What are the most commonly used resin materials in PolyJet printing?

What Are the Most Commonly Used Resin Materials in PolyJet Printing?

Overview of PolyJet Materials

PolyJet 3D printing uses photopolymer resins that are jetted in precise droplets and instantly cured with UV light. The technology supports multi-material printing and ultra-fine resolution, making it ideal for visual prototypes, functional parts, and medical models. PolyJet resins are available in a wide range of stiffness, transparency, color, and mechanical performance profiles.

Commonly Used PolyJet Resin Categories

Standard Resins

Designed for accurate visual prototypes with smooth surfaces and fine details.

• Applications: Product models, cosmetic casings, concept validation

Rigid Resins

Formulated for high dimensional accuracy and smooth finishes.

• Features: Shore hardness >85D

• Applications: Enclosures, display models, precision housings

Flexible Resins (Rubber-Like Materials)

Simulate elastomeric behavior with Shore A hardness from 30 to 95.

• Applications: Seals, grips, overmolds, cushioning elements

Transparent Resins

Clear or translucent resins are used for visual flow checks or optical component simulation.

• Applications: Light guides, fluidic models, lens prototypes

High-Temperature Resins

Maintain stability at elevated temperatures, suitable for thermal testing.

• Heat deflection temperature: Up to 80–100°C

• Applications: Mold inserts, functional prototypes under thermal load

Digital Materials (Composite Blends)

Enable custom mechanical or visual properties by blending rigid and flexible base resins.

• Applications: Multi-material parts with varied hardness, color, or translucency zones

Biocompatible Resins

Certified for limited skin and mucosal membrane contact.

• Standards: ISO 10993, USP Class VI

• Applications: Dental models, surgical planning guides, medical device prototypes

Customer-Oriented Solutions and Services

We offer comprehensive PolyJet services with access to diverse materials:

1. 3D Printing Technologies:

   • Use our PolyJet 3D Printing service under Resin 3D Printing for multi-material, high-resolution parts.

2. Material Selection:

   • Choose from standard resins, flexible resins, transparent resins, and biocompatible resins based on your application.

3. Application Support:

   • Explore solutions for medical and healthcare, consumer electronics, and prototyping, enhanced by surface finishing and CNC machining.