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Evolve 128

Evolve 128 is a high-performance SLA (Stereolithography) material that offers the look and feel of traditional thermoplastics, making it nearly indistinguishable from conventionally manufactured parts.

Material Overview

Known for its durability, accuracy, and ease of finishing, Evolve 128 is ideal for creating tough, functional prototypes, snap-fit designs, and jigs and fixtures. With high detail and precision, this material provides significant time, cost, and material savings throughout product development.

Key Features:

  • Thermoplastic-Like Finish: Evolve 128 delivers a look and feel that closely resembles traditional thermoplastics, ideal for realistic prototypes and functional testing.
  • Durable and Tough: With excellent strength and impact resistance, this material is perfect for parts that undergo regular handling and functional testing.
  • High Accuracy and Detail: Produces finely detailed, accurate parts, ensuring precise fits for complex assemblies and prototypes.
  • Easy Finishing: Designed for smooth, quick post-processing, resulting in polished parts ready for testing and presentation.

Color Option: White

PropertyASTMMetric Units
Tensile StrengthD638M58.8 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs ModulusD638M2,964
Elongation at Break (%)D638M11%
Flexural StrengthD790MNA
Flexural ModulusD790M2,654 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)D256A38.9 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)D64852.3 °C

SLA Technology

SLA (Stereolithography) is a cutting-edge 3D printing technology that uses a UV laser to cure liquid resin into highly detailed and precise solid parts. Known for its ability to create smooth, accurate, and complex designs, SLA is widely used across industries for a variety of applications, from prototyping to final-use parts.

Applications

Durable and Versatile

  • Jigs & Fixtures: Durable and precise, EvoLVe 128 is ideal for manufacturing reliable jigs and fixtures used in various industries.
  • Snap-Fit Designs: Perfect for snap-fit components that need flexibility and resilience, ideal for consumer and industrial products.
  • Consumer Products: Create realistic prototypes that mimic finished consumer goods, aiding in product design and testing.
  • Tough, Functional Prototypes: Produce prototypes for rigorous testing across aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronic applications.
  • Industry-Specific Applications: Well-suited for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics where functional testing is crucial.

Advantages:

  • Realistic Thermoplastic Feel: Provides a close match to traditional thermoplastics in both look and performance, making it an excellent choice for realistic prototyping.
  • Durability and Strength: Withstands mechanical stress and impact, making it ideal for tough, functional prototypes and parts.
  • Cost and Time Efficiency: Enables fast, accurate prototyping, reducing the time and material costs associated with traditional manufacturing.
  • Easy Post-Processing: Designed for quick finishing, saving time in product development and allowing parts to be test-ready faster.

Disadvantages:

  • Limited Color Options: Available only in off-white, which may restrict aesthetic choices for prototypes requiring specific color specifications.
  • Limited Flexibility: While strong and durable, EvoLVe 128 may not be ideal for applications needing high flexibility or elasticity.

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