{"product_id":"tough-1500-resin-v2-form-4-1-l","title":"Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2 (Form 4) 1 L","description":"\u003cp\u003eTough 1500 Resin V2 is a resilient material with strength, stiffness, and toughness comparable to polypropylene (PP), offering exceptional resistance to fractures, impacts, and shattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreate parts that balance stiffness and ductility, whether for compliant mechanisms or rugged enclosures with self-tapping screws and snap fits. Tough 1500 Resin V2 enables a wide range of applications, from functional prototypes to end-use jigs and fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTough 1500 Resin V2 is a new material formulation that leverages the Form 4 Series to deliver 10 times higher fracture toughness than the previous version.\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;\"\u003eBiocompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSkin Contact\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;\"\u003eGrey\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;\"\u003eImpact Resistant\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;\"\u003eManufacturing Aids, End-Use Parts, Rapid Prototyping\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;\"\u003e34.0 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;\"\u003e155.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFlexural Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e41.0 MPa\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;\"\u003e42.0 J\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUnnotched Izod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e910.0 J\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGardner at 1\/16\" (1.9 mm) Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e11.1 J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGardner at 1\/32\" (0.97 mm) Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5.9 J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMaximum Stress Intensity Factor (Kmax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1.7 MPa-m\u003csup\u003e1\/2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWork of Fracture (Wf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1011.0 J\/m\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;\"\u003e66.0 °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;\"\u003e53.0 °C\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;\"\u003e1460.0 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;\"\u003e1370.0 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRoss Flexing Fatigue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e8000.0 cycles\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 Build Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form 4 Build Platform, Form 4 Flex Build Platform, Form 4L Build Platform, Form 4L Flex Build Platform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form 4 Resin Tank, Form 4L Resin Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Printer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form 4, Form 4L\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 Tough 1500 Resin V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRobust, resilient, and ductile material that rivals the toughness of polypropylene.\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;\"\u003eTougher Where It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e10 times higher work of fracture, so parts don’t fail when drilled, tapped, or cracked. Three times higher Gardner impact strength for thin walls that don’t shatter.\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;\"\u003eDuctile and Resilient for Long-Lasting Compliant Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eExtremely high elongation at break of 155% and Ross flex fatigue of 8,000 cycles for features like snap fits and compliant mechanisms.\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;\"\u003eHigh Environmental Stability for Demanding Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe highest temperature and UV resistance of any high-compliance SLA material, with 66 °C HDT and approximately 30.4% EAB after 400 hours accelerated ageing.\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;\"\u003eTough Parts That Don’t Deform Over Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHigh creep resistance matching polypropylene, with less than 3% strain under 4 MPa load after two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e*When tested under ASTM D4459 Accelerated Indoor Ageing standard.\u003c\/p\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\u003eTough 1500 Resin V2 is ideal for resilient prototyping or simulating the toughness of polypropylene (PP).\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;\"\u003ePrototypes Requiring Toughness, Compliance, and Resilience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSimulate the toughness, compliance, and resilience of polypropylene.\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;\"\u003eTough and Rugged Enclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCreate functional enclosures with self-tapping screw bosses and snap fits.\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;\"\u003eImpact-Resistant Jigs and Fixtures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eProduce jigs and fixtures that survive long-term use on the factory floor.\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;\"\u003eCompliant Mechanisms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCreate latches, flexures, dampers, and other parts needing a combination of stiffness and ductility.\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 Properties*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/uk\/materials\/data-sheets\/?product=tough1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDownload Tough 1500 Resin V2 Technical Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px; overflow-x:auto;\"\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;\"\u003eTough 1500 Resin V2\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePolypropylene (Extrusion Grade)\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;\"\u003e34 MPa | 4930 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e29.2 MPa | 4235 psi\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;\"\u003e1460 MPa | 212 ksi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1600 MPa | 232 ksi\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;\"\u003e155%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGardner Impact @ 1\/32” (0.8 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5.9 J | 52 in-lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.7 J | 24 in-lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWork of Fracture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1011 J\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e | 69.3 ft-lb\/ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~2000 J\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e | 137 ft-lb\/ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e66 °C | 151 °F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~85–100 °C | 185–212 °F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e*Material properties may vary based on part geometry, print orientation, print settings, and temperature. Data was obtained from parts printed using Form 4, 100 μm, Tough 1500 V2 settings and post-cured with a Form Cure V2 for 12 minutes at 70 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003ePost-Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap:24px; margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eWashing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe foundational step in any SLA post-processing workflow is to remove any excess resin on the surface of the parts through an alcohol or ether wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor the best surface finish, Formlabs recommends allowing parts printed in Tough 1500 Resin V2 to air dry for at least 10 minutes after washing, before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.formlabs.com\/s\/article\/Form-Wash-Time-Settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForm Wash\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.formlabs.com\/s\/article\/Form-Wash-Time-Settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForm Wash L\u003c\/a\u003e\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;\"\u003eCuring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePost-curing Engineering and Specialty Resins is essential for parts to achieve their full strength and functionality. This step completes the chemical reaction initiated during printing, transforming the part from its green state into a fully finished component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.formlabs.com\/s\/article\/Form-Cure-Time-and-Temperature-Settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForm Cure V1\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.formlabs.com\/s\/article\/Form-Cure-2nd-Generation-time-and-temperature-settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForm Cure V2\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.formlabs.com\/s\/article\/Form-Cure-L-time-and-temperature-settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForm Cure L V1\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.formlabs.com\/s\/article\/Form-Cure-L-V2-time-and-temperature-settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForm Cure L V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Formlabs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56895276515710,"sku":"RS-C2-TO15-02","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9464\/2434\/files\/Optimized_For_Web_PNG-Formlabs_2025_Tough_1500_V2_Resin_023.png?v=1783591821","url":"https:\/\/evo3d.co.uk\/products\/tough-1500-resin-v2-form-4-1-l","provider":"Evo3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}