Rigid 10K Post-Cured
Print state
also Glass-Filled Resin, SLA High Strength
The state all datasheet values refer to: IPA wash, dry, then UV + heat post-cure per producer schedule.
Values for the Post-Cured condition
Other Rigid 10K grades and fills
Rigid 10K is listed in 9 conditions; see the grade overview at Rigid 10K.
Compare all 9 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
As-printed, not post-cured | Only for fit checks and visual mock-ups; strength, stiffness and heat resistance are far below datasheet values and creep is severe. | 33 | 40 | 6 | 75 Shore D |
Static-dissipative rigid photopolymer | Use for electronics assembly jigs, trays and nests where surface resistivity must sit in the dissipative window. | — | 50 | 4 | — |
high heat-deflection rigid photopolymer | Choose for hot-air/hot-fluid rigs, mould and lost-wax patterns needing HDT well above 200 °C, accepting very low ductility. | — | 52 | 1.4 | 87 Shore D |
Flame-retardant glass-filled rigid resin | Specify for aerospace-interior, rail and electrical enclosures where UL 94 V-0 at 3 mm is mandatory. | — | 55 | 2 | — |
standard (non-filled) rigid photopolymer | Use for general prototypes and visual models where high stiffness is not required and better ductility/surface finish matters. | — | 65 | 6.2 | 80 Shore D |
~4 GPa glass-filled rigid resin | Pick when you need stiffness plus a little more toughness than the 10 GPa grade — jigs, fixtures, snap-in housings. | — | 69 | 5 | 84 Shore D |
Post-CuredThis page washed and UV/thermally post-cured (property-reference state) | The state all datasheet values refer to: IPA wash, dry, then UV + heat post-cure per producer schedule. | 70 | 75 | 2.5 | 85 Shore D |
Glass FilledDefault glass-reinforced rigid photopolymer, post-cured | Default choice for stiff, dimensionally stable printed parts: thin walls, jigs, housings and fluid-flow models. | — | 75 | 2.5 | 85 Shore D |
Highly glass-filled, 10 GPa modulus | Highest stiffness and heat resistance in the family — thin-wall turbines, ducting, mould inserts and short-run injection tooling. | — | 82 | 1 | 88 Shore D |
What is Rigid 10K Post-Cured?
Rigid 10K Post-Cured is Rigid 10K in the Post-Cured condition — the state all datasheet values refer to: IPA wash, dry, then UV + heat post-cure per producer schedule. Rigid 10K Post-Cured has a tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi), stronger than 80% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 2.5% and the elastic modulus is 5.5 GPa (0.798 Msi). Rigid 10K Post-Cured has a density of 1.55 g/cm³ (0.056 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 105°C (221 °F). Glass Filled is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Post-Cured is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Stiff — 5.5 GPa (0.798 Msi), better than 88% of polymer grades
- Conducts heat well — 0.3 W/m·K (0.173 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 83% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Limited formability — 3/100, worse than 99% of polymer grades
- Difficult to weld — 3/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Heavy — 1.55 g/cm³ (0.056 lb/in³), worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Low fracture toughness — 0.9 MPa·√m (0.819 ksi·√in), worse than 90% of polymer grades
- Limited ductility — 2.5%, worse than 89% of polymer grades
Rigid 10K Post-Cured properties
Typical room-temperature values for Rigid 10K Post-Cured; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Rigid 10K reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical3
Rigid 10K Post-Cured has a density of 1.55 g/cm³ (0.056 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 105°C (221 °F).
Mechanical12
Rigid 10K Post-Cured has a tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi), stronger than 80% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 2.5% and the elastic modulus is 5.5 GPa (0.798 Msi).
Thermal10
Rigid 10K Post-Cured is rated for continuous service to 100°C (212 °F). It conducts heat at 0.3 W/m·K (0.173 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 83% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 45 µm/m·K (25 µin/in·°F).
Electrical6
Rigid 10K Post-Cured is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 15 kV/mm (381 V/mil) and a 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.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Rigid 10K Post-Cured takes about 115 MJ of energy and emits 6 kg of CO₂ — more than 70% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability4
Rigid 10K Post-Cured's machinability is fair (40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (3/100); formability not recommended (3/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Rigid 10K Post-Cured
Is Rigid 10K easy to machine?
