Polymer Additive

WaterShed XC 11122

WaterShed© XC 11122 is a premium, translucent SLA resin designed for applications requiring low moisture absorption and exceptional clarity.

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Material Overview

Known for its ABS-like properties, this unique material produces detailed, durable parts with high tensile strength and elongation, making it an excellent choice for fluid flow visualization, light pipes, microfluidics, and more. Custom finishing can enhance WaterShed XC 11122’s transparency, delivering parts with a near-colorless appearance ideal for applications where functional clarity is essential.

Key Features:

Functional Clarity: Achieves a translucent, near-colorless appearance with custom finishing, ideal for parts requiring visibility.
Water Resistance: Low moisture absorption makes it suitable for applications involving fluid or airflow.
ABS and PBT-Like Properties: Mimics the look and feel of engineering plastics, providing a durable, smooth finish that accelerates product testing.
High Tensile Strength and Flexibility: Offers superior mechanical properties, including high tensile strength and elongation, ensuring parts can withstand stress and impact.

Color Option: Clear

Property	ASTM	Metric Units
Tensile Strength	D638M	47.1 - 53.6 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs Modulus	D638M	2,600 - 2,800 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)	D638M	11 - 20%
Flexural Strength	D790M	63.1 - 74.2 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D790M	2,040 - 2,370 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)	D256A	0.2 - 0.3 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)	D648	45.9 - 54.5 °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.

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Applications

High-Clarity, Water-Resistant

Fluid and Air Flow Analysis: Perfect for creating clear models that visualize fluid dynamics and airflow, ideal for automotive and aerospace testing.
Microfluidics: Suitable for parts that require fine detail and water resistance, enhancing the design of microfluidic devices.
Duct Work: Durable and water-resistant, making it ideal for testing and prototyping ducts.
Lenses and Light Pipes: Excellent for applications requiring light transmission or parts with high clarity, such as lenses or light guides.
Investment Casting: Ideal for creating clear, accurate patterns for investment casting applications.

Advantages:

Excellent Clarity and Transparency: With custom finishing, the material achieves a near-colorless transparency ideal for visual models.
Water Resistant: Low moisture absorption ensures parts remain dimensionally stable and functional in humid or fluid-exposed environments.
High Mechanical Strength: With superior tensile strength and flexibility, parts are durable enough for wind tunnel testing and rigorous prototyping.
Smooth Surface Finish: Provides a polished, smooth finish, reducing post-processing time and speeding up testing.

Disadvantages:

Custom Finishing Required for Full Transparency: While translucent, achieving optimal clarity requires additional finishing, which can add time to the production process.
Limited UV Resistance: The material may yellow or degrade over time with prolonged UV exposure, limiting its use in outdoor applications.
Limited Color Options: Available only in a translucent, near-clear finish, which may limit design options where color is required.

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