Solidator Tough Shape Memory Resin

Tough Memory Shape

Solidator Tough Shape Memory Resin is a versatile material that offers high toughness, flexibility and impact resistance and is particularly well suited for high-performance functional parts such as snap-fits, electrical housings and tools. Additionally, it meets the requirements in various functional applications such as sporting goods and automotive parts. An outstanding feature of this material is its ability to impart a shape memory effect to printed parts depending on temperature.

Material properties:

Key figureMethodSymbolR055
Tough Shape Memory
ApplicationsSnap locks, electrical enclosures and tools
Physical properties  
Shore hardness DDIN EN ISO 48-4D82
Solid densityDIN EN ISO 1183-1ρ1.18 g/cm³
Tensile properties  
Tensile moduleASTM D638, Type IEt2700 MPa
Tensile strengthASTM D638, Type IσM51 MPa
Elongation at tensile strengthASTM D638, Type IεM
Elongation at breakASTM D638, Type IεtB17%
Bending properties  
Bending modulusASTM D790Ef2300 MPa
Flexural strengthASTM D790σfM65 MPa
Elongation in bending for flexural strengthASTM D790εfM
Elongation at breakASTM D790εfB> 5.0 %
Impact resistance properties  
Izod notched impact strengthASTM D256aiN
Thermal properties  
Temperature of dimensional stability @ 0.45 N/mm²ASTM D 648 (B)Tf
Glow wire flammability ratingDIN EN 60695-2-12GWFI
Glass transition temperatureDIN EN ISO 11359Tg
Linear coefficient of expansion -20°C ... 20°CDIN EN ISO 11359α
Linear coefficient of expansion 65°C ... 80°CDIN EN ISO 11359α
Curl / Vertical Distortion  
Dimensional accuracy XYTest print (100x100x6mm)99,89%
Curl at test bar(200x20x5mm)Vertical alignment of the print0mm
Curl at test bar (200x20x5mm)Horizontal alignment of the print0.01 mm
Printing conditions: Printed on Solidator 8K, layer height 100 microns, 3min cleaned in isopropanol, compressed air cleaned, UV post-curing with Solidator Cure Box.