{"product_id":"clear-cast-resin-form-4-1-l","title":"Formlabs Clear Cast Resin (Form 4) 1 L","description":"\u003cp\u003eClear Cast Resin is a resin designed for investment casting, to directly print patterns that can be invested and cast. It has an extremely low thermal expansion, low ash, and no trace heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClear Cast Resin, paired with a latticing software, is recommended for use with larger parts, excelling at producing geometries thicker than 3 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePrint Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSLA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMinimum Layer Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e25 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModels \u0026amp; Props, Rapid Tooling, End-Use Parts, Rapid Prototyping, Investment Casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCategories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpecialty, Casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTensile Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2800.0 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFlexural Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2200.0 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUltimate Tensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e65.0 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eElongation at Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNotched Izod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e25.0 J\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eThermal Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e94.8 μm\/m\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e73.0 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e58.0 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom:16px; padding-bottom:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd; font-size:22px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form 4 Resin Tank, Form 2 Resin Tank (PDMS), Form 2 LT Tank, Form 3 Resin Tank V2.1, Form 3L Resin Tank V3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Build Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form 4 Build Platform, Form 4 Flex Build Platform, Form 3 Build Platform, Form 3 Build Platform 2, Form 3 Stainless Steel Build Platform, Form 3L Build Platform, Form 3L Build Platform 2L, Form 4L Build Platform, Form 4L Flex Build Platform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Printer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form 4, Form 4B, Form 4L, Form 4BL, Form 3, Form 3L, Form 3B, Form 3BL, Form 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Choose Clear Cast Resin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eClear Cast Resin is an accessible solution for directly printing casting patterns in house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eAccessible Pattern Production In-House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eClear Cast Resin on Formlabs SLA printers enables direct production of casting patterns in-house, reducing costs, decreasing turnaround times, and improving flexibility in iteration and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eLow Thermal Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBest-in-class thermal expansion for reliable casting shells with minimal cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eClean Burnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eClear Cast Resin achieves a clean burnout with low ash and no trace metals, leaving nothing to contaminate the final cast part. Clear Cast Resin is fully antimony free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eAccurate and Versatile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCreate accurate patterns within 0.25 mm of the design. Compatible with any metal or shelling system, allowing foundries to cast new designs in record time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWorkflow for 3D Printing Investment Casting Patterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e3D printed patterns can be used to directly replace the moulded wax patterns typically used for investment casting, allowing for complex geometries and faster iterations without dedicated tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003col style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShell, lattice, and add drain holes to the part with a tool like Materialise Magics or Formware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOrient, support, and slice the pattern in PreForm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrint the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWash, post-cure, and remove supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlug any drain holes with wax or cure a small amount of Clear Cast Resin over the hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttach the pattern to a casting tree and proceed with the rest of the casting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Cast Resin is recommended for demanding engineering applications over 3 mm thick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eInvestment Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDirectly print patterns that can be invested and cast without dedicated tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eRapid Tooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCreate casting patterns quickly for shorter lead times and faster design iteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eEngineering Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSuitable for larger geometries and demanding applications over 3 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMechanical and Burnout Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/uk\/materials\/data-sheets\/?product=clearcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDownload the Clear Cast Resin Technical Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUltimate Tensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e65 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTensile Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.8 GPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFlexural Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.2 GPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eThermal Expansion, -30–140°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e94.8 μm\/m\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAsh Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAntimony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u0026lt;10 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDetected Transition Metals (\u0026gt;10 ppm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAl, Cu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHigh Concentration Transition Metals (\u0026gt;50 ppm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; 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