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High Temperature ResinIndustry-Leading Heat Resistance for Critical Applications

High Temperature Resin delivers the highest heat deflection temperature of any SLA resin, reaching 238°C @ 0.45 MPa. Engineered for applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, this advanced photopolymer enables precise, detailed parts that maintain dimensional accuracy under extreme heat conditions.

Tensile Strength
N/A
Flexural Modulus
2600 MPa
Temperature Resistance
120 °C
Technology
SLA
High Temperature Resin 3D printed part example
High Detail Resolution
Smooth Finish
SLA material

High Temperature Resin overview

High Temperature Resin represents the pinnacle of thermal performance in stereolithography materials, offering an industry-leading heat deflection temperature of 238°C @ 0.45 MPa. This advanced photopolymer is specifically formulated for applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, enabling the production of detailed, precise parts that maintain dimensional accuracy under extreme heat conditions. Perfect for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications where conventional materials fail.

Why manufacture with High Temperature Resin

High Temperature Resin combines highest heat deflection temperature (238°c) of any sla resin and exceptional dimensional stability under thermal stress, delivering excellent surface finish and fine feature resolution for demanding applications. From rapid prototyping to production runs, teams rely on High Temperature Resin to maintain tight tolerances while reducing assembly complexity through consolidated part designs.

SLA Production Technology

3D Systems ProX SLA technology leverages non-inverted vat photopolymerization to achieve 238°C heat deflection temperature—the highest of any stereolithography resin. Unlike inverted systems that pull parts against gravity causing deformation, our right-side-up architecture allows High Temperature Resin to maintain ±0.1mm accuracy even during thermal post-curing cycles. With 0.1mm minimal support touchpoints that preserve surface finish, this material produces injection mold inserts and thermal testing components 5.1x faster than desktop SLA. The material's 2800 MPa tensile modulus after thermal curing enables functional under-hood automotive components and aerospace fixtures that withstand continuous 200°C service temperatures.

Build Volume

145 × 145 × 175 mm (Form 4) / 335 × 200 × 300 mm (Form 4L)

Max part size

Lead Time

2-4 business days

Fast turnaround available

Layer Height

0.025 - 0.1 mm

Resolution

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Where High Temperature Resin excels

High Temperature Resin achieves an industry-leading 238°C heat deflection temperature, the highest of any SLA material. This exceptional thermal performance enables applications from injection mold tooling to aerospace wind tunnel testing where standard resins would fail.

Beyond temperature resistance, the material offers excellent dimensional stability under thermal stress, maintaining tolerances through repeated heating cycles. This stability, combined with 0.05mm resolution, enables precise tooling and fixtures for high-temperature processes.

Forge Labs' controlled post-cure process with precise UV and thermal exposure ensures maximum thermal properties while preventing warpage. Our documented procedures achieve consistent HDT values critical for aerospace and automotive applications.

Automotive sensor housing
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Industry applications for High Temperature Resin

From injection molding to aerospace testing, High Temperature Resin enables applications requiring extreme thermal performance. Discover how industries push the boundaries with this advanced material.

High Temperature Resin enables rapid injection mold tooling for prototype and short-run production. The material withstands molding temperatures and pressures while maintaining cavity dimensions.

Key Applications

  • Injection mold inserts
  • Thermoforming tools
  • Blow molding tooling
  • Hot embossing dies

Performance Data

Survives 50+ injection cycles at 180°C with engineering plastics, maintaining ±0.1mm cavity dimensions for prototype validation.

Aerospace engineers rely on High Temperature Resin for wind tunnel models and thermal test fixtures. The material maintains accuracy at temperatures that deform standard plastics.

Key Applications

  • Wind tunnel test models
  • Thermal test fixtures
  • Hot gas flow components
  • Environmental test articles

Performance Data

Maintains dimensional stability ±0.2% after 100 hours at 200°C, meeting requirements for aerospace thermal testing.

Automotive applications leverage High Temperature Resin for under-hood prototypes and thermal test fixtures. The material survives engine bay temperatures while maintaining functional features.

Key Applications

  • Under-hood component prototypes
  • Exhaust system fixtures
  • Thermal cycling test parts
  • Hot air flow ducting models

Performance Data

Withstands 500 thermal cycles from -40°C to 150°C with <1% dimensional change, exceeding automotive validation requirements.

High Temperature Resin enables fixtures and carriers for electronic assembly processes requiring heat resistance. The material survives reflow soldering and wave solder temperatures.

