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Download nowVersatile, tactile, and impact-resistant with a Shore durometer of 80A, making parts that can withstand bending, flexing, and compression, even through repeated cycles. Requires UV post-cure.
Please note: only compatible with Form 4/4B
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Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
Flexible 80A Resin a stiff, soft-touch, translucent elastomer with an 80A Shore durometer that is ideal for prototyping rubber-like parts with the flexibility of harder rubber or TPU.
Parts printed in Flexible 80A Resin can withstand bending, flexing, and compression, even through repeated cycles.
Supports print resolutions of 100 microns. Post-curing required.
Printer Compatibility
Form 4 and Form 4B
Resin Tank Compatibility
Form 4 Resin Tank
Build Platform Compatibility
Form 4 Build Platform and Form 4 Build Platform Flex
Create silicone, urethane and rubber-like parts. Produce flexible parts in-house in a matter of hours, replacing outsourcing and molding.
Produce medical-grade parts that are impact resistant with a Notched Izod of 98 J/m.
Common use case testing by Formlabs is intended to instill confidence that this material is suitable for biocompatible applications.
Stretch and compress parts through repeated cycles without cracking.
Support user testing with looks and feels like prototypes that can be put to the test.
Flexible 80A Resin is ideal for hard, flexible prototypes and a great alternative to mold making.
Consider Flexible 80A Resin for:
Ultimate Tensile Strength
7.2 MPaStress at 50% Elongation
2.6 MPaStress at 100% Elongation
4.5 MPaElongation
135%Tear Strength
22 kN/mHardness Shore A
80A* Material properties may vary based on part geometry, print orientation, print settings, and temperature. Data was obtained from parts printed on a Form 3 with 100 µm Flexible 80A settings, washed in a Form Wash for 10 minutes, and post-cured at 60°C for 10 minutes in a Form Cure.
10 minutes + 10 minutes
NOTES
Wash parts printed in Flexible 80A Resin in two cycles, preferably using fresh solvent for the second wash. When washed in TPM, Flexible 80A Resin remains waxy when printed at any layer thickness and requires post-cure. Post-curing removes the waxiness.
10 min
60 °C
NOTES
For parts printed in an engineering-focused resin (such as those in the Rigid, Tough & Durable, and Flexible & Elastic families), post-curing ensures that the parts reach their optimal mechanical properties and can function as designed. There is only one recommended post-curing time for Flexible 80A Resin.
Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
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