Resin Formlabs Tough 1000 for Form 4 1L

Discover the new standard in strength and durability with the Tough 1000 resin cartridge from Formlabs for Form 4 (1L). This advanced engineering material is a ductile, impact-resistant resin that delivers strength, stiffness, and utility comparable to High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Engineered with exceptional resistance to wear and fatigue, Tough 1000 resin is your ideal choice for creating long-lasting functional parts capable of bending, compressing, and deforming without cracking — a significant improvement over the previous Durable resin.

Discover Superior-Level Strength

Tough 1000 resin is a ductile, impact-resistant material with toughness that rivals High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), making it perfect for demanding, dynamic applications.

Engineered for High-Impact Performance

With an impressive elongation at break of 180% and high Gardner impact resistance, Tough 1000 resin lets you create durable housings and components capable of withstanding significant impacts. Parts can deform under stress and return to their original shape, avoiding brittle or fragile fractures.

Engineered for Repeated Stress

Produce jigs, fixtures, and functional parts subjected to continuous wear and stress. Thanks to its high fracture toughness and Ross flex fatigue performance exceeding 100,000 cycles, this material is ideal for manufacturing robust hinges and flexible mechanisms that must withstand constant use without failure.

Long-Term Dimensional Stability

Benefit from improved resistance to temperature, creep, and ageing. Compared to previous materials, parts printed in Tough 1000 resin resist deformation over time, ensuring your end-use applications remain dimensionally stable and reliable in the long term.

Smooth, Low-Friction Surfaces

The material's surface lubricity is comparable to Delrin (POM), making it the ideal choice for moving assemblies where surfaces slide against one another. Create low-friction hinges, gears, and fixtures that operate smoothly without abrasion or scratching.

Versatile Engineering Applications

Tough 1000 resin is the go-to material for dynamic applications where both durability and flexibility are critical. It excels particularly in the following areas:

• Functional prototypes and end-use parts that simulate HDPE performance.
• Durable manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures capable of withstanding drops and constant workshop handling.
• Living hinges, snap-fit housings, and other flexible mechanisms requiring high fatigue resistance.
• Moving and sliding components, such as ball joints, gears, and wear-resistant assemblies.

Technical Specifications

The following technical data highlights the robust performance of Tough 1000 resin for producing reliable, high-performance parts:

• Ultimate Tensile Strength: 26.3 MPa
• Tensile Modulus: 932 MPa
• Elongation at Break: 180%
• Gardner Impact @ 1/32" (0.8 mm): 13.1 J
• Work of Fracture: 3200 J/m²
• Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa: 55.3 °C

Printer and System Compatibility

This resin is specifically formulated to take full advantage of the Form 4 series printer technology and deliver optimal performance.

• Printer Compatibility: Form 4, Form 4B
• Compatible Resin Tanks: Form 4 Resin Tank
• Compatible Build Platforms: Form 4 Build Platform, Form 4 Flex Build Platform

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