# Materials **URL:** https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/materials/41.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.formlabs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.formlabs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.formlabs.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Threaded inserts in Rigid 10k](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/threaded-inserts-in-rigid-10k/43752)
**Author:** [@mfene](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/mfene)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/threaded-inserts-in-rigid-10k/43752 "2025-03-05T17:25:35Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a project using Rigid 10k resin and I’m looking for recommendations on the best thread inserts to use. Ideally, I’d like to avoid pre-tapping if possible. I have access to Helicoil, Spredsert… --- ## [Clear V4](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/clear-v4/43532)
**Author:** [@bitsyncmaster](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/bitsyncmaster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/clear-v4/43532 "2025-02-14T20:40:18Z")
I had an old clearV4 tank and cartridge that I wanted to use up while printing some prototype designs. When I put those in my FORM3 the screen display does not light up normally, (display is very dim) but I still can se… --- ## [Tough2000 V1.1, Tough2000 V1 and Grey Pro](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough2000-v1-1-tough2000-v1-and-grey-pro/43402)
**Author:** [@charger\_01](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/charger_01)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough2000-v1-1-tough2000-v1-and-grey-pro/43402 "2025-02-03T19:54:48Z")
Hello, since I worked with a Form3 for years but have now switched to a Form4, I was wondering if I can continue to use my Tough2000 V1 from the Form3 on the Form4 if I fill it into the Form4 cartridge? But there are two… --- ## [Failed prints with silicone 40A](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/failed-prints-with-silicone-40a/43168)
**Author:** [@KimI](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/KimI)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/failed-prints-with-silicone-40a/43168 "2025-01-20T21:57:23Z")
I’m struggling to print a part with silicone 40A on a Form3 and need some help. It’s essentially a hollow cylinder with some internal features at either end. The outside needs to be clear of supports as far as humanly … --- ## [Can Formlabs Resins Withstand Plasma Sterilization Without Degrading?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/can-formlabs-resins-withstand-plasma-sterilization-without-degrading/43224)
**Author:** [@jaydenirish](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/jaydenirish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/can-formlabs-resins-withstand-plasma-sterilization-without-degrading/43224 "2025-01-15T15:12:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a project that involves sterilizing 3D-printed components, and I’m considering using Formlabs resins for the prints. However, I’m unsure if these resins can withstand plasma sterilization pro… --- ## [Degradation of clear v4 in concentrated KOH solution?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/degradation-of-clear-v4-in-concentrated-koh-solution/40983)
**Author:** [@matthiasg](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/matthiasg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/degradation-of-clear-v4-in-concentrated-koh-solution/40983 "2025-01-08T17:15:11Z")
Dear community, for the purpose of running electrochemical experiments in a custom printed test setup, I have printed an electrochemical corrosion cell from clear v4 resin with a Form 3L SLA printer. After curing as ins… --- ## [Tough 2000 or Durable for Spur Gears?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-2000-or-durable-for-spur-gears/42610)
**Author:** [@eleblanc](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/eleblanc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-2000-or-durable-for-spur-gears/42610 "2025-01-03T21:34:54Z")
Hello everyone! I want to print a huge gear set of about 240mm of diameter with a module of 5 (big teeth) on Form 3L. Load is negligible in this application but it would go at 160 RPM. I would rater not go in metal to … --- ## [Do Pa12 and pa12gf are watertight?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/do-pa12-and-pa12gf-are-watertight/40398)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/do-pa12-and-pa12gf-are-watertight/40398 "2024-12-23T04:20:36Z")
Hi all, anybody know if we can produce watertight parts made of pa12 and pa12gf? Paolo --- ## [Using a formlabs material on an elegoo printer](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/using-a-formlabs-material-on-an-elegoo-printer/36575)
**Author:** [@alacerda](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/alacerda)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/using-a-formlabs-material-on-an-elegoo-printer/36575 "2024-12-19T15:37:21Z")
I am currently trying to use the formlabs biomed black resin on an elegoo printer. I’ve heard mixed messages about if this is possible; most research I’ve found makes me believe it’s possible if I alter the printing sett… --- ## [About high temp resin performance](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-high-temp-resin-performance/40990)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-high-temp-resin-performance/40990 "2024-12-18T16:16:06Z")
