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.
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Using BioMed Black Resin
Using BioMed Black Resin
BioMed Black Resin is a medical-grade material designed for a wide range of end-use applications where performance, aesthetics and biocompatibility are critical. BioMed Black Resin is USP Class VI certified, and printed parts are validated for long-term contact with skin and short-term mucosal membrane contact.
BioMed Black resin can be sterilized by autoclave, E-beam, gamma, and ethylene oxide.
Note:
To learn more about the performance or specific material properties of BioMed Black 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.
Recommended for:
- Medical devices and device components
- Biocompatible molds, jigs and fixtures
- End-use parts requiring patient contact
- Consumer goods
| BioMed Black Resin | BioMed White Resin | BioMed Clear Resin | BioMed Amber Resin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can be sterilized | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Transparent | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Can be polished | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with Form 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with Form 3B/3B+/3BL | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certifications | USP Class VI ISO 10993-5, -10,-23 | USP Class VI ISO 10993-5, -10,-23 USP <151> Pyrogen + ISO 10993-11 Acute systemic Toxicity Testing | USP Class VI ISO 10993-5, -10,-23 ISO 18562-1,-2,-3,-4 | ISO 10993-5, -10,-23 ISO 13485 |
| Layer thickness | 50 microns 100 microns | 50 microns 100 microns | 50 microns 100 microns | 50 microns 100 microns |
Comparison with other materials
| BioMed Black Resin | BioMed White Resin | BioMed Clear Resin | BioMed Amber Resin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate tensile strength (MPa) | 35.7 | 45.8 | 52 | 73 |
| Tensile modulus (GPa) | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12.3 |
| Flexural modulus (GPa) | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| IZOD Impact strength (J/m) | 24.8 | 15.1 | 35 | 28 |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) @ 1.8 MPa | 49.4 | 52.4 | 54 | 65 |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 68 | 67 | 67 | 78 |
To learn more about the performance properties of Formlabs resins, refer to the library of material properties data sheets.
Required resources
Made by Formlabs:
- Compatible Formlabs SLA printer with up-to-date firmware
- PreForm software (most recent version)
- Build platform
- Resin tank
- BioMed Black Resin
- Form Wash or Finish Kit
- Form Cure
Printing
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.
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.
If the model is hollow or has internal channels, ensure liquid resin is flushed out thoroughly from these features. Allow parts to fully dry before post-curing.
Post-curing requirements
BioMed Black Resin requires post-curing to reach its optimal mechanical properties.
Refer to the support article Form Cure time and temperature settings for post-curing recommendations.
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