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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

MaterialStr.FlexHeatDur.
PLA
Good
Low
60°C
Good
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ABS
Very Good
Fair
95°C
Excellent
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PETG
Very Good
Good
75°C
Very Good
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ResinCurrent
Good
Low
50°C
Good
Nylon
Excellent
Good
100°C
Excellent
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TPU
Very Good
Excellent
80°C
Very Good
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