RGD525 As-Printed
Print state · default condition
Default state straight off the PolyJet machine — use when the part sees only warm (<60 °C) service.
Values for the As-Printed condition
Other RGD525 grades and fills
RGD525 is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at RGD525.
- As-Printed
- TPT
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
As-PrintedDefaultThis page As printed (UV cured on machine, supports removed) | Default state straight off the PolyJet machine — use when the part sees only warm (<60 °C) service. | 62 | 75 | 12 | 87 Shore D |
Thermally post-treated | Bake the part in a programmed ramp (typ. up to ~90 °C over several hours) to raise HDT for hot-air / hot-water use such as wind-tunnel models. | — | 72 | 8 | 88 Shore D |
What is RGD525 As-Printed?
RGD525 As-Printed is RGD525 in the As-Printed condition — default state straight off the PolyJet machine — use when the part sees only warm (<60 °C) service. RGD525 As-Printed has a yield strength of 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) and a tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) — stronger than 72% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 3.4 GPa (0.486 Msi). RGD525 As-Printed has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0424 lb/in³), lighter than 52% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 63°C (145 °F).
Advantages
- Stiff — 3.4 GPa (0.486 Msi), better than 81% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Difficult to weld — 0/100, worse than 98% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.7%, worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 55°C (131 °F), worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Limited formability — 8/100, worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 22/100, worse than 83% of polymer grades
RGD525 As-Printed properties
Typical room-temperature values for RGD525 As-Printed; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are RGD525 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical4
RGD525 As-Printed has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0424 lb/in³), lighter than 52% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 63°C (145 °F).
Mechanical14
RGD525 As-Printed has a yield strength of 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) and a tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) — stronger than 72% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 3.4 GPa (0.486 Msi).
Thermal11
RGD525 As-Printed is rated for continuous service to 55°C (131 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 80 µm/m·K (44.4 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
RGD525 As-Printed has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (80/100), worse than 52% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of RGD525 As-Printed takes about 115 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 70% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability4
RGD525 As-Printed's machinability is fair (50/100, worse than 73% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (0/100); formability not recommended (8/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with RGD525 As-Printed
Is RGD525 easy to machine?
Light drilling, reaming and trimming only — use sharp tools, high speed, low feed and no coolant heat build-up; the crosslinked acrylate chips and cracks around thin sections.
Can RGD525 be welded?
Thermoset — cannot be welded; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or acrylic structural adhesive after solvent-free degreasing.
Can RGD525 be formed, bent or molded?
Built only by PolyJet material jetting with soluble/gel support; wall thickness ≥1 mm, keep parts fully supported during the thermal post-treatment bake to prevent sag and warp.
What surface finishes work on RGD525?
Water-jet or NaOH bath support removal, then sand and polish (glossy) or bead-blast (matte); primes and paints readily with acrylic/PU systems — a UV-blocking topcoat is recommended to limit yellowing.
RGD525 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 |
|---|---|---|
| acrylate monomers (incl. isobornyl acryllow-viscosity reactive diluents, high-Tg cyclic monomers | 15 – 40 | 30 |
| multifunctional crosslinker (acrylic aciraises crosslink density and HDT | 10 – 30 | 20 |
| photoinitiatorUV free-radical initiator | 0.5 – 3 | 2 |
| pigment / inorganic fillerivory-white opacifier; ash content typ. 0.2–0.6 % | 0 – 3 | 1 |
| acrylate oligomers (urethane/epoxy acrylnetwork former | ≥ 30 (balance) | — |
RGD525 As-Printed — frequently asked
What is RGD525 As-Printed used for?
RGD525 As-Printed is typically used for wind tunnel models, hot air flow testing and engineering validation parts. In short: highest-HDT PolyJet resin; hot water test capable; rigid, 75 MPa tensile.
What is the yield strength of RGD525 As-Printed?
RGD525 As-Printed has a typical yield strength of 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) and a tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) — stronger than 72% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is RGD525 As-Printed easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (50/100, worse than 73% of polymer grades). Light drilling, reaming and trimming only — use sharp tools, high speed, low feed and no coolant heat build-up; the crosslinked acrylate chips and cracks around thin sections.
Can RGD525 As-Printed be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (0/100). Thermoset — cannot be welded; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or acrylic structural adhesive after solvent-free degreasing.
What surface finishes work on RGD525 As-Printed?
Water-jet or NaOH bath support removal, then sand and polish (glossy) or bead-blast (matte); primes and paints readily with acrylic/PU systems — a UV-blocking topcoat is recommended to limit yellowing.
Can RGD525 As-Printed be formed, bent or molded?
Built only by PolyJet material jetting with soluble/gel support; wall thickness ≥1 mm, keep parts fully supported during the thermal post-treatment bake to prevent sag and warp.
What is the maximum service temperature of RGD525 As-Printed?
RGD525 As-Printed is rated for continuous use to about 55°C (131 °F), and briefly to 75°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- PolyJet Materials Data Sheet — Rigid Opaque and Specialty Photopolymers (RGD525 High Temperature) — Stratasys (2021)
- RGD525 Safety Data Sheet (acrylate composition ranges) — Stratasys (2020)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 / D570 — ASTM International (2022)
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies — material jetting photopolymers — Springer (Gibson, Rosen, Stucker) (2021)
- PolyJet (2026)
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.