Somos WaterShed Black
Somos · Photopolymer resin for SLA
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Overview
A black version of the WaterShed XC 11122 SLA resin that processes faster than alternative black resins and comes off the printer a true black, so parts need no painting. It offers a smooth finish, good moisture and chemical resistance, and strong environmental durability.
Features
- Material type
- Standard
- Brand family
- Somos
- Polymer
- Photopolymer
- Processing technology
- SLA
- Material form
- Resin
- Manufacturer
- Somos
- Reinforcements
- None
Characteristics
- Chemical resistantRated "Good" against at least four of the five chemical groups tested, or described as chemical resistant on the datasheet.
Applications
- Durable, stiff, tough parts
- Automotive components
- Electronic housings
- Packaging
- Functional prototypes and end use parts
- Prototypes and concept models
Based on this material's datasheet values. Every part is different — ask an engineer to confirm it suits yours.
Physical
- ~1.13g/cm³ Liquid resin, @ 25 °C
Thermal
- 46 ± 0.76°C ASTM D648, 1.81 MPa
Mechanical
- 2300 ± 300MPa ASTM D638M
- 35 ± 5MPa ASTM D638M (ultimate)
- 12 ± 3% ASTM D638M
- 1750 ± 250MPa D2240 (as printed)
- 66 ± 5MPa D2240 (as printed)
- 79D ASTM D2240
Electrical
- 17.9kV/mm ASTM D5023 (as printed)
- 3.9 ± 0.02 ASTM D150-98
- 3.5 ± 0.01 ASTM D150-98
Chemical resistance
Versus other Photopolymer
See where it ranks against the 217 other Photopolymer materials we stock.
Typical values from each manufacturer's datasheet. Test methods can differ between brands, so treat small gaps as a tie.
Downloads
- Technical data sheet (TDS)MDS_SL_Somos_WaterShed_Black_0226a_Print.pdf Download
- Quick3D summaryThis page as a printable PDF
Values from the Somos technical data sheet. Last updated . Typical values, not guaranteed minimums — see the disclaimer below.