TangoPlus FLX9860-DM
Hardness band
also FLX930
FLX9860-DM = tango digital material, Shore A 60
Typical choice for over-moulded handle simulation and semi-rigid seals.
Values for the FLX9860-DM condition
Other TangoPlus grades and fills
TangoPlus is listed in 7 conditions; see the grade overview at TangoPlus.
Compare all 7 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLX930Default TangoPlus, neat transparent rubber-like resin | Softest, clearest Tango grade — pick for maximum stretch and soft-touch feel in transparent parts. | — | 1 | 200 | 27 Shore A |
Tango digital material, Shore A 40 | TangoPlus blended in-printer with a rigid Vero resin when a slightly firmer soft-touch surface is needed. | — | 2 | 120 | 40 Shore A |
Tango digital material, Shore A 50 | Mid-soft blend for gaskets and grips that must resist deformation better than neat TangoPlus. | — | 3 | 95 | 50 Shore A |
FLX9860-DMThis page Tango digital material, Shore A 60 | Typical choice for over-moulded handle simulation and semi-rigid seals. | — | 5 | 75 | 14 Shore D |
Tango digital material, Shore A 70 | Firm rubber blend for snap-fit-like flexures and tyre/tread appearance models. | — | 8 | 50 | 22 Shore D |
Tango digital material, Shore A 85 | Near-rigid elastomer blend for stiff bumpers and thick-wall flexible housings. | — | 13 | 40 | 33 Shore D |
Tango digital material, Shore A 95 | Hardest Tango blend, essentially a tough semi-rigid plastic with slight give. | — | 18 | 30 | 45 Shore D |
What is TangoPlus FLX9860-DM?
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM is TangoPlus heat treated to FLX9860-DM — typical choice for over-moulded handle simulation and semi-rigid seals. TangoPlus FLX9860-DM has a tensile strength of 5 MPa (0.653 ksi), weaker than 82% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 75% and the elastic modulus is 0 GPa (5.8×10⁻⁴ Msi). TangoPlus FLX9860-DM has a density of 1.14 g/cm³ (0.0412 lb/in³), lighter than 60% of polymer grades. FLX930 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; FLX9860-DM is available on request or by drawing note.
Limitations
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 15/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Difficult to machine — 22/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 50°C (122 °F), worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Low stiffness — 0 GPa (5.8×10⁻⁴ Msi), worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Hard to polish — 25/100, worse than 90% of polymer grades
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM properties
Typical room-temperature values for TangoPlus FLX9860-DM; 14 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are TangoPlus reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical1
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM has a density of 1.14 g/cm³ (0.0412 lb/in³), lighter than 60% of polymer grades.
Mechanical7
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM has a tensile strength of 5 MPa (0.653 ksi), weaker than 82% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 75% and the elastic modulus is 0 GPa (5.8×10⁻⁴ Msi).
Thermal3
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM is rated for continuous service to 50°C (122 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of polymer grades.
Electrical1
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (60/100), worse than 89% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Manufacturability3
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM's machinability is poor (22/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades); formability very good (75/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with TangoPlus FLX9860-DM
Is TangoPlus easy to machine?
Do not machine — soft tacky elastomer; trim gates and flash with a sharp blade or scissors and remove support gel by waterjet plus caustic soak.
Can TangoPlus be welded?
Not weldable; join with cyanoacrylate or silicone adhesive, or print flexible and rigid regions in one job as a digital material.
Can TangoPlus be formed, bent or molded?
Printed only by PolyJet jetting at ~30–35 µm layers; keep wall thickness ≥1 mm for handling and orient tensile axis in-plane, since Z-direction interfaces are the weakest.
What surface finishes work on TangoPlus?
Clear parts stay slightly hazy after support removal; a thin clear UV or acrylic conformal coat improves transparency and slows yellowing, but paint and plating do not adhere well.
TangoPlus 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/polyether acrylate oligomerflexible backbone giving the rubber-like network | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| photoinitiator (acylphosphine oxide typeUV cure at 365–405 nm | 0.5 – 3 | 1.5 |
| additives (stabilizer, surfactant) | 0.1 – 2 | 0.5 |
| mono/difunctional acrylate monomers (reaacrylic esters incl. isobornyl/alkoxylated acrylates | ≥ 25 (balance) | — |
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM — frequently asked
What is TangoPlus FLX9860-DM used for?
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM is typically used for transparent flexible prototypes, medical tubing mockups and soft lens simulations. In short: legacy clear flexible resin; replaced by Agilus30 Clear; highest elongation in family.
What is the tensile strength of TangoPlus FLX9860-DM?
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM has a typical tensile strength of 5 MPa (0.653 ksi) — weaker than 82% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is TangoPlus FLX9860-DM easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (22/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades). Do not machine — soft tacky elastomer; trim gates and flash with a sharp blade or scissors and remove support gel by waterjet plus caustic soak.
Can TangoPlus FLX9860-DM be welded?
Not weldable; join with cyanoacrylate or silicone adhesive, or print flexible and rigid regions in one job as a digital material.
What surface finishes work on TangoPlus FLX9860-DM?
Clear parts stay slightly hazy after support removal; a thin clear UV or acrylic conformal coat improves transparency and slows yellowing, but paint and plating do not adhere well.
Can TangoPlus FLX9860-DM be formed, bent or molded?
Printed only by PolyJet jetting at ~30–35 µm layers; keep wall thickness ≥1 mm for handling and orient tensile axis in-plane, since Z-direction interfaces are the weakest.
What is the maximum service temperature of TangoPlus FLX9860-DM?
TangoPlus FLX9860-DM is rated for continuous use to about 50°C (122 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- PolyJet Rubber-like Photopolymers — Tango family (TangoPlus FLX930, TangoBlackPlus FLX980) — Stratasys (2018)
- PolyJet Digital Materials data sheet (FLX98xx-DM rubber-like blends) — Stratasys (2018)
- Agilus30 / Agilus30 Clear data sheet (replacement grade comparison) — Stratasys (2021)
- PolyJet (2025)
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.