Rigid heat-resistant material combining high strength and high elongation for tool-less, direct plastics production

HIGH PERFORMANCE PHOTOPOLYMER SUITABLE FOR UNDER-HOOD AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR END-USE COMPONENTS

Figure 4 ® Rigid 140C Black delivers on the promise of additive manufacturing with true functional durability in plastic parts. A two-part epoxy/acrylate hybrid material, Figure 4 Rigid 140C Black provides production-grade parts with long-term mechanical stability in various environments.

This innovative material, made with patented filler, provides toughness comparable to injection molded polybutylene glass fiber (PBT GF). An attractive material for under-the-hood and internal cabin automotive applications with a 124°C @1.82MPa HDT. Ideal for end-use clips, covers, connectors, housings and fasteners, electrical latching, and board connectors.

Under-the-hood components produced with Figure 4 Rigid 140C Black demonstrate excellent reliability when subjected to high temperature operating life (HTOL) testing. These parts also demonstrate good part-to-part friction making this an ideal material for industrial applications such as levers, knobs, and clutches as the material maintains its structural properties. Figure 4 Rigid 140C Black was tested to the equivalent of eight years indoor and one-and-a-half years in outdoor environments per ASTM D4329 and ASTM G194 methods.

APPLICATIONS

• Automotive under-the-hood and in-cabin components

• End-use clips, covers, connectors, housings & fasteners

• Electrical latching and board connectors

• End use production and functional prototype components

BENEFITS

• Parts can withstand years of indoor UV and humidity exposure with minimal degradation to dimensional stability or functional performance

• Surface finish comparable to injection molding

• Suitable for repeated snap-fit use without deformation

FEATURES

• Versatile with a good combination of elongation, HDT and tensile strength

• Long-term environmental stability of mechanical properties and performance

• Superior part-on-part friction

• Excellent surface quality, accuracy & repeatability

• Biocompatible capable per ISO 10993-5

• UL94 HB flammability

• Short thermal cure at 135C