Materials
BMF’s open material system allows you to print with our specially formulated liquid polymers or to print with the material of your choice. Whether you use BMF's materials or choose your own, you have a variety of options available that will allow you to achieve the results you need based on your application.
HTL
HTL is a high performance engineering material with high strength, rigidity, and heat resistance, able to withstand temperatures up to 140C.
BIO
BIO is a biocompatible resin suitable for non-implantable medical applications. BIO can undergo sterilization and has passed numerous ISO biocompatibility tests.
RG
RG from the Forward AM Ultracur3D® photopolymer resin line is a durable engineering material which can be used to print functional end-use parts. In addition to being biocompatible, it doesn’t uptake any water and is suitable for a wide range of applications such as electrical cases, medical devices, snappers and functional prototyping. Only available on the S240.
Hard
85 MPa
3.8 GPa
3%
97.4 MPa
85 MPa
47.5 J/m
102 °C
86 Shore D
-
Strong and Tough
70.5 MPa
2.6 GPa
14.1%
93.8 MPa
70.5 MPa
-
82 °C
85 Shore D
Yield Elongation: 5.68%
Yield Stress: 70.5Mpa
Yield Stress: 70.5Mpa
High Temp, Low Viscosity
79.3 MPa
4.2 GPa
2.2%
120.6 MPa
79.3 MPa
30 J/m
140.7 °C
90 Shore D
Tg 172 °C
Tough
42.6 MPa
2 GPa
49.4%
35.3 MPa
42.6 MPa
-
45 °C
80 Shore D
Yield Elongation: 5.6%
Biocompatible
42 MPa
1.8 GPa
2.5%
65 MPa
42 MPa
-
115 °C
80 Shore D
Cell culture survival rate in vitro: 81.7%
Durable, Biocompatible
42 MPa
274.3 MPa
11.8%
77.7 MPa
42 MPa
-
56.5 °C
77 Shore D
Cell culture survival rate in vitro: 91.7%
| Criteria | GR | HEK | HTL | UTL | BIO | RG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 85 MPa | 70.5 MPa | 79.3 MPa | 42.6 MPa | 42 MPa | 42 MPa |
| Elasticity Modulus | 3.8 GPa | 2.6 GPa | 4.2 GPa | 2 GPa | 1.8 GPa | 274.3 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 3% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Bending Strength | 97.4 MPa | 93.8 MPa | 120.6 MPa | 35.3 MPa | 65 MPa | 77.7 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.2 GPa | 2.5 GPa | 4 GPa | 1.5 GPa | 2.3 GPa | 2.1 GPa |
| Impact Strength | 47.5 J/m | - | 30 J/m | - | - | - |
| Distortion Temp at 0.45MPA | 102 °C | 82 °C | 140.7 °C | 45 °C | 115 °C | 56.5 °C |
| Hardness | 86 Shore D | 85 Shore D | 90 Shore D | 80 Shore D | 80 Shore D | 77 Shore D |
| Standard Color | Yellow Trans / Black | Yellow Trans / Black | Yellow Trans / Black | Yellow Trans / Black | Yellow Trans | Yellow Trans / Black |
| Additional | - | Yield Elongation: 5.68% Yield Stress: 70.5Mpa |
Tg 172 °C | Yield Elongation: 5.6% | Cell culture survival rate in vitro: 81.7% | Cell culture survival rate in vitro: 91.7% |