{"product_id":"resina-basf-ultracur3d-tough-st-45-1kg","title":"BASF Forward AM Ultracur3D Tough ST 45 - Clear Engineering Resin 1 kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBASF Forward AM Ultracur3D ST 45: Fast-Printing Tough Engineering Resin (1 kg)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ultracur3D ST 45 from Forward AM (BASF) is an engineering resin from the \u003cstrong\u003eTough\u003c\/strong\u003e line that combines \u003cstrong\u003ehigh strength, toughness, and impact resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003every fast print speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent surface finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to the Forward AM datasheet, it achieves \u003cstrong\u003e60 MPa tensile strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e110 MPa flexural strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e25% elongation at break\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a deflection temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e73 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compatible with LCD (including MSLA) and DLP printers. Clear color, 1 kg bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough engineering resin (Ultracur3D Tough line).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 MPa tensile strength and 110 MPa flexural strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiffness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,300 MPa Young's modulus and 2,400 MPa flexural modulus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToughness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% elongation at break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDT of 73 °C at 0.45 MPa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 Shore D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL 94 flammability (1.5 mm), skin contact per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10, and UV stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCD (including MSLA) and DLP. Clear color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Parts Is It Good For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForward AM recommends it for \u003cstrong\u003eprototyping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecustom gadgets and tools\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eenclosures and housings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-detail, textured parts\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's the go-to choice when you need parts that can handle mechanical stress and moderate heat, with a refined surface finish and short print times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrong, Tough, and Fast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e60 MPa tensile strength\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e110 MPa flexural strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, it ranks among the strongest resins in the Tough line, while its \u003cstrong\u003e25% elongation at break\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents the brittleness typical of rigid resins. Forward AM also highlights its \u003cstrong\u003every fast print speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent surface quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, which cut down both production and post-processing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData sourced from the official Forward AM (BASF) datasheet and product catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung's Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,300 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongation at Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexural Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,400 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D790\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexural Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D790\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotched Izod Impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 J\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 Shore D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D2240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDT at 0.45 MPa \/ 1.8 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73 °C \/ 61 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D648\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlammability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 94 (1.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin Contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 10993-5 \/ ISO 10993-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 4892-2B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnology \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD (incl. MSLA) and DLP \/ clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forward AM publishes validated printer-specific workflows (exposure, washing, and post-curing settings); refer to these for your printer model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an ultrasonic cleaner with isopropyl alcohol or the Ultracur3D Cleaner from Forward AM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-curing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure under UV light following the exposure times in your printer's workflow to achieve the mechanical properties listed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrresin.es\/collections\/maquinas-lavado-curado-wash-cure\"\u003ewash and cure station\u003c\/a\u003e makes the process much easier. If you need even greater toughness, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrresin.es\/products\/resina-basf-ultracur3d-tough-st-1400-1kg\"\u003eBASF Ultracur3D ST 1400\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse more options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrresin.es\/collections\/resinas-3d-resistentes\"\u003eengineering resins collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBASF Ultracur3D ST 45 – Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Ultracur3D ST 45?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn engineering-grade resin from Forward AM's (BASF) Tough line that combines high strength, toughness, and fast print speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are its mechanical properties?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTensile strength of 60 MPa and flexural strength of 110 MPa, with 25% elongation at break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heat-resistant is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HDT is 73 °C at 0.45 MPa and 61 °C at 1.8 MPa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat parts is it suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrototypes, custom gadgets and tools, enclosures, and high-detail parts with surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for skin contact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForward AM has tested it to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 for skin contact. It is not intended for oral use or implants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it been tested for flammability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it carries a UL 94 rating at 1.5 mm per the Forward AM datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich printers is it compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLCD (including MSLA) and DLP printers. Forward AM publishes validated workflows for a wide range of models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I wash prints?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse an ultrasonic cleaner with isopropyl alcohol or the Ultracur3D Cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I post-cure prints?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCure under UV light following the Forward AM workflow for your specific printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the ST 45 and the ST 1400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ST 45 is stiffer, stronger, and more heat-resistant; the ST 1400 is tougher (43% elongation at break) and sits between rigid and flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forward AM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55165367910737,"sku":"300007","price":112.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/0414\/0369\/files\/basf-ultracur3d-tough-st-45-1kg.jpg?v=1791045272","url":"https:\/\/mrresin.es\/en\/products\/resin-basf-ultracur3d-tough-st-45-1kg","provider":"Mr Resin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}