Vero
Vero is the rigid acrylate photopolymer family for Stratasys PolyJet material jetting, UV-cured to opaque colour or clear parts with an ABS/PMMA-like look, high dimensional accuracy and fine surface finish.
Values for the Vivid Colors condition
Vero grades and fills
Vero is supplied in 3 conditions, soft to hard. Vivid Colors is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VeroFlex tough/flexural rigid resin | Select where higher strain-to-failure and hinge-like flexural fatigue are needed rather than maximum stiffness, e.g. printed eyewear frames. | 40 | 50 | 30 | 80 Shore D |
VeroDent / VeroGlaze dental model resins | Choose for dental stone-look models, try-ins and veneer mock-ups needing shade-matched opaque colour and fine detail. | 50 | 57 | 15 | 85 Shore D |
Vivid ColorsDefault opaque colour Vero (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black/White, VeroVivid family) | Default choice for opaque, full-colour appearance models and multi-material colour blends. | 57 | 17 | 84 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Vero is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
MED | Biocompatible Vero | Certification |
Clear | Transparent rigid Vero | Grade option |
What is Vero?
Vero is the rigid acrylate photopolymer family for Stratasys PolyJet material jetting, UV-cured to opaque colour or clear parts with an ABS/PMMA-like look, high dimensional accuracy and fine surface finish. It is used for appearance models, assembly verification, transparent flow-channel models and dental or medical models, in Vivid Colors, Clear, MED, Dental and Flex grades. Limits are a glass transition near 53 °C (continuous use below 45 °C), low notched impact strength (20-30 J/m), water absorption above 1 %, plus yellowing and property loss from residual monomer and UV ageing — choose Digital ABS where functional loads are carried. Vero has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0424 lb/in³), lighter than 52% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 53°C (127 °F). Vero has a tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi), stronger than 65% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 2.5 GPa (0.363 Msi).
What is Vero used for?
- Visual and appearance models
- Multi-colour concept prototypes
- Assembly and fit verification parts
- Transparent flow-channel and fluid-path models
- Dental models and surgical planning models
- Rigid substrates for Agilus overmould prints
- Sales and exhibition samples
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 70/100, better than 77% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 45°C (113 °F), worse than 98% of polymer grades
- Limited formability — 5/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 55/100, worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Difficult to weld — 5/100, worse than 89% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 20/100, worse than 88% of polymer grades
Vero properties
Typical room-temperature values for Vero-Vivid Colors; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical3
Vero has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0424 lb/in³), lighter than 52% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 53°C (127 °F).
Mechanical9
Vero has a tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi), stronger than 65% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 2.5 GPa (0.363 Msi).
Thermal6
Vero is rated for continuous service to 45°C (113 °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).
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (55/100), worse than 94% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of Vero takes about 115 MJ of energy and emits 6.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 70% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability4
Vero's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (5/100); formability not recommended (5/100).
Common Calculations3
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. Vero is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Vero
Is Vero easy to machine?
Drills, taps and sands cleanly at low speed with sharp tools, but is notch-sensitive — avoid heavy cuts and heat build-up that softens material above ~50 °C.
Can Vero be welded?
Thermoset and non-weldable; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or UV-cure acrylic adhesives.
Can Vero be formed, bent or molded?
Not moldable or thermoformable — geometry is set by PolyJet jetting with SUP support; wall thicknesses down to ~0.6 mm and 14–32 µm layers are routine, and unsupported thin features should be oriented to limit warping.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to Vero. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
3D printing
| Technologies | POLYJET |
|---|---|
| Layer height | 50 – 300 µmdefault 100 µm |
| Minimum wall / feature | 1 / 0.5 mm |
| Build envelope | 300 × 300 × 380 mm |
| Supports | Yes |
| Anisotropy | Moderate |
Vero 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 (isobornyl acrylate, areactive diluent/monomer fraction | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| acrylic/urethane-acrylate oligomerscrosslinking backbone | 20 – 45 | 35 |
| epoxy/acrylate crosslinker | 5 – 20 | 12 |
| photoinitiatorUV free-radical initiator | 0.5 – 3 | 1.5 |
| pigments / inorganic filler0 for Clear; ash content 0.2–0.4 % in opaque grades | 0 – 4 | 1.5 |
What surface finishes work on Vero?
Support removal by water-jet/caustic soak, then sand and clear-lacquer or paint; Clear grades reach near-optical transparency after wet sanding plus clear coat, and a UV-blocking coating is recommended to slow yellowing.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on polymer parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Coating
Coloring
Metallization / Functional
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Vero in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Also called
- PolyJet Rigid Resin
How much does Vero cost?
Vero is a specialty-cost polymer ($$$$$), pricier than about 100% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Vero — frequently asked
What is Vero used for?
Vero is typically used for visual and appearance models, multi-colour concept prototypes, assembly and fit verification parts, transparent flow-channel and fluid-path models, dental models and surgical planning models and rigid substrates for Agilus overmould prints. In short: multi-color PolyJet resin.
What is the tensile strength of Vero?
Vero has a typical tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) — stronger than 65% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Vero easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades). Drills, taps and sands cleanly at low speed with sharp tools, but is notch-sensitive — avoid heavy cuts and heat build-up that softens material above ~50 °C.
Can Vero be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (5/100). Thermoset and non-weldable; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or UV-cure acrylic adhesives.
What surface finishes work on Vero?
Support removal by water-jet/caustic soak, then sand and clear-lacquer or paint; Clear grades reach near-optical transparency after wet sanding plus clear coat, and a UV-blocking coating is recommended to slow yellowing.
Can Vero be formed, bent or molded?
Not moldable or thermoformable — geometry is set by PolyJet jetting with SUP support; wall thicknesses down to ~0.6 mm and 14–32 µm layers are routine, and unsupported thin features should be oriented to limit warping.
What is the maximum service temperature of Vero?
Vero is rated for continuous use to about 45°C (113 °F), and briefly to 55°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Vero Vivid Colors and Vero Dental?
Vivid Colors is the default condition — default choice for opaque, full-colour appearance models and multi-material colour blends. Dental: choose for dental stone-look models, try-ins and veneer mock-ups needing shade-matched opaque colour and fine detail.
How much does Vero cost?
Vero is a specialty-cost polymer ($$$$$), pricier than about 100% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in Vero?
Yes — Vero is available for 3D printing with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- PolyJet Rigid Opaque / Vero material datasheet — Stratasys (2023)
- VeroClear (RGD810) & VeroUltraClear transparent material data — Stratasys (2022)
- MED610 / VeroDent / VeroGlaze biocompatible & dental material data — Stratasys (2022)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 / D570 test methods — ASTM International (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.