FORMLABS RESIN MATERIAL GUIDE

Formlabs Resin Quick‑Reference Guide

Covers 12 resin grades with material designations, comparable conventional plastics, build dimensions and unit pricing for fast material selection & quotation. MDS data sourced from Formlabs 2025 material library.

12
Resin Grades
300/350mm
Build Size
3.5‑6.0
CNY / gram
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Resin Material Overview
Comparable conventional plastics · Key parameters · MDS datasheets · Unit price
Grey Resin V5
01 General‑Purpose Prototyping

Grey / White / Black Resin V5

Injection‑molding‑grade general plastic (ABS‑like appearance)

Injection‑molding grade general‑purpose resin with matte smooth surface and ultra‑high precision. Dimensional tolerance ±0.02‑0.05 mm, rigidity and strength comparable to injection‑molded parts. V5 version optimized for Form 4 printers with 3× faster printing speed. Ideal for appearance validation, assembly testing and display models.

Tolerance ±0.02 mm
HDT 71 °C
Tensile 62 MPa
Color: Grey / White / Black
Build size: 350 mm
5.0 CNY/g
MDS
Tough 2000 Resin
02 Tough Engineering

Tough 2000 Resin

ABS‑like engineering resin

Strength and stiffness comparable to ABS, combining toughness and creep resistance. Elongation at break 48 %, HDT 53 °C. Suitable for snap‑fit enclosures, jigs & fixtures and functional structural components.

Elongation 48 %
HDT 53 °C
Tensile 46 MPa
Color: Grey
Build size: 350 mm
5.0 CNY/g
MDS
Tough 1500 Resin
03 Tough Engineering

Tough 1500 Resin

PP‑like engineering resin (Polypropylene)

Stiffness and toughness mimic polypropylene. Elongation at break 51 %, flexural modulus 1.4 GPa. Suitable for snap‑fits, clamps and living hinges for repeated‑bending flexible mechanisms. Certified biocompatible for prolonged skin contact.

Elongation 51 %
HDT 52 °C
Tensile 33 MPa
Color: Grey
Build size: 350 mm
5.0 CNY/g
MDS
Rigid 10K Resin
04 Rigid & High‑Temp

Rigid 10K Resin

Glass / Carbon‑Filled Thermoplastic

High glass‑filler loading delivers flexural modulus up to 10 GPa with excellent hardness and chemical resistance, comparable to glass‑/carbon‑filled thermoplastics. HDT reaches 238 °C. Suitable for molds, tooling, inspection gauges and components requiring dimensional accuracy under high‑temperature & high‑pressure conditions.

Modulus 10 GPa
HDT 238 °C
Tensile 88 MPa
Color: White
Build size: 350 mm
6.0 CNY/g
MDS
High Temp Resin V2
05 Rigid & High‑Temp

High Temp Resin V2

High‑Temperature Engineering Plastic (PEEK‑Grade Heat Resistance)

HDT reaches 238 °C @0.45 MPa, the highest heat‑resistance resin from Formlabs with low coefficient of thermal expansion. Applied for injection‑mold masters, hot‑gas / fluid flow channels, heat‑resistant housings and high‑temperature test fixtures.

HDT 238 °C
Tensile 49 MPa
Low Thermal Expansion
Color: Black / Amber
Build size: 350 mm
5.0 CNY/g
MDS
Elastic 50A Resin V2
06 Elastomer

Elastic 50A Resin V2

Silicone‑like / Soft TPU

Shore hardness 55A with soft rubber‑silicone‑like touch. Elongation at break 160 %, tear strength 12.3 kN/m. Withstands repeated bending, stretching and compression. Ideal for sealing rings, gaskets, soft‑touch grips and wearable devices.

Hardness 55A
Elongation 160 %
Silicone Alternative
Color: Translucent
Build size: 350 mm
5.0 CNY/g
MDS
Clear Resin V5
07 Transparent Parts

Clear Resin V5

Acrylic / PMMA‑Grade Transparent Resin

High‑transparency after curing with 85 % light transmittance (2 mm thickness). Polishable to near‑optical‑grade clarity, surface finish comparable to acrylic. Suitable for lamp housings, lenses, fluid‑flow analysis models and transparent display enclosures.

Transmittance 85 %
HDT 69 °C
Tensile 60 MPa
Color: Transparent
Build size: 350 mm
5.0 CNY/g
MDS
BioMed Series
08 Medical Biocompatible

BioMed Series (Clear / White / Black)

Medical‑Grade Biocompatible Resin

Manufactured under ISO 13485‑certified production lines, compliant with USP Class VI and ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards. Non‑toxic and non‑irritating, safe for human‑tissue contact. Used for medical devices, surgical guides and pharmaceutical‑industry components.

ISO 13485
USP Class VI
ISO 10993
Color: Multiple Colors
Build size: 350 mm
6.0 CNY/g
MDS
Imported Full‑Color Resin
09 Full‑Color Printing

Imported Full‑Color Resin

CMYK Full‑Color Single‑Run Fabrication

Technology identical to the Stratasys × VeryMuseum collaboration project. J850 Prime enables single‑run full‑color multi‑material fabrication delivering 0.01‑level color gradations plus transparent effects without post‑print coloring. Ideal for full‑color figurines, medical models and art exhibits.

CMYK Full‑Color
0.01 Color Gradation
Single‑Run Fabrication
Color: Full‑Spectrum
Build size: 300 mm
3.5 CNY/g
MDS

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