VeroBlue GLOSSY
Print state · default condition
also RGD840
GLOSSY = glossy print mode
Default choice for appearance models: smoothest, most saturated blue surface on up-facing geometry.
Values for the GLOSSY condition
Other VeroBlue grades and fills
VeroBlue is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at VeroBlue.
- DM-BLEND
- GLOSSY
Compare all 2 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Material blend (VeroBlue jetted with TangoBlackPlus / other Vero resins) | Use when a single part needs graded stiffness, overmold-like soft zones or intermediate colours in one build. | — | 20 | 60 | 60 Shore D |
GLOSSYDefaultThis page Glossy print mode | Default choice for appearance models: smoothest, most saturated blue surface on up-facing geometry. | 48 | 55 | 17 | 84 Shore D |
What is VeroBlue GLOSSY?
VeroBlue GLOSSY is VeroBlue in the GLOSSY condition — default choice for appearance models: smoothest, most saturated blue surface on up-facing geometry. VeroBlue GLOSSY has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 2.5 GPa (0.363 Msi). VeroBlue GLOSSY 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).
Advantages
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.15%, better than 97% of polymer grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 75/100, better than 86% 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
- Difficult to weld — 5/100, worse than 89% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 20/100, worse than 88% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.3%, worse than 88% of polymer grades
VeroBlue GLOSSY properties
Typical room-temperature values for VeroBlue GLOSSY; 26 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are VeroBlue reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical4
VeroBlue GLOSSY 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
VeroBlue GLOSSY has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 2.5 GPa (0.363 Msi).
Thermal11
VeroBlue GLOSSY 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).
Electrical4
VeroBlue GLOSSY has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (75/100), worse than 66% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of VeroBlue GLOSSY takes about 120 MJ of energy and emits 6 kg of CO₂ — more than 73% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability5
VeroBlue GLOSSY's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (5/100); formability not recommended (5/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with VeroBlue GLOSSY
Is VeroBlue easy to machine?
Drills, taps and sands easily with sharp tools and light feeds, but is notch-sensitive and chips at thin edges; keep cutting speeds low to avoid heat softening near 50 °C.
Can VeroBlue be welded?
Not weldable; join with cyanoacrylate or UV-cure acrylic adhesive, or mechanical fasteners with brass heat-set inserts installed at low temperature.
Can VeroBlue be formed, bent or molded?
Not mouldable — the part geometry is produced only by PolyJet jetting and UV cure; design walls ≥1 mm and expect ±0.1 mm/±0.1–0.2 % accuracy.
What surface finishes work on VeroBlue?
Remove SUP705/706 support by waterjet or NaOH bath, then wet-sand and polish for gloss; primer plus acrylic or urethane paint (or vacuum metallising) is recommended to block UV-driven yellowing.
VeroBlue 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 |
|---|---|---|
| acrylic monomer (isobornyl acrylate / acreactive diluent, sets Tg and shrinkage | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| urethane acrylate oligomertoughness / backbone | 15 – 30 | 22 |
| epoxy or polyester acrylate oligomer | 10 – 30 | 20 |
| photoinitiator (acylphosphine oxide typeUV cure at print head lamp | 0.1 – 3 | 1.5 |
| blue pigment / colorantgives opaque blue | 0.2 – 2 | 1 |
| additives (stabilizers, surfactants)jetting rheology and shelf stability | balance | — |
VeroBlue GLOSSY — frequently asked
What is VeroBlue GLOSSY used for?
VeroBlue GLOSSY is typically used for color prototypes, educational models and display parts. In short: legacy colour PolyJet resin; colour-coded prototype parts; largely superseded by VeroGray.
What is the yield strength of VeroBlue GLOSSY?
VeroBlue GLOSSY has a typical yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is VeroBlue GLOSSY easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades). Drills, taps and sands easily with sharp tools and light feeds, but is notch-sensitive and chips at thin edges; keep cutting speeds low to avoid heat softening near 50 °C.
Can VeroBlue GLOSSY be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (5/100). Not weldable; join with cyanoacrylate or UV-cure acrylic adhesive, or mechanical fasteners with brass heat-set inserts installed at low temperature.
What surface finishes work on VeroBlue GLOSSY?
Remove SUP705/706 support by waterjet or NaOH bath, then wet-sand and polish for gloss; primer plus acrylic or urethane paint (or vacuum metallising) is recommended to block UV-driven yellowing.
Can VeroBlue GLOSSY be formed, bent or molded?
Not mouldable — the part geometry is produced only by PolyJet jetting and UV cure; design walls ≥1 mm and expect ±0.1 mm/±0.1–0.2 % accuracy.
What is the maximum service temperature of VeroBlue GLOSSY?
VeroBlue GLOSSY 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.
Sources
- PolyJet Materials Data Sheet — Vero rigid opaque family (RGD8xx) — Stratasys (2018)
- PolyJet Digital Materials Data Sheet — Stratasys (2019)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 / D2240 / D570 test methods — ASTM International (2022)
- Material jetting photopolymer property surveys — Senvol / ASM Additive Manufacturing data (2021)
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.