— SLA · MATERIAL
Tough Resin (ABS-like)
SLA detail that survives a drop.
An impact-modified photopolymer engineered to flex and absorb shock instead of shattering. Trades a little crispness for ABS-like toughness — the resin to reach for when a part has to actually function, not just look good on a shelf.
— Specs
The numbers your slicer cares about.
Density
1.13 g/cm³
Nozzle temp
n/a
Bed temp
n/a
Price
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— Use cases
When Tough Resin (ABS-like) is the right call.
Best for
- Functional prototypes — snap-fits, clips, enclosures
- Parts that get handled or dropped
- Mechanical bits where standard resin would crack
- End-use props that need a little give
Avoid for
- Maximum fine detail (slightly softer edges than standard)
- Outdoor / UV-exposed parts
- High-temperature environments
- Food-contact items
— Honest assessment
Pros & cons, no marketing.
Pros
- Far higher impact resistance than standard resin
- Still resolves fine SLA detail, just a touch softer
- Good for living-hinge-style flex without snapping
- Drop-in workflow — prints like standard resin
Cons
- Pricier than standard resin per kg
- Often needs longer exposure + thorough cure for full strength
- Not as razor-sharp as a dedicated detail resin
- Same toxic-uncured handling as all resins
— Works with
Resin printers that run Tough Resin (ABS-like).
Pick any of these SLA printers in the calculator to price a print in this resin.
— Print tips
What we'd tell a friend printing this.
- 1Dial in exposure with a test print — tough resins are exposure-sensitive
- 2Cure fully (longer than standard) to reach rated toughness
- 3Thicken thin walls slightly — tough resin shines in functional parts
- 4Gloves + ventilation as with any resin
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