- If recrystallization occurs during storage, warm the resin bottle to regain clarity. Handle the hot resin with care during post-curing and store it in a cool, dark place. Make sure your 3D printer is compatible with SuperHDT resin.
SuperPCS: Disposal, Environment, and User Comfort
- Proper disposal is essential when using SuperPCS. Expose used water to sunlight before pouring it into the drain. This resin is environmentally friendly, and proper disposal helps prevent potential environmental pollution.
- SuperPCS has a subtle odor, which reduces discomfort during long printing sessions.
SuperPP: Disposal, Environment, and User Comfort
- SuperPP also requires correct disposal procedures. Ensure that any used water is exposed to sunlight before being poured into the drain.
- This minimizes potential environmental pollution. Like SuperPCS, SuperPP has a subtle odor, making long printing sessions more comfortable.
SuperRigid: Variance in Material Properties
- With SuperRigid, material properties can vary based on various factors, such as part geometry, printing orientation, and print settings.
- Therefore, be sure to adjust your settings appropriately for the best results.
SuperCast: Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Several common issues can occur when using SuperCast. Small bubbles on the casting can be due to a too-viscous investment; resolve this by increasing water content or using colder water.
- Metal flashes can be due to a weak investment; reduced water content and extended bench set time to resolve.
- Partial fill or porous surface can be due to metal freezing; increase casting temperature or attach reservoirs to rectify. Pitted surfaces can occur due to incomplete burnout; increase peak burnout time and improve airflow to resolve.
Safety and Precautions
SuperFast 4K
- Clean printed products, platforms, and resin tanks with warm tap water and soap after each use.
- Avoid light leakage from LCDs to prevent the formation of burrs and thin films.
- Complies with RoHS and EPA Method 610 safety standards.
SuperFast 8K
- Thoroughly clean all equipment after each use with warm tap water and soap.
- Store the resin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- Always wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks, while handling the resin.
SuperFlex
- Use at temperatures between 25 and 35℃ and shake the bottle thoroughly before each use.
- If the resin is too viscous, preheat the bottle in 80℃ warm water before shaking.
- Always wear nitrile rubber gloves and maintain good ventilation during operation.
- Dispose of waste liquid responsibly by curing it in sunlight before disposing of it in the sewer.
- Store the resin in a sealed, shaded, cool area, out of the reach of children.
SuperElastic
- Shake the bottle well before each use, and if the resin is overly viscous, preheat the bottle with warm water.
- Always wear nitrile rubber gloves and ensure good ventilation during operation.
- Avoid using the resin near areas with strong ultraviolet exposure.
- Store unused resin in a clean, light-shielded container, in a sealed, shaded, cool place.
SuperHDT
- Increase layer exposure by 0.3s to 0.8s while printing for optimal high-temperature resistance.
- Warm the resin bottle at 140°F (60°C) for an hour or at 120°F (50°C) for a few hours if the resin recrystallizes.
- Post-cure under 20mW/cm2 395nm ~ 405nm LED light for 10 minutes to measure the print’s HDT.
- Handle with caution, using heat-resistant gloves if possible.
- Store the resin in a cool, dark place, keeping the bottle sealed when not in use.
SuperPCS
- Dispose of used water responsibly by exposing it to sunlight before pouring it into the drain.
- The formulation of SuperPCS is designed to minimize discomfort from odors during long printing sessions.
SuperPP
- Follow the same disposal practices and environmental considerations as mentioned for SuperPCS.
- The formulation of SuperPP is designed to minimize discomfort from odors during long printing sessions.
SuperRigid
- Printing results may vary based on part geometry, printing orientation, and print settings.
- Parts should be post-cured under a 395 nm LED light at 20mW/cm2 for 10 minutes.
SuperCast
- Pay attention to casting issues such as small bubbles, metal flashes or jagged blobs, partial fill on thin sections, and pitted surfaces on the casting.
- Implement solutions like adjusting water content, bench set time, burnout ramp rate, casting temperature, and the number of sprues, and ensuring airflow in the burnout oven to rectify these issues.
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Documents / Resources
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3DMaterials Mastering 3D Printer
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