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Durable Resin

Durable Resin

Functional Resins
DurableImpact resistantHigh detailFunctional

Durable resin is formulated to simulate polypropylene (PP), combining low stiffness with high elongation and impact strength. It is generally the toughest and most flexible of the common resin tiers, capable of significant deformation before breaking rather than cracking under stress. It produces parts with a smooth, glossy surface finish and notably low friction, comparable to engineering plastics like acetal (POM), which makes it well suited to moving or sliding components. Compared to tough resin, which simulates ABS and holds more rigidity, durable resin trades additional stiffness for even greater flexibility and impact resistance. Durable resin suits living hinges, snap-fit assemblies, ball joints, and low-friction, low-wear moving parts.

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Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength13–91 MPa
Tensile modulus900–2000 MPa
Elongation8–75 %
Flexural strength35–135 MPa
Flexural modulus660–3250 MPa
Density1.13 g/cm³
Thermal
Heat deflection at 66 PSI30–70 °C
Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

770 × 770 × 520 mm

Min wall thicknessSLA 0.6 mm, DLP 0.6 mm, MSLA 0.6 mm, PolyJet 1 mm, LCD 0.6 mm
Min detail size0.25 mm
Default layer height0.1 mm
Default infill100%
Min embossing0.5 mm
Min engraving0.5 mm
Accuracy± 0.2 mm
Warping riskModerate
Interlocking partsNot supported

Available finishes

Each finish can be combined with the available colors at checkout.

Standard

Standard

7 colors

Resin parts have a smooth surface with fine layer lines that are typically not very noticeable. The surface has a natural, semi-matte texture rather than a glossy shine, and marks from support removal can still be visible.

Electroplated

Electroplated

4 colors

Electroplated parts are coated in a thin layer of real metal (typically nickel or copper), giving them a fully metallic, reflective look rather than a painted appearance. The metal layer also adds strength, conductivity, and abrasion resistance.

Electroplated Colored

Electroplated Colored

5 colors

This finish combines a real metal-plating layer with a custom color, giving parts a glossy, metallic sheen in color. The underlying metal layer also adds genuine strength and abrasion resistance beyond the resin alone.

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