Material Characteristics

The photopolymers used in stereolithography may be hazardous if handled improperly. Repeated skin contact with materials may cause sensitization. Consult the manufacturer’s Global Harmonized Standards/Safety Data Sheet (GHS/SDS) for information on specific materials. For further information on this and related topics, consult the 3D Systems – Materials website at http://www.3dsystems.com/support/materials/msds.

  VisiJet® CR-CL VisiJet® CR-WT VisiJet® CE-NT VisiJet® CE-BK
Material Property        
Accuracy **** **** **** ****
High Temperature *** *** *** ***
Moisture Resistance **** **** **** ****
High Clarity **** N/A *** N/A
High Stiffness (Flex Modulus) **** **** N/A N/A
High Elongation *** *** ***** *****
High Impact Strength *** *** ***** *****
Opacity N/A ***** *** *****
Color Clear Translucent Opaque White Black Clear Translucent
"Simulant" Characteristics        
Polypropylene *** *** N/A N/A
ABS *** *** N/A N/A
Polycarbonate **** N/A N/A N/A
Elastomeric (Rubber-like) N/A N/A ***** *****
Polycarbonate *** *** N/A N/A
Recommended Applications        
Investment Casting N/A N/A N/A N/A
Jigs/Fixtures/Tools *** *** N/A N/A
Master Patterns for RTV *** *** N/A N/A
General Purpose Models ***** ***** N/A N/A
Snap Fit Testing *** *** N/A N/A
Injection Molding/Direct AIM *** *** N/A N/A
RATING SYSTEM  
***** = BEST
**** = BETTER
*** = GOOD