VeroBlackPlus HQ16
Print state
also RGD875
HQ16 = high Quality mode
Use for fine text, thin walls and sharp edges; slower build, slightly better strength consistency.
Values for the HQ16 condition
Other VeroBlackPlus grades and fills
VeroBlackPlus is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at VeroBlackPlus.
Compare all 4 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
High Speed / Draft mode | Cheapest, fastest build for large massing models where surface detail is not critical. | 47 | 51 | 13 | 83 Shore D |
GLOSSYDefault Printed with support only under overhangs | Default choice for visual models: deepest black, highest gloss and best measured strength. | 50 | 55 | 17 | 84 Shore D |
Digital Material grey shades | Choose when a calibrated grey tone is needed in one build; mechanical properties stay in the rigid-opaque band. | 50 | 55 | 20 | 84 Shore D |
HQ16This page High Quality mode | Use for fine text, thin walls and sharp edges; slower build, slightly better strength consistency. | 53 | 58 | 18 | 85 Shore D |
What is VeroBlackPlus HQ16?
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 is VeroBlackPlus in the HQ16 condition — use for fine text, thin walls and sharp edges; slower build, slightly better strength consistency. VeroBlackPlus HQ16 has a yield strength of 53 MPa (7.69 ksi) and a tensile strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) — stronger than 59% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 2.6 GPa (0.377 Msi). VeroBlackPlus HQ16 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). GLOSSY is the default condition FabDigit quotes; HQ16 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 89% 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
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.3%, worse than 88% of polymer grades
- Difficult to weld — 10/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 70/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 properties
Typical room-temperature values for VeroBlackPlus HQ16; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are VeroBlackPlus reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical4
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 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).
Mechanical14
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 has a yield strength of 53 MPa (7.69 ksi) and a tensile strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) — stronger than 59% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 2.6 GPa (0.377 Msi).
Thermal11
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 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).
Electrical2
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), worse than 78% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of VeroBlackPlus HQ16 takes about 110 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 64% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability4
VeroBlackPlus HQ16's machinability is good (57/100, worse than 56% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (10/100); formability not recommended (5/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with VeroBlackPlus HQ16
Is VeroBlackPlus easy to machine?
Drill, tap and sand at low speed with sharp tools and light feed — the cured acrylate is notch-sensitive and softens near 50 °C, so avoid dry high-speed cutting.
Can VeroBlackPlus be welded?
Thermoset, so no thermal welding; bond with cyanoacrylate, UV-cure acrylate or epoxy after light scuffing and degreasing.
Can VeroBlackPlus be formed, bent or molded?
Shape is defined entirely by the print — no post-forming; orient thin features to build direction, allow ~0.1 mm/100 mm growth and design ≥0.6 mm walls, then water-jet or NaOH-soak the SUP support gel away.
What surface finishes work on VeroBlackPlus?
Sands from 400 to 2000 grit and takes primer, solvent-free paint and clear lacquer well; the as-printed glossy black polishes to near-piano finish but UV clear-coat is recommended to slow yellowing/embrittlement.
VeroBlackPlus 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 / reactive diluents controlling viscosity and Tg | 40 – 70 | 55 |
| acrylic monomer, multifunctional (crossl | 5 – 15 | 8 |
| photoinitiator (acylphosphine oxide type | 1 – 3 | 2 |
| carbon black pigmentgives opaque deep black; also raises UV absorption | 0.5 – 2 | 1 |
| stabilizers / surfactants | 0.1 – 1 | 0.5 |
| urethane/epoxy acrylate oligomersnetwork former | ≥ 20 (balance) | — |
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 — frequently asked
What is VeroBlackPlus HQ16 used for?
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 is typically used for visual prototypes, consumer electronics housings, black cosmetic parts and assembly fit checks. In short: deep black PolyJet resin; sharp cosmetic detail; prototype use, not functional.
What is the yield strength of VeroBlackPlus HQ16?
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 has a typical yield strength of 53 MPa (7.69 ksi) and a tensile strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) — stronger than 59% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is VeroBlackPlus HQ16 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (57/100, worse than 56% of polymer grades). Drill, tap and sand at low speed with sharp tools and light feed — the cured acrylate is notch-sensitive and softens near 50 °C, so avoid dry high-speed cutting.
Can VeroBlackPlus HQ16 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (10/100). Thermoset, so no thermal welding; bond with cyanoacrylate, UV-cure acrylate or epoxy after light scuffing and degreasing.
What surface finishes work on VeroBlackPlus HQ16?
Sands from 400 to 2000 grit and takes primer, solvent-free paint and clear lacquer well; the as-printed glossy black polishes to near-piano finish but UV clear-coat is recommended to slow yellowing/embrittlement.
Can VeroBlackPlus HQ16 be formed, bent or molded?
Shape is defined entirely by the print — no post-forming; orient thin features to build direction, allow ~0.1 mm/100 mm growth and design ≥0.6 mm walls, then water-jet or NaOH-soak the SUP support gel away.
What is the maximum service temperature of VeroBlackPlus HQ16?
VeroBlackPlus HQ16 is rated for continuous use to about 45°C (113 °F), and briefly to 60°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between VeroBlackPlus GLOSSY and VeroBlackPlus HQ16?
GLOSSY is the default condition — default choice for visual models: deepest black, highest gloss and best measured strength. HQ16: use for fine text, thin walls and sharp edges; slower build, slightly better strength consistency. Yield strength is 50 MPa in GLOSSY versus 53 MPa in HQ16.
Sources
- PolyJet Rigid Opaque Materials (Vero family, RGD8xx) data sheet — Stratasys (2023)
- PolyJet Materials Safety and Handling / Digital Materials guide — Stratasys (2022)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 / D785 / D570 test methods — ASTM International (2022)
- Material-jetting photopolymer property compilations — CAMPUS / Senvol-style AM material databases (2024)
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.