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Resin
UV-Cured Photopolymer Resin
Ultra-high resolution material perfect for intricate details and smooth surfaces. Resin printing uses UV light to cure liquid photopolymer layer by layer, achieving detail levels impossible with filament printing.
Material Properties
StrengthGood
FlexibilityLow
Heat Resistance50°C
DurabilityGood
Advantages
- Exceptional detail (25 micron layers)
- Smooth surface finish
- Perfect for small intricate parts
- Wide range of specialty resins
- Ideal for jewelry and miniatures
Good to Know
- Rigid — handle with care, as parts can crack if dropped on hard surfaces
- Higher cost than FDM printing due to the precision SLA process
- Limited to smaller build volumes than FDM
- Best for display and detail — for functional parts under load, consider nylon or PETG
Common Questions About Resin
Perfect For:
Miniatures
Jewelry
Dental Models
Detailed Prototypes
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Material Comparison
| Material | StrengthStr. | FlexibilityFlex | Heat ResistanceHeat | DurabilityDur. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLA | Good | Low | 60°C | Good | View Details |
ABS | Very Good | Fair | 95°C | Excellent | View Details |
PETG | Very Good | Good | 75°C | Very Good | View Details |
ResinCurrent | Good | Low | 50°C | Good | |
Nylon | Excellent | Good | 100°C | Excellent | View Details |
TPU | Very Good | Excellent | 80°C | Very Good | View Details |
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