Draft Resin is the fastest-printing Formlabs resin. Parts printed with Draft Resin print three to four times faster than parts printed with other standard resins.
The print speed of Draft Resin makes it ideal for same-day design iterations and printing bulky, full-build-volume parts in less than eight hours.
Note:
To learn more about the performance or specific material properties of Draft Resin, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS). Always consult the SDS as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Formlabs materials.
| Resin | Layer thickness | Print time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Clear Resin | 25 microns 50 microns 100 microns | 55 hours 24 hours 13 hours | |
| Draft Resin V1 | 300 microns | 4 hours | ||
| Draft Resin V2 | 100 microns 200 microns | 9 hours 3 hours |
Not suitable for:
Notice:
To avoid damage to equipment, check the resin tank compatibility table in Choosing the right material to confirm you are using a resin tank that is compatible with this material.
Comparison with other Formlabs materials
| Draft Resin V1, post-cured (room temp) |
Draft Resin V1, post-cured (60 °C) |
Draft Resin V2, post-cured (room temp) |
Draft Resin V2, post-cured (60 °C) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTS (MPa) | 28 | 36 | 36 | 52 |
| Elongation (%) | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Tensile Modulus (GPa) | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| Flex Modulus (GPa) | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Notched Izod (J/m) | 35 | 21 | 29 | 26 |
| HDT @ 1.8 MPa (°C) | 44.3 | 50.1 | 53.0 | 74.0 |
| HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 50.7 | 63.4 | 44.0 | 57.0 |
To learn more about the performance properties of Formlabs resins, refer to the library of material properties datasheets.
To learn more about the performance properties of Formlabs resins, refer to the library of material properties datasheets.
Printing with Draft Resin
Draft Resin prints at 100 microns and 200 microns. Draft Resin’s accuracy in the X- and Y-axes is comparable with other standard resins. Draft Resin is not recommended for parts that require fine surface detail.
Notice:
To avoid damage to equipment, check the resin tank compatibility table in Choosing the right material to confirm you are using a resin tank that is compatible with this material.
Install or update PreForm, then set up the next print job.
To prepare a model for printing in PreForm:
Print feature recommendations
Print successfully with Draft Resin by following Formlabs design guidelines. Draft prints with thicker layers and requires slightly different design considerations than other standard resins.
Minimum supported wall thickness
Recommended: 400 microns
Minimum unsupported wall thickness
Recommended: 600 microns
Overhangs
Recommended: 100 microns
Shallow angles
Recommended: 19° from level
Maximum horizontal support span
Recommended: 6000 microns
Minimum Vertical wire diameter
Recommended: 300 microns to 1500 microns
Embossed detail
Minimum: 100 microns
Recommended: 200 microns
Minimum engraved detail
Recommended: 400 microns
Minimum clearance
Recommended: 500 microns
Minimum hole diameter
Recommended: 500 microns
Drain hole diameter
Recommended: 350 microns
Finishing
The Form Wash agitates the solvent bath and removes parts from the bath after a set time. Wash parts according to the support article Form Wash time settings. Pay particular attention to information that affects mechanical properties or biocompatibility requirements.
Use a syringe or compressed air to thoroughly clear any remaining liquid resin from internal channels and negative features. If post-curing, allow parts to fully dry.
Sand and paint using the same finishing processes used for standard resins.
Post-curing requirements
Post-curing is not required for Draft Resin. Post-curing will increase tensile strength and decrease elongation.
Refer to the Form Cure time and temperature settings for post-curing recommendations.
