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Using BioMed Durable Resin

Using BioMed Durable Resin

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.

BioMed Durable Resin is a clear material for applications requiring impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance. This USP Class VI material is made in an FDA-registered, ISO 13485 facility and can be used in applications for long-term skin (>30 days) and short-term tissue, bone, and dentin contact (<24hrs).

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Recommended for:

  • Patient-specific instruments
  • Single-use instruments
  • End-use devices and components requiring biocompatibility and impact resistance

BioMed Durable Resin prints at 100 microns.

Comparison with other materials

 BioMed Durable ResinBioMed Clear Resin
Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)29.152
Tensile modulus (MPa)9942080
Elongation at break (%)3312
Durometer/Shore Hardness75D78D
Flexural modulus (GPa)0.640.23
IZOD Impact strength (J/m)9835

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

Printing with BioMed Durable Resin

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:

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

Finishing

The Form Wash agitates the solvent bath and removes parts from the bath after a set time. Wash parts according to the manufacturing guide. 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 Durable 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.

Notice:

Follow post-curing recommendations from Formlabs for the clearest and best possible results. Improper post-curing can lead to suboptimal mechanical and biocompatibility properties.

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