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title: Ultracur3D RG 3280
slug: materials/ultracur3d-rg-3280
description: Discover Ultracur3D® RG 3280 for use on Carbon printers, a high-stiffness ceramic-filled resin from Stratasys Forward AM, ideal for tooling and testing applications with key handling guidelines.
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createdAt: 2024-11-15T17:04:08.266Z
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# Overview

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**Ultracur3D® RG 3280** by Stratasys Forward AM is a highly loaded, ceramic-filled material with extremely high stiffness around 10 GPa and a Heat Deflection Temperature above 280°C. 

The white, ceramic-like colored resin is very easy to handle and print, especially considering the high particle loading. This is possible by keeping the viscosity low and the settling of particles limited. With its high stiffness and temperature resistance, the material is ideal for tooling, molding, and wind tunnel testing applications.
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![Bottle and Sample Part inUltracur3D RG 3280](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/rigid/Ultracur3D-RG-3280/Forward-AM_Ultracur3D_RG3280_demo-part.png)
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Early Access resin on Carbon printers. [Read More](https://www.carbon3d.com/resources/blog/expanding-material-offerings-to-enable-more-end-use-application-production)
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# Resource Links

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**[About the Material](https://www.stratasys.com/en/materials/materials-catalog/p3-materials/ultracur-3d-rg3280/)**
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**[Technical Data Sheet](https://hub.forward-am.com/product/photopolymers/rigid-line/rg-3280/?wpcp_link=JTdCJTIyc291cmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyYjlhYjU1MGQyMzQwMTM0OTIyMjkxMWUxYjQyYmE4MGYlMjIlMkMlMjJhY2NvdW50X2lkJTIyJTNBJTIyZTFkMzI1NjgtYWYyNy00MmVhLTk4OTEtZWMwYTMzNzdmNzBkJTIyJTJDJTIyZHJpdmVfaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiIWR1SS1VTWpPcWstNXY3Zk1ZQnQyd2dJNDl0djZneGRBc0tmYVhGSHJjSmE2LXFnbzdET0dTYmlad09kTWZJb0klMjIlMkMlMjJsYXN0Rm9sZGVyJTIyJTNBJTIyMDFMMzNWS0lSTVRWNE1ZS0NNR0pFSkVSWVZTRDdDT1ZNVSUyMiUyQyUyMmZvbGRlclBhdGglMjIlM0ElMjJXeUl3TVV3ek0xWkxTVkpOVkZZMFRWbExRMDFIU2tWS1JWSlpWbE5FTjBOUFZrMVZJbDAlM0QlMjIlMkMlMjJmb2N1c19pZCUyMiUzQSUyMjAxTDMzVktJWFVCVEhEVVBCNDRGRkpLTEc3NDNaTjVMQ0UlMjIlN0Q%3D)**
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**[Instructions for Use](https://hub.forward-am.com/product/photopolymers/rigid-line/rg-3280/?wpcp_link=JTdCJTIyc291cmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyYjlhYjU1MGQyMzQwMTM0OTIyMjkxMWUxYjQyYmE4MGYlMjIlMkMlMjJhY2NvdW50X2lkJTIyJTNBJTIyZTFkMzI1NjgtYWYyNy00MmVhLTk4OTEtZWMwYTMzNzdmNzBkJTIyJTJDJTIyZHJpdmVfaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiIWR1SS1VTWpPcWstNXY3Zk1ZQnQyd2dJNDl0djZneGRBc0tmYVhGSHJjSmE2LXFnbzdET0dTYmlad09kTWZJb0klMjIlMkMlMjJsYXN0Rm9sZGVyJTIyJTNBJTIyMDFMMzNWS0lRQkY1NDZWTVRLWUZCTFVCVTUzN08yRExLQSUyMiUyQyUyMmZvbGRlclBhdGglMjIlM0ElMjJXeUl3TVV3ek0xWkxTVkpOVkZZMFRWbExRMDFIU2tWS1JWSlpWbE5FTjBOUFZrMVZJaXdpTURGTU16TldTMGxSUWtZMU5EWldUVlJMV1VaQ1RGVkNWVFV6TjA4eVJFeExRU0pkJTIyJTJDJTIyZm9jdXNfaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIwMUwzM1ZLSVJPSEVISDZOQ0EzNUQzRFpBR1lFQUFXT1NLJTIyJTdE)**

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**[Safety Data Sheet](https://support.stratasys.com/en/materials/sds?phrase=RG%203280#)**
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**[Additional User Guides](https://hub.forward-am.com/product/photopolymers/rigid-line/rg-3280/?wpcp_link=JTdCJTIyc291cmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyYjlhYjU1MGQyMzQwMTM0OTIyMjkxMWUxYjQyYmE4MGYlMjIlMkMlMjJhY2NvdW50X2lkJTIyJTNBJTIyZTFkMzI1NjgtYWYyNy00MmVhLTk4OTEtZWMwYTMzNzdmNzBkJTIyJTJDJTIyZHJpdmVfaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiIWR1SS1VTWpPcWstNXY3Zk1ZQnQyd2dJNDl0djZneGRBc0tmYVhGSHJjSmE2LXFnbzdET0dTYmlad09kTWZJb0klMjIlMkMlMjJsYXN0Rm9sZGVyJTIyJTNBJTIyMDFMMzNWS0lRQkY1NDZWTVRLWUZCTFVCVTUzN08yRExLQSUyMiUyQyUyMmZvbGRlclBhdGglMjIlM0ElMjJXeUl3TVV3ek0xWkxTVkpOVkZZMFRWbExRMDFIU2tWS1JWSlpWbE5FTjBOUFZrMVZJbDAlM0QlMjIlMkMlMjJmb2N1c19pZCUyMiUzQSUyMjAxTDMzVktJUUJGNTQ2Vk1US1lGQkxVQlU1MzdPMkRMS0ElMjIlN0Q%3D)**

For machining and injection molding
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# Compatibility with Carbon Products

- M2, M3, M3 Max and L1 printer

# Carbon Workflow Recommendations

To supplement the [Instructions for Use (IFU)](https://hub.forward-am.com/product/photopolymers/rigid-line/rg-3280/?wpcp_link=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) provided by the manufacturer, Carbon recommends the following when printing on a Carbon printer:

**Printing**

- Use the **Ultracur3D RG 3280** resin dropdown when setting up the print project
  *50 micron slicing default*
- Shake bottle for **2 min** before pouring into the cassette
- Do not let resin sit out in ambient light
- Always filter the resin back into the bottle when not in use due to high reactivity

**Washing**

- **1 min **in** IPA** on orbital shaker 
- Touch-up as needed
- **Immediately dry part(s)** via towels/swabs or compressed air to reduce risk of cracking

**Curing**

- Post cure immediately after washing and drying parts to reduce risk of cracking
- For **Dymax ECE 5000**, cure** 15 min/side**
  *Reference other curing options in the Instructions For Use.*

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Note that [Flashing](docId:24ACfQ6OLEy813QgV8Hfw) on the base surface is normal for this resin when printed on Carbon printers. This is due to higher UV exposure on the first slices to ensure adhesion to the platform during printing.
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# Purchasing

Email Stratasys Forward AM at [customer.service@forward-am.com](mailto\:customer.service@forward-am.com)