Elastico DM-A85
Hardness band
also FLX9895
DM-A85 = digital Material Shore A85
Semi-rigid TPU-like feel for structural flex parts and stiff over-molds.
Values for the DM-A85 condition
Other Elastico grades and fills
Elastico is listed in 7 conditions; see the grade overview at Elastico.
Compare all 7 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glossy print mode | Use for transparent/soft-touch cosmetic surfaces; gives highest clarity and lowest friction as-printed. | — | 3 | 255 | 33 Shore A |
Digital Material Shore A40 | Slightly firmer than base resin — soft-touch surfaces that still need shape retention. | — | 3 | 170 | 40 Shore A |
Digital Material Shore A50 | Mid-soft blend for seals and bellows needing more recovery force than A30. | — | 4 | 130 | 50 Shore A |
Digital Material Shore A60 | Rubber-like but load-bearing: soft wheels, damping pads, thick grips. | — | 5 | 95 | 60 Shore A |
Digital Material Shore A70 | Firm elastomer for snap features, tool handles and thicker-wall flexible parts. | — | 9 | 65 | 20 Shore D |
DM-A85This page Digital Material Shore A85 | Semi-rigid TPU-like feel for structural flex parts and stiff over-molds. | — | 17 | 40 | 33 Shore D |
Digital Material Shore A95 | Stiffest rubber-like blend — thin flexible ribs, hinges and near-rigid transitions to Vero. | — | 25 | 25 | 45 Shore D |
What is Elastico DM-A85?
Elastico DM-A85 is Elastico heat treated to DM-A85 — semi-rigid TPU-like feel for structural flex parts and stiff over-molds. Elastico DM-A85 has a tensile strength of 17 MPa (2.47 ksi), weaker than 71% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 40% and the elastic modulus is 0.07 GPa (0.0102 Msi). Elastico DM-A85 has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades.
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 20/100, worse than 97% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.8%, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 52°C (126 °F), worse than 92% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 25/100, worse than 76% of polymer grades
Elastico DM-A85 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Elastico DM-A85; 16 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Elastico reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical2
Elastico DM-A85 has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades.
Mechanical6
Elastico DM-A85 has a tensile strength of 17 MPa (2.47 ksi), weaker than 71% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 40% and the elastic modulus is 0.07 GPa (0.0102 Msi).
Thermal4
Elastico DM-A85 is rated for continuous service to 52°C (126 °F). It conducts heat at 0.21 W/m·K (0.121 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 55% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 200 µm/m·K (111.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical1
Chemical & Environmental2
UV resistance is poor.
Manufacturability2
Elastico DM-A85's machinability is poor (20/100, worse than 97% of polymer grades).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Elastico DM-A85
Is Elastico easy to machine?
Not machinable — trim flash with a fresh scalpel or die-cut; drilling/milling tears the soft matrix.
Can Elastico be welded?
Not weldable; bond with cyanoacrylate or silicone/urethane adhesive after light surface abrasion and IPA wipe.
Can Elastico be formed, bent or molded?
Built by UV material jetting at 14–27 µm layers; keep thin flexible walls ≥0.6 mm, design support removal access, and remove SUP70x support by water jet or dilute NaOH/Na2SiO3 bath.
What surface finishes work on Elastico?
Glossy up-faces need no post-work; matte parts can be lightly dyed but not polished or plated — store parts out of sunlight and expect gradual yellowing and stiffening.
Elastico chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| urethane acrylate oligomerflexible soft-segment backbone | 30 – 55 | 45 |
| photoinitiatorUV free-radical type | 1 – 4 | 2 |
| additives (stabilizers, surfactants, pigpigment only in Black variant | 0.5 – 5 | 2 |
| acrylate/methacrylate monomersreactive diluents controlling modulus and viscosity | ≥ 30 (balance) | — |
Elastico DM-A85 — frequently asked
What is Elastico DM-A85 used for?
Elastico DM-A85 is typically used for clear flexible tubing mockups, soft transparent seals and wearable device prototypes. In short: clear rubber-like PolyJet resin; 245% elongation; better tear resistance than Tango.
What is the tensile strength of Elastico DM-A85?
Elastico DM-A85 has a typical tensile strength of 17 MPa (2.47 ksi) — weaker than 71% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is Elastico DM-A85 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, worse than 97% of polymer grades). Not machinable — trim flash with a fresh scalpel or die-cut; drilling/milling tears the soft matrix.
Can Elastico DM-A85 be welded?
Not weldable; bond with cyanoacrylate or silicone/urethane adhesive after light surface abrasion and IPA wipe.
What surface finishes work on Elastico DM-A85?
Glossy up-faces need no post-work; matte parts can be lightly dyed but not polished or plated — store parts out of sunlight and expect gradual yellowing and stiffening.
Can Elastico DM-A85 be formed, bent or molded?
Built by UV material jetting at 14–27 µm layers; keep thin flexible walls ≥0.6 mm, design support removal access, and remove SUP70x support by water jet or dilute NaOH/Na2SiO3 bath.
What is the maximum service temperature of Elastico DM-A85?
Elastico DM-A85 is rated for continuous use to about 52°C (126 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- PolyJet Rubber-like Materials (Agilus30 / Elastico) data sheet — Stratasys (2023)
- Digital Materials — Rubber-like Shore A blends — Stratasys (2022)
- ASTM D412 / D624 / D2240 / D395 — ASTM International (2021)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.