Overview
3D Systems’ Clear Materials
3D Systems has a range of clear, transparent and translucent plastics for their MJP and SLA printer systems.
With these plastics, it is easy to achieve optical clarity for a variety of applications, fast, and at a great cost saving for prototype and low to medium production runs of end use parts.
Achieving transparent 3D printed parts can be challenging if you don’t have the right materials and technology, but the value and versatility of clear parts makes finding the right materials a hurdle worth vaulting to address your customers’ advanced applications.
In this article we will take a look at a few of the clear plastic options available from 3D Systems.
Clear MJP Materials
MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology produces high fidelity, accurate parts in a variety of transparent and translucent materials. The range of clear MJP materials includes solutions for enhanced toughness, high flex, and high temperature applications.
Clear parts can be further enhanced with post processing such as sanding. vapor blasting, and even tinting.
VisiJet Armor
Clear, ABS-like engineering plastic
VisiJet Armor (M2G-CL) (MJP) is a tough, ABS-like clear plastic which exhibits an exceptional mix of tensile strength and flex. Versatile across a wide range of applications.
This VisiJet material is fine-tuned for use with 3D Systems’ ProJet 2500 Plus MJP printer.
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- - delivers advanced prototyping performance to meet almost any engineering need.
| Mechanical & Thermal – VisiJet Armor | ||
| Density | ASTM D792 | 1.16 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | ASTM D638 Type I | 35-45 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 Type I | 1500-2000 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | 55-65 % |
| Impact Strength (Notched Izod) (J/m) | ASTM D256 | 40-50 J/m |
| Heat Distortion Temp @ 0.45 MPa | ASTM D648 | 47 °C |
| Heat Distortion Temp @ 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 | 43 °C |
| UL Flammability Rating | UL94 | HB |
VisiJet ProFlex
Strong, flexible & translucent
VisiJet ProFlex (M2G-DUR) (MJP) is ideal for living hinge applications as well as a range of applications requiring durability and extreme pliability. This polypropylene-like rigid clear plastic delivers an effective combination of high impact resistance and extreme flex.
This VisiJet material is fine-tuned for use with 3D Systems’ ProJet 2500 and 2500 Plus MJP printers.
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| Mechanical & Thermal – VisiJet ProFlex | ||
| Density | ASTM D792 | 1.14 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | ASTM D638 Type I | 15-20 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 Type I | 250-350 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | 65-75 % |
| Impact Strength (Notched Izod) (J/m) | ASTM D256 | 70-80 J/m |
| Heat Distortion Temp @ 0.45 MPa | ASTM D648 | N/A |
| Heat Distortion Temp @ 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 | N/A |
| UL Flammability Rating | UL94 | HB |
VisiJet M2S-HT90
High temperature & translucent
VisiJet M2S-HT90 (MJP) is a strong and transparent / translucent material ideal for applications requiring temperature resistance and/or biocompatibility. It is well suited for rapid tooling, functional prototyping in warm environments, and medical devices with fine features and internal structures.
This VisiJet material is fine-tuned for use with 3D Systems’ ProJet 2500 Plus MJP printer running in UHD mode.
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- - Stable parts in warm environments
- - Watertightness for evaluation of fluid flow performance
- - Excellent visualization for parts requiring validation of internal features
- - Capable of meeting USP Class VI standards for biocompatibility
| Mechanical & Thermal – VisiJet M2S-HT90 | ||
| Density | ASTM D792 | 1.15 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | ASTM D638 Type I | 70-80 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 Type I | 2500-3000 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | 4-9 % |
| Impact Strength (Notched Izod) (J/m) | ASTM D256 | 14-17 J/m |
| HDT @ 0.455 MPa | ASTM D648 | 90-100 °C |
| HDT @ 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 | 80-90 °C |
| UL Flammability Rating | UL94 | HB |
VisiJet M2S-HT250
High temperature & translucent
The VisiJet M2S-HT250 (MJP) material is a high temperature biocompatible transparent / translucent plastic that is useful for a range of applications in the domain of high temperature fluid visualisation. It features the best-in-class HDT meaning this MJP material is capable of working in temperatures of up to 250°C.
This VisiJet material is fine-tuned for use with 3D Systems’ ProJet 2500 and 2500 Plus MJP printers.
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- - Highest thermal resistance in its class
- - Clear enough to visualize internal features and flow
- - High fidelity fine features and sharp edges
- - Smooth surface quality
- - UL94 HB flammability test standards
- - USP Class VI certified for biocompatibility
| Mechanical & Thermal – VisiJet M2S-HT250 | ||
| Density | ASTM D792 | 1.15 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | ASTM D638 Type I | 44 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 Type I | 4123 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | 2 % |
| Impact Strength (Notched Izod) (J/m) | ASTM D256 | 10 J/m |
| HDT @ 0.455 MPa | ASTM D648 | 250 °C |
| HDT @ 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 | 104 °C |
| UL Flammability Rating | UL94 | HB |
Clear SLA Material
3D Systems’ SLA resins offer the most accurate fit/form prototypes for design verification before committing to production. High accuracy and excellent surface finish makes these resins the preferred choice for designer models and engineering verification.
Accura ClearVue
Transparent & polycarbonate-like
Accura ClearVue (SLA) is a super high clarity plastic with excellent humidity and moisture resistance for a multitude of applications where transparency is key. Accura ClearVue (SLA) enables the printing of high quality products such as headlamps, complex assemblies or fluid flow demonstrators. It simulates the properties of ABS and polycarbonate. Accura ClearVue is also capable of meeting USP Class VI requirements for biocompatibility.
This Stereolithography resin is fine-tuned for use with the following 3D Systems SLA printers: ProX 950, ProX 800, ProJet 7000 HD, ProJet 6000 HD, SLA 750.
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- - Best-in-class optical clarity
- - Part stability and water tightness
- - Applications versatility
- - Beautiful transparent parts
- - Ease-of-use and fast processing
| Mechanical & Thermal – Accura ClearVue | ||
| Solid Density | ASTM D792 | 1.17 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | ASTM D638 Type I | 46-53 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 Type I | 2270-2640 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | 3-15 % |
| Impact Strength (Notched Izod) (J/m) | ASTM D256 | 40-58 J/m |
| HDT @ 0.45 MPa | ASTM D648 | 51 °C |
| HDT @ 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 | 50 °C |