Why Choose Color Resin V5?
3D print parts in colors that represent your brand, product line, or creative vision with accuracy and consistency. Choose any color to closely match final parts without painting, coating, or pigment mixing.
Note
Color Resin is available exclusively in the USA at this time. Tell us more about your needs for custom-colored 3D printed parts by filling out this short survey.
Rich, Vibrant Colors
3D print parts in a wide variety of colors to match your brand, product line, or creative vision. Make parts that blend in or stand out with the freedom to customize colors from subtle neutrals to bold statement colors.
Accurate, Consistent Color Matching
Print parts in your preferred color for accurate prototypes, functional color-coding, or custom end-use applications. Every order is custom-manufactured and checked for quality, ensuring consistent, repeatable results with every order.
Fast, Easy, Affordable
Make custom-colored parts affordably without long outsourcing lead times or using skilled labor for painting, coating, or pigment mixing. Order as little as one liter, which will be manufactured and shipped within one week, and be ready to 3D print in color right out of the box.
Versatile Mechanical Properties
Use industry-leading materials from Formlabs to create custom-colored 3D printed parts that are both aesthetic and functional. Balance strength, toughness, and stiffness for realistic prototypes, end-use parts, and more.
How To Use Color Resin V5
1. Easy ordering and fast shipping: Order your custom-colored resin on this page. Your colored 3D printing material will be manufactured and shipped within one week from a facility in the USA. When your order arrives, it will be ready to print right out of the box.
2. Custom-generated print settings: Prepare your 3D file for printing using a unique Formlabs Print Setting (FPS) file for optimal print performance. This FPS file can be downloaded through PreForm.
3. Print as normal: Print, wash, and post-cure color 3D printed parts using your usual workflow on Formlabs resin printers, with unmatched reliability and exceptional part quality.
Off-the-shelf part at left, and 3D printed prototype at right.
Applications
Color 3D Printing for Professionals
Realistic prototypes that match the color, material, and finish (CMF) of end-use parts
Color-coded jigs and fixtures
Differentiated parts of an assembly
Custom-colored end-use parts
Material Properties*
| Parameter | Color Resin V5 |
|---|---|
|
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
54 MPa |
|
Tensile Modulus |
2500 MPa |
|
Elongation at Break |
15% |
|
Flexural Strength |
91 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 2450 MPa |
|
Notched Izod |
34 J/m |
|
Heat Deflection Temp @ 1.8 MPa |
54 ºC |
|
Heat Deflection Temp @ 0.45 MPa |
62 ºC |
* Data is based on test samples printed in a white colored resin. Properties for other colors will be within ± 15% of this range.
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FAQ
You can order Color Resin V5 directly on the Formlabs Color Resin product page. Use a Hex code, RGB profile, or the color picker tool to specify your desired color. Every order is custom-manufactured and checked for quality before shipping, so you receive a consistent, repeatable result each time.
The minimum order quantity is one liter. Once you place your order, your Color Resin V5 will be manufactured and shipped within one week from a facility in the USA, arriving ready to print right out of the box.
At this time, Color Resin V5 is available exclusively for customers in the USA.
Yes. In addition to fully custom colors, you can choose from a selection of classic colors if you do not need a custom profile.
Color Resin V5 is designed for the Form 4 Series of SLA 3D printers. It works within the standard Formlabs resin printing workflow, so no special equipment is required beyond your existing setup.
Prepare your 3D file for printing using a unique Formlabs Print Settings (FPS) file, which is generated for optimal print performance and can be downloaded directly through PreForm.
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.
Color Resin V5 offers a balance of strength, toughness, and stiffness suited for both aesthetic and functional parts. Key properties include an Ultimate Tensile Strength of 54 MPa, Tensile Modulus of 2500 MPa, Elongation at Break of 15%, and Flexural Strength of 91 MPa. Note that test data is based on white-colored samples; properties for other colors will be within ±15% of this range. You can download the full Color Resin V5 Technical Data Sheet for complete specifications.
Color Resin V5 is well suited for realistic prototypes that closely match the color, material, and finish of end-use parts; color-coded jigs and fixtures; differentiating components within an assembly; and custom-colored end-use parts across a wide range of industries.
Color Resin V5 eliminates the need for painting, coating, or pigment mixing by delivering your chosen color directly in the printed material. This approach avoids long outsourcing lead times and skilled labor requirements, making it a faster and more affordable path to consistently colored parts.
Post-Processing
Washing
The foundational step in any SLA post-processing workflow is to remove any excess resin on the surface of the parts through an alcohol or ether wash.
SETTINGS
Curing
Post-curing for General Purpose Resins is optional. However, Formlabs recommends a short post-curing to reduce surface tack and improve mechanical properties.
SETTINGS
Form Cure V1 | Form Cure V2 | Form Cure L V1 | Form Cure L V2