Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black
A tough, production-grade flame-retardant material that passes UL94 V0 tests standards.
Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black delivers exceptional results in many key performance areas including fire resistance, fluid compatibility, UV stability, paint adhesion, and mechanical properties. It distinguishes itself from other flame-retardant materials for being a tough material and possessing an astounding 44% elongation at break. Figure 4 Tough V0 Black easily achieves parts with high degrees of accuracy and detail without requiring a thermal cure.
This material is recommended for a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, transportation, and consumer products.
Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black is tested to 8 years of indoor and 1 year outdoor mechanical performance per ASTM D4329 and ASTM G194 methods, ensuring that printed parts remain functional and stable for long periods in real-world conditions.
New Materials
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Aircraft electrical connectors, knobs, grommets, and spacers
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End-use manufacturing of high-volume, small plastic parts
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Printed circuit board covers
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Electrical and under-hood housings
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Tough covers, hangers, and brackets
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Flame retardant parts for trains and buses
Applications
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Self-extinguishing, flame-retardant material
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Capable of plating and painting
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No secondary thermal cure required
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Outstanding fluid compatibility with fuel turbine oil, hydraulic fluid, and IPA
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Shares base chemistry with SLA version of Tough Black FR V0 to enable production efficiencies
Advantages
Figure 4 Tough Clear
A Clear, Production-Grade Material Offering Long-Term Stability and Clarity
Figure 4 Tough Clear delivers a versatile combination of mechanical stability and properties suitable for functional prototyping or end-use parts. It offers high light transmission that can be made fully transparent with post-processing.
3D printing clear components is a cost-effective manufacturing process for product development. Get visibility into the workings of complex assemblies, observe gas or fluid flows and reduce product design cycles. Figure 4 Tough Clear introduces long-term stability which minimizes reprints.
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End-use manufacturing of high volume, small plastic parts
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Load-bearing handles, cranks, knobs, and levers
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Structural brackets, snap-fits, and fasteners
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Lighting covers, cases, reflectors, and light guides
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Fast-moving consumer goods and consumer packaging
Applications
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Excellent clarity that can be further improved with post-processing steps like clear coating
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Long-term environmental stability of mechanical properties and performance
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Ability to go from prototype to production parts using clear or transparent aesthetics
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Prototypes have longer lives and can be reused for longer periods of time
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Supports functional testing in outdoor settings
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Automotive fluid and chemical compatibility
Advantages
Figure 4 Tough 65C Black Production Rigid
Black plastic for long-term use parts with a good combination of impact strength, elongation, and tensile strength.
Figure 4® Tough 65C Black is a versatile production-grade black material with good impact strength, elongation, and tensile strength. It provides long-term environmental stability with an injection molded-like surface quality. This material is recommended for high mechanical load-bearing batch production parts, jigs and fixtures, and prototypes that remain stable for years.
This resin features a 70˚C heat deflection temperature and 35% elongation at break and is excellent for buckles, snaps, and clips due to a 6.6% elongation at yield. Simplified post-processing speeds enable high end-to-end throughput.
Figure 4 Tough 65C Black is tested to 8 years of indoor and 1.5 years outdoor mechanical performance per ASTM D4329 and ASTM G194 methods, ensuring that printed parts remain functional and stable for long periods in real-world conditions.
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Load-bearing parts such as handles, cranks, knobs, and levers Structural parts like brackets, snap-fits, and custom fasteners
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Small parts requiring detail and accuracy for consumer products, sporting goods, and general use
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Latching and board connectors for data devices and white goods
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Sensor holders and guides
Applications
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Long-term use parts for indoor and outdoor applications
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High elongation at yield for ABS-like snaps, buckles, and clips.
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Excellent surface quality, accuracy, repeatability
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Fast throughput to finished part; no secondary thermal cure required
Benefits
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Long-term indoor and outdoor environmental stability of mechanical properties; tested out to 8 and 1.5 years (respectively) per ASTM methods
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70°C HDT at 0.455MPa
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35% elongation at break
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6.6% elongation at yield
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31 J/m notched impact strength
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41 MPa tensile strength
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Biocompatible-capable per ISO10993-5
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UL94 HB flammability
Features
Figure 4 Tough 60C White Production Rigid
White plastic for long-term use parts with a good combination of impact strength, elongation, and tensile strength.
Figure 4® Tough 60C White is a versatile, biocompatible-capable production-grade white material with good impact strength, elongation, and tensile strength. It provides long-term environmental stability and long-lasting white colour with an injection moulded-like surface quality. This material is recommended for high mechanical load-bearing batch production medical parts that remain functional and stable for years.
This resin features a 65˚C heat deflection temperature and 23% elongation at break and is excellent for brackets, snaps, and clips due to a 7.1% elongation at yield. Fast print speeds and simplified post-processing speeds enable exceptional throughput.
Figure 4 Tough 60C White is tested to 8 years of indoor and 1.5 years outdoor mechanical performance per ASTM D4329 and ASTM G194 methods, ensuring that printed parts remain functional and stable for long periods in real-world conditions.
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Clinical trials and medical devices such as tools, handles, and small plastic parts
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Load-bearing parts such as handles, cranks, knobs, and levers
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Structural parts like brackets, snap-fits, and custom fasteners
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Small parts requiring detail and accuracy in consumer products, wearable devices, and general use
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Functional prototyping and biocompatible end-user parts
Applications
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Long-term use parts for indoor and outdoor applications
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No secondary thermal cure required
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Clean, long-lasting bright white color
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Excellent surface quality, accuracy & repeatability
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Autoclavable
Benefits
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Long-term indoor and outdoor environmental stability of mechanical properties and color; tested out to 8 and 1.5 years (respectively) per ASTM methods
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Biocompatible-capable per ISO10993-5 and ISO10993-10*
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65°C HDT at 0.455MPa
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23% elongation at break
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7.1% elongation at yield
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34 J/m notched impact strength
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1500 MPa tensile modulus
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UL94 HB flammability
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Sterilization through Autoclave
Features
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Air /dust gaskets
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Seals and housings
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Vibration dampener and pipe spacers
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Bumpers
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Grips and handles
Applications
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Production performance properties
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Long-term stability
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Excellent compression set
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UL94 HB flammability test standards
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Low cost and low hazard cleaning
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Engineered for long term environmental stability
Benefits
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High elongation at break
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Shore-A of 65 (medium hard rubber)
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Mid-tear strength, compression set, Bayshore rebound resilience
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Biocompatible capable per ISO10993-5 and ISO10993-10
Features
Figure 4 Rubber-65A BLK
A mid-tear strength, production-grade rubber combined with Shore 65A hardness and a high elongation at break
Figure 4® RUBBER-65A BLK material is specially formulated to address key customer needs for rubber parts featuring production performance properties and production mechanical properties, in the light of specifications tested according to industry standards.
Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK is a mid-tear strength material for the production of medium hard rubber parts with slow rebound, for applications such as grips, handles, gaskets, bumpers, seals, vibration dampening components and more.