Hi all, Is there anyone who knows for sure (perhaps supported by a whitepaper or publication) the continuous allowable service temperature of this resin? I need to evaluate whether it can replace a particular in Duratro… --- ## [Flexible 80A vs Biomed 80A](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/flexible-80a-vs-biomed-80a/40964)
**Author:** [@GuidanceAirway](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/GuidanceAirway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/flexible-80a-vs-biomed-80a/40964 "2024-12-17T14:43:40Z")
How different are these materials in material properties. I was considering ordering the biomed 80A. May need the biomed compatibility in the future; however, looks like non-biomed has better properties listed especial… --- ## [Silicone 40A surface improvements](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-40a-surface-improvements/40378)
**Author:** [@minaschaafsma](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/minaschaafsma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-40a-surface-improvements/40378 "2024-10-21T18:32:10Z")
The silicone 40A resin is great! After a few prints, I was wondering if there is there any way to improve surface finish? I noticed the support material greatly impacts the surface quality and leaves residual support tha… --- ## [Biomed Durable soft after 20 minute cure](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/biomed-durable-soft-after-20-minute-cure/40252)
**Author:** [@GuidanceAirway](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/GuidanceAirway)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/biomed-durable-soft-after-20-minute-cure/40252 "2024-10-19T00:10:23Z")
Printed on Form 4b. The cure settings are listed as only 20minutes and 60\*C; however, my parts were soft and flexible after 20 minutes. Any other recs for post cure? I’m using a form cure; however, the setting for bio… --- ## [Impact Resistance](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/impact-resistance/37783)
**Author:** [@Grimburg](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Grimburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/impact-resistance/37783 "2024-10-12T13:50:11Z")
We are currently using a Fuse 1 and Nylon 12. Our product needs to be able to withstand a drop of 4 ft. It does not. Would we be better switching to Nylon 11 CF? --- ## [Materials library usage count is completely wrong](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/materials-library-usage-count-is-completely-wrong/39134)
**Author:** [@ijeffray](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ijeffray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/materials-library-usage-count-is-completely-wrong/39134 "2024-09-30T15:03:40Z")
Multiple times I’ve run out of resin when the materials library suggests I’ve got half a catridge or more remaining. I recently had a print failure, leaving many “bits” in the tank, so I had to throw the whole tank and … --- ## [Castable Wax 40 Resin / Burnout Cycle Cacluations](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/castable-wax-40-resin-burnout-cycle-cacluations/39130)
**Author:** [@GenuineArtisan](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/GenuineArtisan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/castable-wax-40-resin-burnout-cycle-cacluations/39130 "2024-09-20T20:34:53Z")
Has anyone else had good results using Formlabs burnout schedule for the Castable Wax 40 Material? Overall we get decent results using our our burnout, but looking to take it up a notch and hoping their burnout is even b… --- ## [Resin Pumping System Worn Out](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/resin-pumping-system-worn-out/38274)
**Author:** [@SteamFactoryLLC](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/SteamFactoryLLC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/resin-pumping-system-worn-out/38274 "2024-08-23T13:39:13Z")
I mean, I can relate but how can it be worn out half way through one 5L container? On all my 3Ls with the Resin Pumping System, the printer is complaining that the pump is ‘worn out’. What is the life expectancy of the … --- ## [Resin Tough 1500: so hard to print? 🤯](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/resin-tough-1500-so-hard-to-print/36644)
**Author:** [@andrea\_giorla](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/andrea_giorla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/resin-tough-1500-so-hard-to-print/36644 "2024-07-23T15:57:26Z")
Hi All, a have a bit of experince on my Form 3B with Grey and Elastic 50A resin but i’ve just bought the Tough 1500 and after 4/5 prints, still i don’t understand why is so tricky. After all these prints, i often fi… --- ## [Flexible 80A Sticky post UV Cure](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/flexible-80a-sticky-post-uv-cure/38233)
**Author:** [@Innovation](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Innovation)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/flexible-80a-sticky-post-uv-cure/38233 "2024-07-17T01:30:30Z")
Hello- we follow the postprocessing steps for 80A including UV Cure and the part is slightly stick. The function we are using the 80A part in requires a series of 30 second soaks in 70% ethanol as a requirement for the … --- ## [Resin pumping system with multiple resin types?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/resin-pumping-system-with-multiple-resin-types/37949)
**Author:** [@nsayer](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/nsayer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/resin-pumping-system-with-multiple-resin-types/37949 "2024-07-02T13:56:29Z")
I am intrigued by the new resin pumping system. I’d have to assume that you’re not expected to buy a whole new $200 pump for every type of resin you want to use. Is there a support document that shows how you’re expected… --- ## [Living Hinge?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/living-hinge/32424)
