Rigid 10K Resin offers high stiffness, strength, and resistance to heat and chemicals, making it a game-changing industrial material for the most demanding jobs. With a stiffness simulating that of glass and fiber-filled thermoplastics, Rigid 10K Resin is designed to maintain structural integrity under any condition.

Rigid 10K Resin was developed to have high stiffness, high strength, and high temperature resistance for use in engineering, aerospace, and manufacturing applications.

To learn more about the performance properties of Formlabs resins, refer to the library of material properties data sheets.

• Rigid 10K Resin prints at 50 and 100 microns.
• Use Resin Tank LT (Form 2) or Resin Tank V.2 (Form 3) are required for printing with Rigid 10K Resin. Standard resin tanks are incompatible with Rigid 10K Resin because the elastic layer in a standard resin tank swells when exposed to the uncured material.
• The extended lifetime of Resin Tank LT does not apply when used with Rigid 10K Resin, a high-performance material that can accelerate wear on the tank. When used with Rigid 10K Resin, Resin Tank LT lasts between 1–2 liters before the elastic layer swells and begins to show wear. Learn how to recognize wear on Resin Tank LT and prolong tank lifetime when printing with Rigid 10K Resin.
• Before printing, ensure Rigid 10K Resin is mixed thoroughly for best results. Shake the resin cartridge and mix the dispensed resin in the tank with the wiper or a spatula with rounded corners. Mix new resin cartridges and any Rigid 10K Resin stored in the cartridge or tank after several weeks.
• If the mixer in the resin tank comes uncoupled during printing, try using a mixer from another tank.
• Parts printed with Rigid 10K Resin offer similar accuracy and strong dimensional stability when compared to parts printed with standard resins.
• Rigid 10K Resin allows for geometries that are slightly thinner than those possible with standard resins.

Install or update PreForm, then set up the next print job.

To prepare a model for printing in PreForm:

1. Open a model.
2. Select the resin, resin version, and the desired layer thickness.
3. Orient to preserve fine details.
4. Generate supports.
5. Send the print job to the printer.

Refer to the support article Starting a print to open the model in PreForm, orient it, generate supports, and select print settings.

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.

After post-curing, the surface of a part printed in Rigid 10K Resin may feel powdery. Rubbing mineral oil or water into the part surface and wiping away any excess will lead to a smoother, less powdery finish.

Rigid 10K Resin requires post-curing to reach its optimal mechanical properties and high heat deflection temperature (HDT).

Refer to the Form Cure time and temperature settings for post-curing requirements.

Formlabs recommends media blasting Rigid 10K Resin printed parts for improved mechanical properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact strength. Media blasting parts reduces surface defects that may cause part failures.

The process of media blasting changes the surface color of Rigid 10K Resin parts from white to cream but does not significantly affect part dimensions.

Comparison with untreated Rigid 10K Resin parts

Rigid 10K Resin parts with and without media blasting were sent for APM testing to compare mechanical and material properties. All parts were media blasted with 70-140 mesh glass beads on all surfaces. See the table below: