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title: Rigid Materials
slug: materials/rigid-materials
description: Explore our comprehensive document on rigid materials for printing on the Carbon DLS platform. Discover high-performance options like EPX 86 FR and EPX 150, offering exceptional strength and durability.
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createdAt: 2024-08-16T18:58:49.207Z
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![Rigid applications](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/rigid/rigid-materials-banner01.jpg)

Rigid materials are stiff and tough.

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Click on the links below for more information about the material, technical data sheets, and operator protocols.

# One-Part Resins

No mixing apparatus is required to dispense these resins for printing. Parts produced from this resin family are all further

| **Name**                                                              | **Description**                                                                                                                                                                                    | **Colors**                                |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| [LOCTITE® IND147 Black](docId\:e2xwJDkBpKRmFPACChEU0)<br />Henkel     | Temperature resistant, stiff, stable, exceptional surface quality&#xD;                                                                                                                             | Black                                     |
| [Loctite 3D IND3380 Black](docId\:IZpUHCP7fnrxoK5AjApR5)<br />Henkel  | Rigid, high temperature with ESD properties<br />*[`early access`](https://www.carbon3d.com/resources/blog/expanding-material-offerings-to-enable-more-end-use-application-production)*<br />&#xD; | Black                                     |
| [LOCTITE® 3D IND405 Clear](docId\:f713Vx9aiGWsx5rwlUHh8)<br />Henkel  | Tough, rigid, and clear&#xD;                                                                                                                                                                       | Clear                                     |
| [LOCTITE® 3843 Matte Black](docId\:tpoKEc_DWU1gIk29Jqi8G)<br />Henkel | Rigid, tough, smooth surface quality&#xD;                                                                                                                                                          | Black, White                              |
| [UMA 90](docId\:eF7znoXEdf7uiMQpUV5yK)<br />Carbon, Inc.              | Rigid, general purpose                                                                                                                                                                             | Black, White, Gray, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |



# Two-Part Resins

| **Name**                                                            | **Description**                                                                             | **Colors**  |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| [EPX 82](docId\:a2ifW3fcyTQ3mSZLy_l-Y)<br />Carbon, Inc.            | High-strength, excellent long-term durability, functional toughness                         | Black<br /> |
| [EPX 86FR](docId:_TsH3V-BJPC1h9kltTEIU)<br />Carbon, Inc.           | UL94 V-0 flame retardant, high-strength, temperature resistance, functional toughness<br /> | Black       |
| [FPU 50](docId:5Q4HmcpkXrxbWwR-2Ijcx)<br />Carbon, Inc.             | Tough and fatigue-resistant                                                                 | Black       |
| ****<br />[MPU 100](docId:_lTxWfnaicanSEQr_VJHK)<br />Carbon, Inc.  | Biocompatible, sterilizable, and chemically resistant                                       | White<br /> |
| ****<br />[RPU 70](docId\:ZMgkL3jSFJYCY-SnfD8JS)<br />Carbon, Inc.  | High-strength, functional toughness, and high ductility                                     | Black       |
| ****<br />[RPU 130](docId\:yq5_fkJPKuu1Z95fpw4ir)<br />Carbon, Inc. | Strong, tough, and highly heat resistant                                                    | Black       |

# Lab Reference Grids

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