Ceramic and Hybrid Resin Materials & Tolerance INFORMATION
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IA3D’s Ability to print using photopolymer resins (hybrid SLA and DLP technologies) yields high-precision components characterized by superior detail fidelity and excellent surface finish. This advanced process accommodates intricate geometries, stringent tolerances, and complex feature sets that conventional manufacturing techniques often find challenging to produce efficiently.
Available Photopolumyer / Hybrid Print Materials:
Ultracur3D RG 3280 Hybrid
Overview:
Ultracur3D RG 3280 (Alumina Ceramic AXTRA Hybrid) is a high-performance ceramic-filled photopolymer engineered applications that demand exceptional stiffness, thermal stability, surface quality, and wear resistance. This material combines the dimensional accuracy and fine feature resolution of photopolymer printing with the enhanced mechanical and thermal properties provided by alumina ceramic reinforcement. Ultracur3D RG 3280 delivers high rigidity, excellent compressive strength, and improved heat resistance compared to standard engineering resins, making it well-suited for precision industrial and technical applications. Its ceramic reinforcement enhances abrasion resistance and ensures low thermal expansion, making it suitable for parts that operate in demanding thermal or mechanically loaded environments.
Applications:
Ultracur3D RG 3280 is commonly used for tooling inserts, fixtures, electrical housings, heat-resistant components, fluid handling parts, molds, jigs, inspection tools, and precision industrial assemblies. This material is especially practical for applications that demand dimensional stability, high stiffness, a smooth surface finish, and resistance to thermal deformation. This material is frequently selected for complex geometries and low-volume technical components where traditional ceramic machining would be difficult, time-consuming, or cost-prohibitive.
| Tensile strength, max load, XY | 87 MPa / 12618 psi |
| Tensile strength, max load, Z | 85 MPa / 12328 psi |
| Tensile modulus, XY | 10600 MPa / 1537 ksi |
| Tensile modulus, Z | 10500 MPa / 1523 ksi |
| Elongation at break, XY | 1.3% |
| Elongation at break, Z | 1% |
| Flexural strength (@ 5%), XY | 73 MPa / 10588 psi |
| Flexural strength (@ 5%), Z | 73 MPa / 10588 psi |
| Flexural modulus, XY | 8780 MPa / 1273 ksi |
| Flexural modulus, Z | 8780 MPa / 1273 ksi |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23ºC), XYZ | 24 J/m |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XY | >280 ºC / >536 ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), Z | >280 ºC / >536 ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XY | 132 ºC / 270 ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), Z | 162 ºC / 324 ºF |
| Hardness | 96 Shore D |
Excellent (Rating A):
Oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, and many non reactive industrial fluids. Ultracur3D RG 3280 also demonstrates excellent thermal stability, high stiffness, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability under elevated temperature operating conditions.
Good/Fair (Rating B):
Alcohols, diluted detergents, and limited exposure to mild industrial cleaning agents. Repeated moisture exposure or long term thermal cycling may gradually affect photopolymer based mechanical properties over time.
Poor (Rating C):
Strong acids, ketones, chlorinated solvents, and aggressive oxidizing chemicals, which can attack the resin matrix and reduce mechanical integrity or dimensional stability.
Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10
Overview:
Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 Hybrid is a high-performance production-grade photopolymer specifically engineered for rigid functional parts that require exceptional stiffness, dimensional stability, surface quality, and thermal performance. Enhanced with hybrid reinforcement technology, this material delivers improved mechanical strength and heat resistance compared to standard rigid resins while maintaining the fine feature resolution and smooth surface finish associated with Figure 4 additive manufacturing systems. PRO-BLK 10 Hybrid is designed for demanding engineering and industrial applications where precision, durability, and aesthetic quality are crucial. Its balance of rigidity, thermal stability, and print accuracy makes it well-suited for functional prototypes, tooling, and low-volume production components.
Applications:
Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 AXTRA Hybrid is commonly used for housings, enclosures, fixtures, jigs, brackets, covers, fluid-handling components, connectors, tooling inserts, and precision industrial assemblies. This material is especially practical for applications that require high-dimensional accuracy, fine detail resolution, smooth surfaces, and stable mechanical performance under moderate thermal or mechanical loading. In additive manufacturing, PRO-BLK 10 Hybrid is frequently selected for end-use components, manufacturing aids, and production quality prototypes where appearance, rigidity, and repeatability are essential.
| Tensile strength, max load, XY | 57 MPa / 8267 psi |
| Tensile strength, max load, Z | 54 MPa / 7832 psi |
| Tensile modulus, XY | 2500 MPa / 363 ksi |
| Tensile modulus, Z | 2400 MPa / 348 ksi |
| Elongation at break, XY | 6% |
| Elongation at break, Z | 5% |
| Flexural strength (@ 5%), XY | 96 MPa / 13924 psi |
| Flexural strength (@ 5%), Z | 90 MPa / 13053 psi |
| Flexural modulus, XY | 2700 MPa / 392 ksi |
| Flexural modulus, Z | 2600 MPa / 377 ksi |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23ºC), XYZ | 25 J/m |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XY | 82 ºC / 180 ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), Z | 82 ºC / 180 ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XY | 70 ºC / 158 ºF |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), Z | 70 ºC / 158 ºF |
| Hardness | 82 Shore D |
Excellent (Rating A):
Oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, and many non-aggressive industrial fluids. Figure 4: PRO-BLK 10 also demonstrates strong dimensional stability and good surface durability for production-grade engineering applications.
Good/Fair (Rating B):
Alcohols, diluted detergents, and limited exposure to mild industrial cleaning solutions. Long-term exposure to elevated humidity, UV light, or thermal cycling may gradually reduce mechanical performance.
Poor (Rating C):
Strong acids, ketones, chlorinated solvents, and aggressive oxidizing chemicals can attack the resin matrix, leading to swelling, embrittlement, or surface degradation.
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Technology:
Laser and a Digital Light Processing (DLP)
Build Size:
249x 140 x 495
( 9.8 x 5.5 x 19.6in)
Materials:
Ceramic (Ultracur3D RG 3280), Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10, Other materials upon request (Open system compatible with 405 nm resins)
Applications: High-resolution ceramic and engineering resin parts — dental models, transparent prototypes, and casting patterns requiring ±0.05 mm detail.
Standard Dimensional Accuracy:
±0.05 to ±0.1 mm (typical), or about ±0.1%
IA3D's Photopolymer Post Processing & Finishing Options
Support Removal
Precision removal of build supports
Heat Treatment
Stress relief and material property optimization
3-Axis Milling
Critical tolerances and precision mating surfaces
Bead Blasting
Uniform matte production finish
Surface Coatings
Additional wear and corrosion protection options
Inspection & Validation
Dimensional and quality verification workflows
Critical features verified with in house inspection.
Certificates of Compliance available upon request.
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