Formlabs Custom Tray Resin, 5 L

Optimise your digital dentistry workflow with the Formlabs Custom Tray Resin 5L, a high-capacity solution. This biocompatible material has been designed specifically for the rapid production of custom impression trays, ensuring absolute precision for implants, dentures, crowns, and bridges. Built for high-volume laboratories, this 5-litre container integrates seamlessly with Formlabs automation tools to deliver consistent, precise results whilst significantly reducing labour time. As a dental professional, using this material will ensure reliable outcomes and high-quality finishes across every clinical case.

Why choose Custom Tray Resin?

Precision and efficiency in every print

This resin is more than just a printing consumable — it is a ready-made solution for producing final impressions with exceptional precision. With the Formlabs Custom Tray Resin 5L, you can achieve high throughput by printing complete trays rapidly at 200-micron layer heights. This speed dramatically reduces working time without compromising the quality of the professional finish. The material ensures that patient-specific trays are consistent, providing a solid foundation for your digital workflows. Its biocompatibility also offers complete peace of mind for both you and your patients, making it the ideal choice for bespoke models in complex dental cases.

Applications

Versatile dental solutions

Harness the advanced capabilities of the Formlabs Custom Tray Resin 5L to capture anatomical data in full detail. It is the preferred choice for taking precise final impressions for crown, bridge, implant, and full denture work. Its primary application is the fabrication of rigid, custom impression trays that conform perfectly to the patient's dentition, ensuring superior clinical results.

Using Custom Tray Resin

Optimised digital workflow

Formulated as a long-term solution for dental fabrication, this material facilitates the uniform distribution of impression material, resulting in more accurate moulds. The 5-litre format is designed specifically for use with the Resin Pump System, enabling continuous, uninterrupted production. By printing at 200 microns, laboratories can dramatically cut production times. For best results, we recommend following the specific application guides to ensure precision in every fabricated part.

Required equipment

Essential resources

To achieve professional results with the Formlabs Custom Tray Resin 5L, you will need the following hardware and software:

Scanning

Anatomical data capture

The process begins with accurate data collection. To 3D print an impression tray, use a scanner to digitise the patient's dentition. You can scan directly with an intraoral scanner, or use a desktop scanner to digitise a traditional silicone (PVS) impression or a plaster model. This digital foundation is crucial to the success of the subsequent print.

Design

CAD software integration

Once scanned, the data is processed in dental CAD software to design the specific tray. We recommend choosing software that allows the export of open STL files to ensure compatibility. Whilst design steps vary depending on the programme, the goal is to generate a file ready for PreForm. Contact your software provider for specific details on generating these files from scans.

Design recommendations

Optimised parameters

To ensure the structural integrity and performance of the part, follow these specifications:

Printing

Job preparation

Before launching the print, verify that you are using a compatible resin tank to avoid damage to your equipment. Install or update PreForm to the latest version and configure the job. Open your model, select the correct resin version and layer thickness, and orient the part to preserve fine details. It is essential to orient parts with the intaglio (internal) surfaces facing away from the build platform. Please note that, to comply with biocompatibility regulations, Formlabs Custom Tray Resin requires a dedicated tank, build platform, and Finish Kit that are not shared with other resins.

Finishing

Washing and cleaning

Automated washing with Form Wash ensures consistent cleaning by agitating the solvent and removing parts after the programmed time. Wash parts following the recommended time settings for this material. Pay particular attention to the factors that affect mechanical properties and biocompatibility. If the model is hollow or has internal channels, ensure that all liquid resin is completely removed and allow parts to dry before post-curing.

Post-curing requirements

Maximum mechanical strength

To achieve optimal mechanical properties and ensure biocompatibility, printed trays must undergo a post-curing process. Use the Form Cure unit with the specific time and temperature settings for the Formlabs Custom Tray Resin 5L, ensuring the final product meets all clinical standards.

Post-processing

Part finalisation

Post-processing involves two critical steps: washing and curing. First, remove excess resin by washing in alcohol, either in a Formlabs-validated unit or in an ultrasonic cleaner with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) ≥ 99%. Second, post-curing is mandatory for biocompatible materials to meet the safety standards required by regulatory bodies. Always follow the manufacturing guide and the material's Instructions for Use (IFU).

Purchase the Formlabs Custom Tray Resin 5L from EXPERT3D and benefit from our industry expertise since 2012. As official Formlabs distributors in Spain, we guarantee a sound investment backed by official warranty and specialist technical support. Our team will provide professional advice and qualified technical assistance in Valencia to help you get the most from your equipment.