An impact-resistant material for producing durable, high-precision parts and tooling with an excellent surface finish and dimensional stability.
LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ is a single-component, tough photopolymer resin developed for Programmable PhotoPolymerization (P3™) DLP 3D printing technology. The material is formulated to deliver a unique combination of high impact strength and moderate stiffness, enabling the production of resilient parts that perform reliably under mechanical stress. Its key differentiator is its performance profile, which mimics impact-modified polypropylene, making it an excellent additive manufacturing alternative for traditionally molded components.
Engineered for applications where durability is critical, LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ offers an impressive notched Izod impact strength of 73 J/m. This level of toughness ensures that components can resist fracture from sudden loads or drops, a crucial attribute for manufacturing tools and end-use parts. With 100% elongation at break, the material provides functional flexibility without sacrificing strength, allowing parts to bend and deform under load without failing.
Parts printed with LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ exhibit a smooth, specified surface finish directly from the printer, minimizing the need for extensive post-processing. The cured material also supports common secondary operations, including machining, tapping, and polishing, providing greater design freedom and allowing for the integration of threaded inserts or precision mating surfaces. This versatility makes it suitable for complex assemblies and components that require fine-tuning after printing.
The defined mechanical properties and dimensional stability of LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ position it as a versatile material for the entire product lifecycle. It is capable of producing not only high-fidelity functional prototypes for fit and performance testing but also durable end-use components and long-lasting manufacturing aids. Its reliable performance bridges the gap between prototyping and series production.
