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Transparent Resin

Transparent Resin

Functional Resins
High detailVisualSmoothTransparent

Transparent resin is formulated to be optically clear, but achieving true glass-like transparency typically requires sanding, polishing, or a clear coating beyond the as-printed state. Without this finishing work, layer lines scatter light and give parts a frosted appearance similar to translucent resin. Some clear resins are also prone to yellowing with prolonged UV or sunlight exposure. This makes transparent resin the right choice when a part needs to be seen through clearly, while translucent resin is the better fit when soft light diffusion is the actual goal, or when the extra finishing work isn't worth it for the application. Transparent resin suits optical components, internal mechanisms and fluid channels that need visual inspection, and prototypes simulating glass or clear plastic parts.

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Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength43–68 MPa
Tensile modulus1932–3000 MPa
Elongation6–13 %
Flexural strength66–110 MPa
Flexural modulus2100–3200 MPa
Density1.14 g/cm³
Thermal
Heat deflection at 66 PSI45–61 °C
Heat deflection at 264 PSI48–50 °C
Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

800 × 800 × 550 mm

Min wall thicknessSLA 0.6 mm, PolyJet 1 mm, MSLA 0.6 mm, DLP 0.6 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.

Transparent Clear

Transparent Clear

1 color

Transparent resin parts have a naturally hazy, semi-clear look rather than glass-like clarity, with thinner sections appearing clearer than thick ones. The surface can also yellow over time with UV or sunlight exposure, even after full curing.

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