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DSM 11122 XC Watershed
DSM 11122 is a low viscosity liquid photopolymer that produces strong, tough, water-resistant parts. It offers many properties that mimic traditional engineering plastics including ABS and PBT. This makes the material ideal for many applications in the automotive, medical,and consumer electronics markets. Most importantly parts created with 11122 are nearly colorless and look more like true, clear engineered plastic. Download pdf

DSM 18420 Protogen
DSM 18420 a liquid, ABS-like, photopolymer, provides considerable processing latitude and has excellent tolerance to a broad range of temperatures and humidity. 18420 is ideal for the medical, electronic, aerospace and automotive market. (Higher mechanical properties may be achieved through thermal postcure). Download pdf

DSM 18920
DSM 18920 a liquid, ABS-like, Gray colored photopolymer, provides considerable processing latitude and has excellent tolerance to a broad range of temperatures and humidity. 18920 is ideal for the medical, electronic, aerospace and automotive market. (Higher mechanical properties may be achieved through thermal postcure). Download pdf

BlueStone
An excellent material when thermal resistance and stiffness is required. Ideal for Wind tunnel applications and other aggressive thermal environments. Download pdf

Accura 25
A highly flexible material with excellent shape retention. Outstanding feature resolution and accuracy. Download pdf

Accura 60
Simulates the appearance and properties of polycarbonates. Excellent for clear display models, medical devices and computer components. Download pdf

RenShape 7810
Well suited for robust models and prototypes with ABS-like, glossy surface finish and good detail reproduction. This resin can be certified to a medical grade USP class 6 certification. Download pdf

DSM NANOTOOL
DSM NANOTOOL produces strong, stiff, high temperature resistant composite parts. Exceptional in producing superior sidewall quality, along with excellent detail resolution (higher mechanical properties may be achieved through thermal postcure).

The following comparison is to help in selecting a stereolithography resin for your project. If you need additional assistance or have questions, please feel free to call your project coordinator at (800) 549-5414

Technical Data (Comparison Chart)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES Accura BLUESTONE DSM Somos 18420 & 18920 DSM Somos 11122 Accura 25 Accura 60 RenShape 7810 DSM SOMOS NANOTOOL
Appearance Opaque Blue White Optically clear, near colorless White Clear White Off White
Viscosity 1200-1800 CPS @ 30 °C ~350 cps @ 30 °C ~260 cps @ 30 °C 250cps@30°C 150-180cps@30°C 240cps@82°F
210cps@86°F		 ~2,500 cps@ 30°C
Density 1.78 g/cm3 ~1.16 g/cm3 @ 25°C ~1.12 g/cm3@ 25 °C   1.21g/g/cm3 1.13 g/cm3 ~1.16 g/cm3 @ 25°C
last updated: 02.04.08

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES Units ASTM Accura BLUESTONE DSM Somos 18420 & 18920 DSM Somos 11122 Accura 25 Accura 60 RenShape 7810 DSM Somos NANOTOOL
Tensile Strength ksi D638M 66-68 MPa 42.2-43.8 MPa 6831-7774 5,450-5,570 8,410-9,860 5,200-7,400 8.9-11.3
Elongation at Break % D638M 1.4-2.4 8-16% 11-20 13-20 5-13 10-20 0.7-1.0
Elongation at Yield % D638M     3.3-3.5        
Modulus of Elasticity kpsi D638M     384-418        
Flexural Strength ksi D790M 124-154 MPa 66.7-70.5 MPa 9,152-10,765 7,960-8,410   8,500-10,000 11.5-17.5
Flexural Modulus kpsi D790M 8,300-9,300 MPa 1,990-2,130 MPa 296-344 200-240 87-101mpa 275-348ksi 1,480-1,570
IZOD Impact - Notched lb/in D256A 13-17 J/m 0.20-.22j/cm 0.4-0.6 0.4ft 15-25J/m 0.83-0.91ft-lb/in 0.23-0.29 ft-lb/in
Index of Refraction   D542     1.5.13-1.515        
Hardness (shore D)   D2240 92 86-88   80   86 93-95
Graves Tear lbf/in D1004     833-858        
Water Absorption % D570   0.68% 0.35        
last updated: 02.04.08

 

THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES Units ASTM Accura BLUESTONE DSM Somos 18420 & 18920 DSM Somos 11122 Accura 25 RenShape 7810 DSM Somos NANOTOOL
C.T.E.-40°F-32°F uln/in-°F E831-00   4.1.4-41.9 37     14.1-14.4
C.T.E.-32°F-122°F uln/in-°F E831-00   56.2-61.3       16.9-18.0
C.T.E.-122°F-212°F uln/in-°F E831-00   63.6-75.4       42.2-48.6
C.T.E.-212°F-302°F uln/in-°F E831-00   71.9-76.7       50.1-53.2
C.T.E.-32°F-60°F uln/in-°F       50-53      
C.T.E.-60°F-88°F uln/in-°F       94-105      
C.T.E.-88°F-115°F uln/in-°F       103-105      
Dielectric Constant 60Hz   D150-98     3.9-4.1     4.0
Dielectric Constant 1KHz   D150-98   3.4-3.5 3.7-3.9     3.8-3.9
Dielectric Constant 1MHz lbf/in D150-98   3.1-3.3 3.4-3.5     3.6-3.7
Dielectric Strength V/mil D149-97a   13.2-14.2 kV/mm 390-413     396-427
Tg °F E1545-00   57-59°C 102-109     135-144
HDT@0.46 MPa °F D648-98c   53-56°C 115-130      
HDT@1.81 MPa °F D648-98c   46-47°C 120      
HDT@66 psi °F D648-98c 149-151     136-145 124 437
HDT@264 psi °F D648-98c 149     124-131   185-193
last updated: 02.04.08