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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Crestaform® Open 3D printing resin Benefits
- Excellent mechanical performance
- High reactivity and printing speed
- Rigorously tested to ensure optimal performance
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Instructions to Use the Crestaform® Open resin
- Always shake or mix the resin thoroughly before use. This is especially true for Crestaform Open as pigment heterogeneity will affect print quality
- Open the container and pour the appropriate amount of resin into the tank according to the size of the printer model
- Make sure to not spill the resin onto the printer, LCD screen or anywhere outside of the resin tank
- If not used for a long time, please filter the resin and pour the resin into the storage container
- Compatibility
Crestaform® Open has been designed to work with any UV LCD, DLP and SLA 3D printer that is open to 3rd party resins, including, but not limited to:
- Anycubic
- Elegoo
- Phrozen
- Creality
- Asiga
In addition, Crestaform® Open has also been optimised to work on Formlabs machines.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Printing Parameters
- Gray
- Note
- Mechanical Testing Specimen Print Orientation - 50°
- * 16 mins at 60°C + 405nm UV Post Cure for cured properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| ICI Viscosity (at 25°C) | 6.0 - 8.0 | Poise | — |
| Liquid Density | 1.08 - 1.10 | g/cm³ | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength* | 69.0 | MPa | ISO 527-2 Type 5A |
| Tensile Modulus* | 3.3 | GPa | ISO 527-2 Type 5A |
| Elongation (at break)* | 4.5 | % | ISO 527-2 Type 5A |
| Flexural Strength* | 111.0 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus* | 2.5 | GPa | ISO 178 |
| Hardness* | 83.0 | Shore D | ISO 868 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa)* | 55.0 | °C | ISO 75-2, Method A |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Recommended Cleaning
- Soak the print in a clean isopropanol (IPA) (or similar solvent) bath for a minimum of 5 minutes. Alternatively, rinse the part with IPA until all the visible uncured resin has been removed. Reusing IPA in multiple cleans can reduce the cleanliness and clarity of a print
- Leave the print to dry off any residual solvent prior to post-curing
- Recommended Post-Curing
- Post-cure as soon as possible after completion of printing
- Post-cure every print for a minimum of 10 minutes under a dedicated curing UV light operating at 405nm wavelength. Alternatively, leave the print to cure for a minimum of 2 hours under direct sunlight
- Temperature-assisted UV curing will increase the rigidity of the print
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Crestaform® Open is supplied in 1000 g bottles. Bulk supply available.
- Colour Options
Gray
Storage & Handling
- Handling Information
Do
- Always wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), protective eyewear and chemical nitrile gloves when handling resin
- Shake the resin well every time before you use it or decant from the container
- If spilled, please clean the spill immediately with paper towel, and Isopropanol (IPA)
- Store it in its original container at room temperature, away from children, untrained personnel, direct or indirect sunlight, heat sources, sparks and open flames
- Use it in well ventilated rooms
- Use every sensible preventive precaution to avoid skin contact, spillage of resin, eye contact or swallowing. Make note of Local Poison Centres availability
Do not
- Expose resin to direct or indirect sunlight, UV light, heat sources, sparks and open flame while handling and storing the resin
- Touch the resin with bare hands. Always wear appropriate gloves. If skin contact occurs, wash it with soapy water. If you feel unwell, please consult immediately medical assistance
- Swallow the resin or printed objects
- Expose to children or pets
- Handle before completing training
- Expose persons sensitive to the resin components – please see Material Safety Datasheet
- Inhale the resin fumes. Use only in well ventilated rooms or areas
- Pour the resin or used IPA into the draining system
- Storage Conditions
Crestaform® Open should be stored in the dark, in suitable, closed containers. It is recommended that the storage temperature should be between 15°C and 35°C. Ideally, containers should be opened only immediately prior to use. Keep out direct light/sunlight.