Key Applications

  • SMT reflow pallets
  • Wave solder fixtures
  • Conformal coating masks
  • Burn-in test fixtures

Performance Data

Survives 10+ reflow cycles at 260°C peak temperature with minimal degradation, suitable for prototype PCB assembly.

High Temperature Resin production examples

Automotive sensor housing

Automotive sensor housing

Heat Management Systems

Aerospace thermal bracket

Aerospace thermal bracket

Aerospace Components

Injection mold insert

Injection mold insert

Manufacturing Tooling

Performance Dashboard

Technical performance for High Temperature Resin

High Temperature Resin delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Under-hood automotive components and Aerospace engine compartment parts, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.

Mechanical Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength (Green)

21 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

High Temperature Resin records Ultimate Tensile Strength (Green) at 21 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Mechanical Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength (Post-Cured)

58 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

High Temperature Resin records Ultimate Tensile Strength (Post-Cured) at 58 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Mechanical Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength (Thermal + Post-Cured)

49 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

High Temperature Resin records Ultimate Tensile Strength (Thermal + Post-Cured) at 49 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

High Temperature Resin combines Highest heat deflection temperature (238°C) of any SLA resin and Exceptional dimensional stability under thermal stress to support Under-hood automotive components and Aerospace engine compartment parts that demand production-ready durability.

Measurement
High Temperature ResinBase
Standard
Ultimate Tensile Strength (Green)21 MPaASTM D638
Ultimate Tensile Strength (Post-Cured)58 MPaASTM D638
Ultimate Tensile Strength (Thermal + Post-Cured)49 MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Post-Cured)2800 MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Green)14 %ASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Post-Cured)3.3 %ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Post-Cured)95 MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Post-Cured)2600 MPaASTM D790
Notched Izod Impact (Post-Cured)18 J/mASTM D256
Mechanical Performance

Mechanical Properties

High Temperature Resin delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Under-hood automotive components and Aerospace engine compartment parts, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.

High Temperature Resin delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.

These qualities make it well-suited for Under-hood automotive components, Aerospace engine compartment parts, and Injection mold inserts and tooling, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. High Temperature Resin maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.

This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.

High Temperature Resin combines Highest heat deflection temperature (238°C) of any SLA resin and Exceptional dimensional stability under thermal stress to support Under-hood automotive components and Aerospace engine compartment parts that demand production-ready durability.

Key metric

Ultimate Tensile Strength (Green)

21 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

Key metric

Ultimate Tensile Strength (Post-Cured)

58 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

Key metric

Ultimate Tensile Strength (Thermal + Post-Cured)

49 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

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Material Makeup

Physical Properties

High Temperature Resin offers consistent density and surface quality so critical features hold tolerances and downstream finishing remains predictable.

High Temperature Resin exhibits a density of 1.25 g/cm³ that contributes to lightweight yet durable parts. With moisture absorption of <0.5 %, ensures dimensional stability in varying environmental conditions.

These physical properties enable consistent part quality and predictable performance across Under-hood automotive components, Aerospace engine compartment parts, and Injection mold inserts and tooling. The material's inherent characteristics minimize warpage and maintain tight tolerances throughout the part lifecycle.

For Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing, these physical attributes translate to reliable production outcomes with minimal post-processing requirements, ensuring parts meet specifications straight from the build platform.

High Temperature Resin delivers 1.25 g/cm³ density so assemblies fit and finish without secondary rework.

Key metric

Density

1.25 g/cm³

Tested to ASTM D792

Key metric

Shore Hardness D

85

Tested to ASTM D2240

Key metric

Water Absorption (24h)

<0.5 %

Tested to ASTM D570

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Heat Performance

Thermal Properties

High Temperature Resin maintains dimensional stability through temperature swings, making it a reliable option for Automotive and Aerospace programs that see repeated thermal cycling.

High Temperature Resin demonstrates excellent thermal stability with a heat deflection temperature of 120 °C, enabling it to maintain dimensional accuracy in elevated temperature environments. This thermal performance ensures parts retain their shape and mechanical properties even under thermal stress.

The material's thermal characteristics make it ideal for Under-hood automotive components, Aerospace engine compartment parts, and Injection mold inserts and tooling that experience temperature fluctuations. Its ability to withstand thermal cycling without degradation ensures long-term reliability in Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing.

With an operating temperature range up to 200 °C, High Temperature Resin provides engineers with confidence when designing parts for thermally demanding applications, from under-hood automotive components to industrial equipment exposed to heat sources.

High Temperature Resin maintains geometry with a Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa (Standard Cure) of 120 °C, protecting dimensional integrity during heat cycling.

