Stereolithography Resin
Very high heat and stiffness, ceramic, developed for Particle image velocimetry (PIV).
Somos® PerFORM Reflect utilizes patented new technology that reduces and can even eliminate the finishing work required by traditional materials. Somos® PerFORM Reflect produces strong, stiff, temperature-resistant composite parts ideal for wind tunnel testing.
By eliminating the need for additional PIV coatings, Somos® PerFORM Reflect reduces post-processing by more than 30%. Decreasing the overall lead time per design iteration and allowing clients to conduct iterations faster leads to faster data collection.
Somos PerFORM Reflect Material Profile
Learn more about the Stratasys Stereolithography 3D printing technology used to make parts
Stratasys Neo Stereolithography 3D Printer
With the Neo Stereolithography 3D printer we can create smooth-surfaced prototypes, master patterns, large concept models and investment casting patterns more quickly and more precisely than ever before.
Main Uses
Somos PerFORM Reflect is ideal for high PIV wind tunnel testing for aerodynamic design optimization.
Material Features and Applications
Ready-to-use material for PIV wind tunnel testing
Faster image processing, higher accuracy wind tunnel models
Excellent detail resolution
Superior high heat properties
Improved surface quality, faster part finishing
Somos Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the Somos 3D printing resin materials
| Material Name | Description | Tensile Strength (ASTM D638M) | Elongation at Break (ASTM D638M) | Tensile Modulus (ASTM D638M) | HDT @ 0.46 MPa (ASTM D648) | Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256A) | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somos® WaterShed XC 11122 | Versatile, good all-round polymer, very easy to use | 50.4 MPa (at break) | 15.5% | 2,770 MPa | 50 °C | 25 J/m | Clear |
| Somos® WaterClear Ultra 10122 | Versatile, easy to use, exceptional clarity | 56 MPa (at break) | 7.5% | 2,880 MPa | 47 °C | 25 J/m | Clear |
| Somos® WaterShed Black | Versatile, good all-round polymer, very easy to use | 50.4 MPa (at break) | 15.5% | 2,770 MPa | 50 °C | 25 J/m | Black |
| Somos® PerFORM | Very high heat and stiffness, ceramic | 68 MPa | 1.1% | 10,500 MPa | 269 °C | 17 J/m | White |
| Somos® PerFORM Reflect | Very high heat and stiffness, ceramic, developed for PIV | 63.3 MPa | 0.8% | 10,135 MPa | 276 °C | 17 J/m | Orange |
| Somos® Taurus | High heat and toughness, thermoplastic like performance | 46.9 MPa (at yield) | 24% | 2,310 MPa | 62-91 °C | 47.5 J/m | Charcoal |
| Somos® EvoLVe 128 | Very tough and durable with great surface finish | 56.8 MPa (at yield) | 11% | 2,694 MPa | 52 °C | 39 J/m | White |
| Somos® WaterShed AF | Print accurate, complex investment casting patterns with excellent surface finish | 46 MPa | 10% | 2,460 MPa | 50 °C | 34 J/m | Clear |
| Somos® 9120 | Versatile, good all round polymer, very easy to use | 31 MPa | 20% | 1,350 MPa | n/a | 51 J/m | Clear |
| Somos® BioClear | For non-implantable limited body contact (<24hr) medical and dental applications | 50.4 MPa (at break) | 15.5% | 2,770 MPa | 50 °C | 25 J/m | Clear |
| Somos® DMX SL-100 | Durable and tough for production of complex, hollow composite parts | 29.7–32.1 MPa (at break) | 12–28% | 2,260–2,560 MPa | 44 °C | 0.61–0.71 J/m | Off white |
Stereolithography (SLA) Technology
Advantages of parts built with a Stratasys Stereolithography Machine
What is Stereolithography?
Stereolithography (SL/SLA) was the world’s first 3D printing technology, and it remains a great option for highly detailed prototypes that require tight tolerances and smooth surfaces. It uses a UV laser to cure and solidify fine layers of photopolymer in an open vat.
Why choose SLA?
SLA is great for prototyping parts that will ultimately be painted or coated because the models can be finished using the same materials and processes as the end product. Transparent, heat resistant and moisture resistant materials are also attractive for medical, automotive and other prototypes that call for flow visualization, light transmittance or thermostability.
SLA benefits
Product designers opt for SL models when a quick build time is crucial, and they can invest time and resources into additional finishing processes. SL can also produce master patterns for urethane casting, and investment casting patterns that are used to produce metal parts for aerospace, automotive, power generation and medical applications.
