Rigid 10K Rigid 4000
Grade
also Glass-Filled Resin, SLA High Strength
Rigid 4000 = ~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.
Values for the Rigid 4000 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 |
Rigid 4000This page ~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 |
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 Rigid 4000?
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 is Rigid 10K in the Rigid 4000 grade — pick when you need stiffness plus a little more toughness than the 10 GPa grade — jigs, fixtures, snap-in housings. Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 has a tensile strength of 69 MPa (10 ksi), stronger than 75% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 5% and the elastic modulus is 4.1 GPa (0.595 Msi). Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 has a density of 1.45 g/cm³ (0.0524 lb/in³), heavier than 86% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 105°C (221 °F). Glass Filled is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Rigid 4000 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Stiff — 4.1 GPa (0.595 Msi), better than 87% 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
- Low fracture toughness — 0.9 MPa·√m (0.819 ksi·√in), worse than 90% of polymer grades
- Heavy — 1.45 g/cm³ (0.0524 lb/in³), worse than 86% of polymer grades
- Difficult to machine — 45/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Rigid 10K Rigid 4000; 13 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 Rigid 4000 has a density of 1.45 g/cm³ (0.0524 lb/in³), heavier than 86% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 105°C (221 °F).
Mechanical12
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 has a tensile strength of 69 MPa (10 ksi), stronger than 75% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 5% and the elastic modulus is 4.1 GPa (0.595 Msi).
Thermal10
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 is rated for continuous service to 80°C (176 °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 55 µm/m·K (30.6 µin/in·°F).
Electrical6
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 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 Rigid 4000 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 Rigid 4000's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 78% 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 Rigid 4000
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 Rigid 4000 — frequently asked
What is Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 used for?
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 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 Rigid 4000?
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 has a typical tensile strength of 69 MPa (10 ksi) — stronger than 75% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 78% 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 Rigid 4000 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 Rigid 4000?
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 Rigid 4000 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 Rigid 4000?
Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 is rated for continuous use to about 80°C (176 °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 Rigid 4000?
Yes — Rigid 10K Rigid 4000 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.