Accura ClearVueVersatile Transparent Material with Glass-Like Clarity
Accura ClearVue is a versatile and transparent material known for its high clarity and glass-like appearance. Favored for its aesthetic qualities, especially in applications requiring visual transparency, this material excels at simulating acrylic or glass for prototyping and design applications.
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Clear SLA with Engineering Properties
Accura ClearVue is a versatile and transparent material known for its high clarity and glass-like appearance. Accura ClearVue is favored for its aesthetic qualities, especially in applications requiring visual transparency. This material is often chosen for its ability to simulate acrylic or glass, making it suitable for a wide range of prototyping and design applications. With good moisture resistance and chemical stability in controlled environments, it maintains its properties well for room temperature applications.
Design & Prototyping Applications
From concept validation to master patterns, Accura ClearVue delivers exceptional precision and surface quality across automotive and medical development projects. Its unique combination of high clarity and glass-like appearance, excellent ability to simulate acrylic or glass, good moisture resistance and water stability makes it the preferred choice for design teams worldwide.
Clear Prototypes
Design validation models with glass-like appearance for aesthetic and functional testing
Architectural Models
Scale models with transparent windows, facades, and glass elements for visualization
Medical Models
Anatomical and device models for medical visualization and educational purposes
Consumer Products
Prototype components simulating acrylic or glass parts in consumer goods
Complex Assemblies
Multi-part assemblies where internal features need to be visible for analysis
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Built with Precision SLA Technology
Accura ClearVue is manufactured using industrial-grade Stereolithography (SLA) technology, delivering exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy for high-detail applications.
Industrial-grade SLA technology delivers exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy for Accura ClearVue production. Our advanced photopolymerization process ensures optimal material properties and fine detail resolution.
- Layer Height: 0.025 - 0.1 mm. Ultra-fine layer resolution delivers smooth surface finish and precise feature definition.
- Tolerance: Standard parts: ±0.25%, Large parts: ±0.4%. Consistent dimensional accuracy across complex geometries and fine details.
- Build Volume: 650 × 750 × 550 mm. Large platform capacity enables efficient manufacturing of multiple parts or assemblies.
- Exceptional Surface Finish. Photopolymerization process delivers smooth, injection-molded quality surface finish.
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Mechanical Properties
Accura ClearVue exhibits excellent mechanical properties, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts that need to meet demanding performance requirements in automotive and medical applications.
Technical Specifications
| Measurement | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | Good | ISO/ASTM |
| Durability | Good for prototyping | ISO/ASTM |
| Rigidity vs Flexibility | Balanced | ISO/ASTM |
| Break Resistance | Resistant under strain | ISO/ASTM |
| Impact Resistance | Moderate | ISO/ASTM |
| Hardness | Moderate | ISO/ASTM |
| Structural Strength | Limited | ISO/ASTM |
Performance Characteristics
Accura ClearVue delivers exceptional mechanical performance with good tensile strength and durability, 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 clear prototypes for design validation, architectural models with transparent elements, medical models for visualization, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. Accura ClearVue 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, medical, aerospace industries. 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.
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Thermal Properties
Accura ClearVue exhibits exceptional thermal stability and outstanding performance in demanding thermal environments.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) | 51 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82 MPa) | 50 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 62 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Continuous Use Temperature | 45-50 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Short Term Temperature | 60-65 °C | ISO/ASTM |
Thermal Performance
Accura ClearVue's thermal properties ensure minimal dimensional deviation under fluctuating thermal conditions, making it highly suitable for applications requiring tight tolerances and structural integrity at elevated temperatures. Accura ClearVue maintains consistent mechanical performance even in thermally and environmentally variable conditions across automotive and medical and aerospace and consumer electronics and optics and research applications.
Its thermal conductivity and insulating properties make it an excellent candidate for electronic enclosures, protective housings, and thermal management applications. Accura ClearVue resists thermal fatigue and creep deformation, particularly in cyclic thermal loading environments.
Prolonged exposure to temperatures approaching its upper limit may lead to gradual material degradation. In applications requiring sustained operation in high-temperature environments, consult with our engineering team for material recommendations and design guidelines.
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Electrical Properties
Accura ClearVue electrical properties for reference and design considerations.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Standard | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Resistance | - | - | Good |
| Chemical Resistance | - | - | Good to mild chemicals |
| Solvent Resistance | - | - | Poor to strong solvents |
Electrical Performance
Electrical properties for Accura ClearVue are provided for reference and design considerations. Please refer to the technical specifications table above for specific values and testing standards.
For detailed electrical performance data and material datasheets, please refer to the resources section or contact our team for additional information.
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Chemical Properties
Chemical compatibility data for Accura ClearVue is available upon request.
Chemical Compatibility Chart
| Chemical | Type | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical compatibility data available upon request. Contact our engineering team for specific chemical resistance information. | ||
Chemical Performance
Chemical compatibility data for Accura ClearVue is not currently available in our standard database. This material may not have been specifically tested for chemical resistance, or the data may be available upon request.
If your application involves exposure to chemicals, solvents, or other aggressive substances, please contact our engineering team who can provide guidance on material suitability and testing requirements.
We can arrange for application-specific chemical testing to ensure Accura ClearVue meets your performance requirements in chemically challenging environments.
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Biocompatibility & Compliance
Accura ClearVue is biocompatible, meeting USP Class VI standards, making it safe for short-term contact with skin and mucosal membranes.
Compliance Standards
| Property | Compliance | Standard/Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| USP Class VI | Yes | Biocompatibility certification for medical device applications |
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Material Datasheets
Download comprehensive technical documentation for Accura ClearVue, including safety data, compliance certificates, and design guidelines.
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