Standard Resin · grade
Standard Resin ABS-like
Properties of the ABS-like condition, compared with the other Standard Resin grades.
Pick when snap-fits, thin walls or drop resistance matter — much higher elongation and impact at the cost of stiffness and HDT.
What is Standard Resin ABS-like?
Standard Resin ABS-like is Standard Resin in the ABS-like grade — pick when snap-fits, thin walls or drop resistance matter — much higher elongation and impact at the cost of stiffness and HDT. Standard Resin ABS-like has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) — weaker than 57% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 1.8 GPa (0.261 Msi). Standard Resin ABS-like has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 60°C (140 °F). Standard is the default condition FabDigit quotes; ABS-like is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 75/100, better than 86% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 42°C (108 °F), worse than 99% of polymer grades
- Limited formability — 5/100, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Low fracture toughness — 0.8 MPa·√m (0.728 ksi·√in), worse than 92% of polymer grades
- Difficult to weld — 5/100, worse than 90% of polymer grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 70/100, worse than 80% of polymer grades
Standard Resin ABS-like properties
Typical room-temperature values for Standard Resin ABS-like — 9 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every Standard Resin grade. Each bar shows where the value sits among the polymer grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical5
Standard Resin ABS-like has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 60°C (140 °F).
Mechanical13
Standard Resin ABS-like has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) — weaker than 57% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 1.8 GPa (0.261 Msi).
Thermal10
Standard Resin ABS-like is rated for continuous service to 42°C (108 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 90 µm/m·K (50 µin/in·°F).
Electrical6
Standard Resin ABS-like is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 15 kV/mm (381 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), worse than 80% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Standard Resin ABS-like takes about 125 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 75% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability4
Standard Resin ABS-like's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 77% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (5/100); formability not recommended (5/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other Standard Resin grades and fills
Standard Resin is also supplied in 8 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the Standard Resin overview.
- StandardDefaultDefault: generic 355/385/405 nm standard resin, washed in IPA and UV/heat post-cured — use for appearance models and general prototypes.55 MPa tensile
- RIGID-FILLUse for stiff, dimensionally stable jigs and thin-wall housings that must not creep; very stiff but brittle and abrasive to tooling.68 MPa tensile
- ClearChoose for light pipes, fluidic/see-through models and parts to be polished or clear-coated to near-optical transparency.60 MPa tensile
- ABS-likePick when snap-fits, thin walls or drop resistance matter — much higher elongation and impact at the cost of stiffness and HDT.45 MPa tensile
- GREENPick when parts are used straight off the printer — noticeably softer, weaker and lower Tg; only for fit checks or parts to be cured later.38 MPa tensile
Working with Standard Resin ABS-like
Is Standard Resin easy to machine?
Drills, mills and sands easily with sharp tools and light feeds, but is notch-sensitive — pre-drill, avoid heat build-up (softens near 60 °C) and wet-sand to prevent dust.
Can Standard Resin be welded?
Thermoset — cannot be heat welded; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or by wicking uncured resin into the seam and UV-curing.
Can Standard Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Formed only by vat photopolymerisation: 0.025–0.1 mm layers, supports and hollowing with drain holes, then IPA wash and 5–30 min UV post-cure at 40–60 °C; expect ~0.5–2 % cure shrinkage and warp on thick sections.
What surface finishes work on Standard Resin?
Sands from 400→2000 grit and buffs to gloss; primer-filler plus acrylic/PU paint is standard, clear coat restores transparency, and electroplating or vacuum metallising works after a conductive base coat — always apply UV-blocking coating for outdoor use.
Standard Resin chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| urethane/epoxy acrylate oligomerbackbone oligomer, sets toughness and Tg | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| photoinitiator (TPO / TPO-L / BAPO)matched to 355/385/405 nm source | 0.5 – 4 | 2 |
| pigment / UV absorber / stabilizercontrols cure depth and colour; absent in clear grades | 0.1 – 3 | 1 |
| inorganic filler (silica, glass, ceramiconly in rigid/filled variants | 0 – 40 | 0 |
| acrylate/methacrylate reactive monomer (diluent + crosslinker, controls viscosity and crosslink density | ≥ 30 (balance) | — |
Standard Resin ABS-like — frequently asked
What is Standard Resin ABS-like used for?
Standard Resin ABS-like is typically used for cosmetic prototypes, concept and display models, master patterns for silicone moulds and vacuum casting, painted appearance samples, fit-check and assembly mock-ups and fine-detail figurines and scale models. In short: workhorse SLA visual resin.
What is the yield strength of Standard Resin ABS-like?
Standard Resin ABS-like has a typical yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) — weaker than 57% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is Standard Resin ABS-like easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 77% of polymer grades). Drills, mills and sands easily with sharp tools and light feeds, but is notch-sensitive — pre-drill, avoid heat build-up (softens near 60 °C) and wet-sand to prevent dust.
Can Standard Resin ABS-like be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (5/100). Thermoset — cannot be heat welded; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or by wicking uncured resin into the seam and UV-curing.
What surface finishes work on Standard Resin ABS-like?
Sands from 400→2000 grit and buffs to gloss; primer-filler plus acrylic/PU paint is standard, clear coat restores transparency, and electroplating or vacuum metallising works after a conductive base coat — always apply UV-blocking coating for outdoor use.
Can Standard Resin ABS-like be formed, bent or molded?
Formed only by vat photopolymerisation: 0.025–0.1 mm layers, supports and hollowing with drain holes, then IPA wash and 5–30 min UV post-cure at 40–60 °C; expect ~0.5–2 % cure shrinkage and warp on thick sections.
What is the maximum service temperature of Standard Resin ABS-like?
Standard Resin ABS-like is rated for continuous use to about 42°C (108 °F), and briefly to 80°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in Standard Resin ABS-like?
Yes — Standard Resin ABS-like is available for injection molding and 3D printing with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Standard/Clear/Grey Resin material data sheets — Formlabs (2024)
- 405 nm standard photopolymer resin TDS — Anycubic / Elegoo / eSUN (2024)
- ISO 527 / ISO 178 / ASTM D638, D790, D648, D256 test methods — ISO / ASTM (2019)
- Photopolymer chemistry and properties of UV-curable acrylate networks — SPE / RadTech technical literature (2021)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.