VisiJet M3 Crystal
VisiJet M3 Crystal is a clear, rigid UV-cured photopolymer for 3D Systems MultiJet Printing (MJP), comparable in application scope to Stratasys VeroClear but built with meltable wax support.
Reference datasheet — VisiJet M3 Crystal is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the As-Printed condition
VisiJet M3 Crystal grades and fills
VisiJet M3 Crystal is supplied in one standard condition, As-Printed. As-Printed is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways VisiJet M3 Crystal is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
Polished | Polished / clear-coated | Surface finish |
USP-VI | USP Class VI / biocompatibility-tested build | Certification |
What is VisiJet M3 Crystal?
VisiJet M3 Crystal is a clear, rigid UV-cured photopolymer for 3D Systems MultiJet Printing (MJP), comparable in application scope to Stratasys VeroClear but built with meltable wax support. Engineers use it for transparent visual prototypes and flow-visualisation models, and as investment casting patterns; as-printed properties are 42.4 MPa tensile strength, 6.8% elongation, Shore D 86 hardness and 1.46 GPa modulus, with polished and USP-VI conditions on file. As a crosslinked thermoset it cannot be welded, is notch-sensitive at edges and requires wet sanding plus clear lacquer to reach true optical clarity. VeroClear is the nearest PolyJet equivalent. VisiJet M3 Crystal has a density of 1.02 g/cm³ (0.0368 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 61°C (142 °F). VisiJet M3 Crystal has a tensile strength of 42 MPa (6.15 ksi), weaker than 54% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 6.8% and the elastic modulus is 1.5 GPa (0.212 Msi).
What is VisiJet M3 Crystal used for?
- clear visual prototypes
- fluid flow visualization models
- investment casting patterns
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 70/100, better than 77% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 50°C (122 °F), worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.1%, worse than 87% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 25/100, worse than 76% of polymer grades
VisiJet M3 Crystal properties
Typical room-temperature values for VisiJet M3 Crystal-As-Printed; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
VisiJet M3 Crystal has a density of 1.02 g/cm³ (0.0368 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 61°C (142 °F).
Mechanical8
VisiJet M3 Crystal has a tensile strength of 42 MPa (6.15 ksi), weaker than 54% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 6.8% and the elastic modulus is 1.5 GPa (0.212 Msi).
Thermal8
VisiJet M3 Crystal 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. Thermal expansion is 90 µm/m·K (50 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (80/100), worse than 52% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of VisiJet M3 Crystal takes about 105 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 54% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability3
VisiJet M3 Crystal's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades).
Common Calculations4
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. VisiJet M3 Crystal is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with VisiJet M3 Crystal
Is VisiJet M3 Crystal easy to machine?
Light drilling, tapping and sanding are possible with sharp tools and low heat, but the cured thermoset is notch-sensitive and chips at edges.
Can VisiJet M3 Crystal be welded?
Not weldable (crosslinked thermoset); join with cyanoacrylate or UV-cure acrylic adhesive.
Can VisiJet M3 Crystal be formed, bent or molded?
Not moldable or thermoformable — parts are built layer-by-layer on MJP printers with meltable wax support; keep walls ≥0.8 mm to survive support removal.
VisiJet M3 Crystal 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 monomers (mono- anreactive diluents controlling viscosity for jetting | 45 – 75 | 60 |
| photoinitiator (acylphosphine oxide typeUV cure at print head lamp | 1 – 5 | 3 |
| stabilizers / surfactantsinhibitors, flow and wetting additives | 0 – 3 | 1 |
| urethane acrylate oligomernetwork former, provides toughness | ≥ 15 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on VisiJet M3 Crystal?
Wet-sand progressively to 2000 grit and apply clear acrylic lacquer for transparency; paintable after light abrasion, no plating without a conductive base coat.
How much does VisiJet M3 Crystal cost?
VisiJet M3 Crystal is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
VisiJet M3 Crystal — frequently asked
What is VisiJet M3 Crystal used for?
VisiJet M3 Crystal is typically used for clear visual prototypes, fluid flow visualization models and investment casting patterns. In short: clear rigid MJP resin; USP-VI condition available; wax-support fine detail.
What is the tensile strength of VisiJet M3 Crystal?
VisiJet M3 Crystal has a typical tensile strength of 42 MPa (6.15 ksi) — weaker than 54% of polymer grades.
Is VisiJet M3 Crystal easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades). Light drilling, tapping and sanding are possible with sharp tools and low heat, but the cured thermoset is notch-sensitive and chips at edges.
Can VisiJet M3 Crystal be welded?
Not weldable (crosslinked thermoset); join with cyanoacrylate or UV-cure acrylic adhesive.
What surface finishes work on VisiJet M3 Crystal?
Wet-sand progressively to 2000 grit and apply clear acrylic lacquer for transparency; paintable after light abrasion, no plating without a conductive base coat.
Can VisiJet M3 Crystal be formed, bent or molded?
Not moldable or thermoformable — parts are built layer-by-layer on MJP printers with meltable wax support; keep walls ≥0.8 mm to survive support removal.
What is the maximum service temperature of VisiJet M3 Crystal?
VisiJet M3 Crystal is rated for continuous use to about 50°C (122 °F), and briefly to 65°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does VisiJet M3 Crystal cost?
VisiJet M3 Crystal is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% 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.
Sources
- VisiJet M3 Crystal Material Data Sheet (MJP) — 3D Systems (2021)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D648 test methods referenced by the datasheet — ASTM International (2022)
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies — material jetting photopolymers — Springer (Gibson, Rosen, Stucker) (2021)
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.