**Author:** [@Abstrategy](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Abstrategy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/living-hinge/32424 "2021-11-12T16:25:40Z")
PP (polypropylene) please! Has anyone developed a functional clam shell of a product carry box where the living hinge is along the edge of the 2 halves? What material did you use? I am on a Form3 Elastic (80 sure-A) … --- ## [Form 2 with waterbased resin](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-2-with-waterbased-resin/38303)
**Author:** [@bartatcityfab](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/bartatcityfab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-2-with-waterbased-resin/38303 "2024-05-29T12:23:16Z")
Dear all We have two Form 2 printers that have been used by many different people and still work. :wink: Now I read this article about water-based resin and its improved quality: https://all3dp.com/2/water-washable-res… --- ## [Formlabs Resins Substitute for PETG?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-resins-substitute-for-petg/36591)
**Author:** [@jvisnic](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/jvisnic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-resins-substitute-for-petg/36591 "2024-05-07T11:01:08Z")
Which Formlabs Resins are the best substitutes for PETG? --- ## [Grey Resin: platform-side inaccurate](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/grey-resin-platform-side-inaccurate/36211)
**Author:** [@pawelkusmierek](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/pawelkusmierek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/grey-resin-platform-side-inaccurate/36211 "2024-04-29T05:50:23Z")
Hi all, I noticed that the side of my prints that faces the build platform comes out slightly thicker, as if “swollen”. See the picture, this is the same model printed in two different orientations. On the left, a pri… --- ## [Shrinkage/dimensional accuracy between white/biomed amber](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/shrinkage-dimensional-accuracy-between-white-biomed-amber/38002)
**Author:** [@theralph](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/theralph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/shrinkage-dimensional-accuracy-between-white-biomed-amber/38002 "2024-04-15T12:49:13Z")
Hi all I’ve been working on a theory of repairing mandibular fractures in cats with 3D printed splints between their teeth. I’m modeling the splint from volume rendering of the CT scans and prototyping with standard whi… --- ## [Silicone 40A Preform Support Creation Bug](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-40a-preform-support-creation-bug/37888)
**Author:** [@tnsbataill](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/tnsbataill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-40a-preform-support-creation-bug/37888 "2024-03-25T17:48:46Z")
Using Silicone 40A material, the support auto-generation is creating large scaffolds that aren’t connected to the part. Is this intentional? silicone\_cover\_1.form (3.4 MB) --- ## [Silicone 40a wash](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-40a-wash/37686)
**Author:** [@SteamFactory](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/SteamFactory)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-40a-wash/37686 "2024-03-04T15:44:00Z")
The wash recommendations for Silicone 40A aren’t clear. Both IPA 99% and N-Butyl Acetate are mentioned to be used to make a “wash solvent blend”. Is there a recommendation for mixture? is it 50/50? Can IPA alone work? A… --- ## [Durable Resin Viscosity - wiper issues](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/durable-resin-viscosity-wiper-issues/37543)
**Author:** [@kmisher](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/kmisher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/durable-resin-viscosity-wiper-issues/37543 "2024-01-08T01:14:23Z")
I am using Durable Resin in a Form3. I purchased the resin in July 2023, and noted how much thicker it is than the clear and white I typically use. Now it seems even thicker and the wiper in the tank really struggles to … --- ## [Which of the resins is best for making props for vacuum forming?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/which-of-the-resins-is-best-for-making-props-for-vacuum-forming/37239)
**Author:** [@illuminatedRS](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/illuminatedRS)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/which-of-the-resins-is-best-for-making-props-for-vacuum-forming/37239 "2023-12-14T19:44:09Z")
I was wondering….does it matter which resin that you use for working with a vacuum former? I know the sheet gets very hot and gets pulled around the part really fast when vacuum formed …is there any resiins that are be… --- ## [Tough 2000 thickening over time](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-2000-thickening-over-time/37387)
**Author:** [@bmotorsports](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/bmotorsports)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-2000-thickening-over-time/37387 "2023-12-05T15:45:05Z")
Most of my prints have been in Tough 2000. I’ve noticed that if I don’t print for ~3 months or so the resin in the vat thickens even when its covered with the Form 3+ cloth cover. I leave the tank open during this period… [Previous page](https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/materials/41.md) [Next page](https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/materials/41.md?page=2)