FormLabs Formlabs Rigid 4000 Resin - 1L
Formlabs Rigid 4000 Resin offers exceptional stiffness and precision and is glass-filled for enhanced durability. Comparable to PEEK/PEKK thermoplastics, this material is ideal for engineering-grade prototypes and load-bearing parts as it features high tensile strength, resistance to heat, pressure, and chemicals. Compatible with various Formlabs printers and tanks, this resin is perfect for detailed molds, models, and industrial manufacturing.
- Stiffness akin to PEEK/PEKK thermoplastics
- High tensile strength for demanding applications
- Smooth, matte finish enhances aesthetics
- Cartridge compatible with Form 3 series and Form 2 3D printers
Please Note: 5L bottles of resin require the Formlabs Resin Pump to work.
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Rigid 4000 Resin
EXCELLENT STIFFNESS & PRECISION
Achieve engineering excellence with Rigid 4000 Resin, boasting stiffness comparable to PEEK and PEKK thermoplastics. This glass-filled resin excels in precision, heat and chemical resistance, and sports a smooth, matte finish. Ideal for engineering-grade prototypes and load-bearing parts, it offers the highest tensile strength in Formlabs' Engineering Resin Library, ensuring your projects withstand significant loads without compromising aesthetics or performance.
Key Features of the Formlabs Rigid 4000 V1 Resin:
- Stiffness comparable to PEEK/PEKK thermoplastics
- Glass-filled for enhanced durability and performance
- Resists deformation under force, heat, pressure, and torque
- High tensile strength for engineering-grade prototypes
- Precision in printing detailed molds or models
- Smooth, matte, polished finish
- Ideal for load-bearing applications and general industrial parts manufacturing
Please note: 5L bottles of resin require the Formlabs Resin Pump
Why Choose Rigid 4000 Resins?
Rigid 4000 Resin sets the standard for tensile strength within Formlabs' Engineering Resin Library, offering unparalleled stiffness and resistance, ideal for producing parts with precision and a professional finish.
- Top Tensile Strength: Leads in tensile strength, thanks to its glass-filled composition.
- Durability: Exceptionally stiff, resisting deformation from various forces and stresses.
- Resilience: Offers high thermal and chemical resistance, enduring tough conditions.
- Precision and Aesthetics: Enables the creation of strong, detailed models with a smooth, matte appearance.
Rigid 4000 Resin Applications
Formlabs Rigid 4000 Resin is ideal for crafting engineering-grade prototypes and parts with the strength to bear loads, closely simulating the stiffness of PEEK.
- Versatile Applications: Perfect for mounts, brackets, and other structural components.
- Thin-Walled Designs: Suitable for creating precise, thin-walled parts with robustness.
- Tooling: Ideal for manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and other tooling necessities.
- PEEK-Like Stiffness: Offers a stiffness comparable to PEEK, broadening its utility in demanding applications.
What are the Material Properties* of the Formlabs Rigid 4000 Resin?
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 69 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 4.1 GPa |
| Elongation | 0.053 |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.4 GPa |
| Notched Izod | 23 J/m |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa | 77°C |
| Thermal Expansion, 0 - 150 °C | 63 μm/m/°C |
* Material properties can vary with part geometry, print orientation, print settings, and temperature. Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 3, 100 μm, Rigid settings and post-cured with a Form Cure for 15 minutes at 80°C.
Download the Formlabs Rigid 4000 Resin Technical Data Sheet
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| Engineering Application |
SLA Technology |
High Strength |
| 69 MPa Ultimate Tensile Strength |
4.1 GPa Tensile Modulus |
105 MPa Flexural Strength |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Printer(s)* Form 4 / 4B Form 3L / 3BL Form 3+ / 3B+ Form 3 / 3B Form 2 |
Resin Tank(s) [RT] Form 4 / 4B RT Form 3L / 3BL RT V2 Form 3L / 3BL RT V1 Form 3 / 3B RT V2.1 Form 2 LT Tank |
Build Platform(s) [BP] Form 4 BP Flex Form 4 BP Form 3L BP 2L Form 3L BP Form 3 Stainless Steel BP Form 3 BP 2 Form 3 BP |
*The resin is compatible with these 3D printers. Please ensure you're selecting the correct cartridge compatibility at purchase as the Form 4 uses a different cartridge system from previous models. The listing you are currently on is for the Form 3 series / Form 2.
For the Form 4 compatible cartridges, click here.
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| FORM WASH SETTINGS | FORM CURE SETTINGS |
| Duration | Duration |
| 15 min in IPA | 15 min |
| Temperature | |
| 80°C | |
| Notes | Notes |
| Rigid 4000 Resin contains glass particles, which strengthens printed parts. Maintain separate wash buckets to prevent glass particles adhering to parts printed with other resins. |
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 Rigid 4000 Resin V1. |