Drilling, tapping and light milling are possible but the part is brittle and the glass filler is abrasive — use sharp carbide tools, low feed, no coolant soak, and extract the dust (respirator required).
Can Rigid 10K be welded?
Thermoset: cannot be welded or reflowed; join with cyanoacrylate, two-part epoxy or UV-cure adhesive, and screw into heat-set/threaded inserts rather than tapped resin.
Can Rigid 10K be formed, bent or molded?
Printed on SLA/DLP/LCD at 385–405 nm with a heated (30–35 °C) tank; shake/stir the cartridge because glass filler settles, then IPA wash 5–10 min, dry, and post-cure under UV at 60–80 °C per producer schedule to reach datasheet properties.
What surface finishes work on Rigid 10K?
Sands and primes well; bead-blast or 400–800 grit for a uniform matte, then use a UV-blocking primer/topcoat since bare photopolymer yellows and embrittles outdoors — electroplating requires a conductive base coat.
Rigid 10K 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/methacrylate reactive diluent mcontrols viscosity and cure shrinkage | 10 – 40 | 22 |
| glass fiber / glass microspheressilane-treated; ~15–25% in Rigid 4000-class, ~40–50% in Rigid 10K-class | 10 – 55 | 35 |
| photoinitiator (acylphosphine oxide type385/405 nm absorption | 0.5 – 3 | 1.5 |
| pigment, UV blocker, stabilizer, disperscontrols cure depth and shelf life | 0.2 – 3 | 1 |
| urethane/epoxy acrylate–methacrylate olicrosslinking backbone; exact chemistry proprietary | ≥ 25 (balance) | — |
Rigid 10K Post-Cured — frequently asked
What is Rigid 10K Post-Cured used for?
Rigid 10K Post-Cured is typically used for engineering prototypes with thin walls, jigs and locating fixtures, brackets and mounting plates, low-volume mould and tooling inserts, ducting and manifold prototypes and heat-exposed under-hood test parts. In short: stiff glass-filled resin.
What is the tensile strength of Rigid 10K Post-Cured?
Rigid 10K Post-Cured has a typical tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) — stronger than 80% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is Rigid 10K Post-Cured easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades). Drilling, tapping and light milling are possible but the part is brittle and the glass filler is abrasive — use sharp carbide tools, low feed, no coolant soak, and extract the dust (respirator required).
Can Rigid 10K Post-Cured be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (3/100). Thermoset: cannot be welded or reflowed; join with cyanoacrylate, two-part epoxy or UV-cure adhesive, and screw into heat-set/threaded inserts rather than tapped resin.
What surface finishes work on Rigid 10K Post-Cured?
Sands and primes well; bead-blast or 400–800 grit for a uniform matte, then use a UV-blocking primer/topcoat since bare photopolymer yellows and embrittles outdoors — electroplating requires a conductive base coat.
Can Rigid 10K Post-Cured be formed, bent or molded?
Printed on SLA/DLP/LCD at 385–405 nm with a heated (30–35 °C) tank; shake/stir the cartridge because glass filler settles, then IPA wash 5–10 min, dry, and post-cure under UV at 60–80 °C per producer schedule to reach datasheet properties.
What is the maximum service temperature of Rigid 10K Post-Cured?
Rigid 10K Post-Cured is rated for continuous use to about 100°C (212 °F), and briefly to 150°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Rigid 10K Glass Filled and Rigid 10K GREEN?
Glass Filled is the default condition — default choice for stiff, dimensionally stable printed parts: thin walls, jigs, housings and fluid-flow models. GREEN: only for fit checks and visual mock-ups; strength, stiffness and heat resistance are far below datasheet values and creep is severe.
Can FabDigit make parts in Rigid 10K Post-Cured?
Yes — Rigid 10K Post-Cured is available for injection molding and 3D printing with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Rigid 10K Resin — Technical Data Sheet — Formlabs (2023)
- Rigid 4000 Resin — Technical Data Sheet — Formlabs (2023)
- High Temp Resin V2 / Flame Retardant Resin / ESD Resin data sheets — Formlabs (2023)
- Loctite 3D IND & MED photopolymer resin data sheets — Henkel (2022)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 / D570 test methods — ASTM International (2022)
- UL 94 Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials — UL Solutions (2021)
- Engineering Plastics (Engineered Materials Handbook Vol. 2) — thermoset acrylates — ASM International (1988)
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.