Tough 2000 Resin V2 is a rugged SLA 3D printing material with strength and stiffness comparable to ABS. It combines toughness with high temperature and creep resistance, making it well suited for heavy-duty functional prototypes, end-use parts, jigs, fixtures, protective shells, and snap-fit enclosures that must resist shattering, deformation, and long-term wear.

The V2 formulation delivers 3x higher fracture toughness, improved temperature resistance, better material longevity, and enhanced aesthetics compared to the original Tough 2000 Resin. It also features a darker, more matte finish that improves contrast and scratch resistance for presentation-ready parts.

The material matches ABS closely in tensile modulus (both at 1800 MPa) and surpasses it in ultimate tensile strength (40.4 MPa vs. 39 MPa) and elongation at break (79% vs. 8%). Its heat deflection temperature of 70 °C at 0.45 MPa is somewhat lower than the typical ABS range of 80-90 °C noted in literature, so it is best evaluated against your specific application requirements. Download the Tough 2000 Resin V2 Technical Data Sheet for a full side-by-side comparison.

Each material in the Formlabs Tough Resin family is benchmarked against a different thermoplastic. Tough 1000 Resin is the most ductile, comparable to HDPE, with a 180% elongation at break and exceptional wear and fatigue resistance. Tough 1500 Resin V2 is balanced between stiffness and compliance, comparable to polypropylene, and is well suited for compliant mechanisms, latches, and self-tapping screw bosses. Tough 2000 Resin V2 is the strongest and stiffest of the three, comparable to ABS, and is the best choice when high temperature and creep resistance are priorities. Learn more on the Tough 1500 Resin V2 and Tough 1000 Resin pages.

Parts printed at 100 μm on a Form 4 and post-cured with a Form Cure V2 for 12 minutes at 70 °C exhibit the following properties: 40.4 MPa ultimate tensile strength, 1800 MPa tensile modulus, 79% elongation at break, 67 MPa flexural strength, 1701 MPa flexural modulus, 25 J/m notched Izod impact strength, and a heat deflection temperature of 70 °C at 0.45 MPa. Full specifications are available in the Technical Data Sheet.

The material offers exceptional creep resistance, showing only 1.3% creep strain under a 4 MPa load after two weeks. This makes it a reliable choice for structural jigs, load-bearing fixtures, and enclosures that must hold their shape under continuous stress.

Yes. Its 79% elongation at break and high fracture toughness of 305 J/m2 make it well suited for snap-fit assemblies and parts that undergo repeated flexing without breaking. The recommended applications include snap-fit enclosures and robust protective shells.

Tough 2000 Resin V2 is compatible with the Form 4, Form 4B, Form 4L, and Form 4BL printers. It uses the Form 4 Resin Tank or Form 4L Resin Tank, and works with the Form 4 Build Platform, Form 4 Flex Build Platform, Form 4L Build Platform, and Form 4L Flex Build Platform.

Post-processing involves two main steps. First, wash the part using isopropyl alcohol or an ether-based solution to remove uncured resin from the surface. Formlabs Form Wash or Form Wash L are both compatible. Second, post-cure the part using a Form Cure or Form Cure L unit. Post-curing is essential for parts to achieve their full strength and intended functional properties by completing the chemical reaction initiated during printing.

Wash time settings are available on the Formlabs support site for Form Wash and Form Wash L. Cure settings are available separately for Form Cure V1, Form Cure V2, Form Cure L V1, and Form Cure L V2.

Formlabs offers a 3D printed sample part that you can request to see and feel the material quality firsthand. You can also download the Technical Data Sheet to review full mechanical property data, or compare it against other Formlabs materials. For pricing information or bulk order options, visit the Tough 2000 Resin product page or contact the Formlabs sales team.