Key metric

Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa (Standard Cure)

120 °C

Tested to ASTM D648

Key metric

Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa (Thermal Cure)

238 °C

Tested to ASTM D648

Key metric

Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa (Standard Cure)

78 °C

Tested to ASTM D648

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Functional Performance

Electrical Properties

High Temperature Resin provides predictable electrical behavior for housings and functional prototypes that need controlled resistivity and dielectric strength.

High Temperature Resin provides controlled electrical resistivity of 10¹⁴ Ω·cm, making it suitable for electrical housings and insulators. Its dielectric strength of 15 kV/mm ensure reliable performance in electrical assemblies.

These electrical characteristics enable its use in Under-hood automotive components, Aerospace engine compartment parts, and Injection mold inserts and tooling where electrical performance is critical. The material maintains consistent electrical properties across its operating temperature range, ensuring stable performance in varying conditions.

For Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing requiring precise electrical behavior, High Temperature Resin delivers the consistency and reliability needed for functional prototypes and production parts that interact with electrical systems.

High Temperature Resin posts 10¹⁴ Ω·cm Volume Resistivity, giving enclosures dependable insulating performance.

Key metric

Volume Resistivity

10¹⁴ Ω·cm

Tested to ASTM D257

Key metric

Dielectric Strength

15 kV/mm

Tested to ASTM D149

Key metric

Dielectric Constant @ 1 kHz

3.2

Tested to ASTM D150

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Compatibility Data

Chemical Properties

High Temperature Resin offers tested chemical resistance across acids, bases, solvents, and hydrocarbons to ensure reliable performance in harsh environments.

High Temperature Resin demonstrates broad chemical resistance with testing against 15 different chemicals, showing excellent compatibility with 1 substances and good compatibility with 13 others. This extensive chemical resistance profile makes it suitable for harsh industrial environments.

The material's resistance to acids, bases, solvents, and hydrocarbons enables its use in Under-hood automotive components, Aerospace engine compartment parts, and Injection mold inserts and tooling that require exposure to aggressive chemicals. Its chemical inertness ensures parts maintain their mechanical properties even after prolonged chemical exposure.

For Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing, this chemical stability translates to longer service life and reduced maintenance requirements, making High Temperature Resin a cost-effective choice for chemically demanding applications.

High Temperature Resin has been tested against 15 chemicals with 1 showing excellent compatibility for demanding chemical environments.

Key metric

Water

Excellent

Type: Solvent

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Chemical Resistance

Chemical compatibility for High Temperature Resin

Evaluate how High Temperature Resin responds to common chemicals before you commit to production tooling. Filter the grid to focus on acids, bases, solvents, or hydrocarbons.

15 of 15 chemicals shown

ChemicalTypeCompatibility
Acetic Acid (5%)AcidGood
AcetoneSolventModerate
Bleach (~5% NaOCl)OxidizerGood
Butyl AcetateSolventGood
Diesel FuelHydrocarbonGood
Hydraulic OilHydrocarbonGood
Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)OxidizerGood
Isooctane (Gasoline)HydrocarbonGood
Isopropyl AlcoholSolventGood
Mineral Oil (Light)HydrocarbonGood
Salt Water (3.5% NaCl)Salt SolutionGood
Sodium Hydroxide (0.025% pH 10)BaseGood
Strong Acid (HCl concentrated)AcidGood
WaterSolventExcellent
XyleneSolventGood
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Advanced Manufacturing

Built with Precision SLA Technology

High Temperature Resin is manufactured using industrial-grade Stereolithography (SLA) technology, delivering exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy for high-detail applications.

SLA Manufacturing Lab

Industrial-grade SLA technology delivers exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy for High Temperature Resin production. Our calibrated resin systems and closed-loop process controls maintain ±0.1 mm repeatability across build volumes.

Process Parameters

Layer Height
0.025 - 0.1 mm
Tolerance
± 0.1% (min ± 0.1 mm)
Laser Power
250-500 mW
Cure Depth
0.1-0.15 mm
  • Build Volume: 145 × 145 × 175 mm (Form 4) / 335 × 200 × 300 mm (Form 4L). Large platform capacity enables efficient manufacturing of multiple parts or assemblies.
  • Exceptional Surface Finish. Photopolymerization process delivers smooth, injection-molded quality surface finish.
  • Quality Control. In-process monitoring and batch traceability ensure consistent part quality and material properties.

Finishing Options

IPA washingUV post-curingThermal post-curingSupport removalSandingPainting
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High Temperature Resin is known for its highest heat deflection temperature (238°c) of any sla resin, exceptional dimensional stability under thermal stress, excellent surface finish and fine feature resolution, making it suitable for automotive and aerospace applications.

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