ToughONE™

ToughONE™ Durable PolyJet Photopolymer

Technical Overview

ToughONE™ is a specialized photopolymer for PolyJet™ technology, engineered to move projects beyond initial concept validation into real-world functional testing. It uniquely combines the high-fidelity visual appeal PolyJet is known for with the mechanical strength and durability required for functional applications. This allows for the defined transition from form-fit visual models to defined, testable prototypes without changing technologies.

Performance and Strength

ToughONE™ is available in two configurations to meet specific performance needs. The material's properties can be significantly enhanced through a simple post-curing process, allowing users to optimize parts for either flexibility or maximum strength and thermal resistance.

ToughONE™ Pure: This single-material configuration offers a great balance of toughness and elongation. A 12-hour post-cure at 45°C increases tensile strength to 48–53 MPa and flexural strength to 77–87 MPa, making it suitable for durable prototypes and manufacturing aids.

ToughONE™ Reinforced: For the most demanding applications, this version is digitally mixed with a reinforcing material. A 12-hour post-cure at 80°C maximizes its mechanical properties, achieving a tensile strength of 60–65 MPa, a flexural strength of 83–91 MPa, and a superior heat deflection temperature of 79–81°C.

Design and Processing

Leveraging the precision of PolyJet technology, ToughONE™ can produce parts with specified detail and dimensional accuracy, with horizontal build layers as fine as 14 microns. Parts are printed with SUP705, a waterjet-removable support material that allows for complex geometries and internal cavities. The optional post-curing step is a critical part of the workflow for achieving the material's highest performance specifications.

Lifecycle: From Visual Prototype to Functional Testing

ToughONE™ is positioned to support the entire product development lifecycle. Its specified surface finish is suitable for early-stage visual and ergonomic models. As the project advances, its enhanced strength and durability make it a reliable choice for creating functional prototypes that can withstand rigorous physical testing, as well as for producing end-use manufacturing tools like jigs and fixtures.