{"product_id":"formlabs-tough-1500-resin-v2-form-studio-1-1-litre","title":"Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2 (Form Studio 1) 1 Litre","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: WHAT IS THE PRODUCT --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background-color: #f4f5f9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 32px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat is Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2 for Form Studio 1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2 (Form Studio 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an engineering-grade photopolymer developed to produce stiff, pliable parts that absorb repetitive impacts and spring back quickly under dynamic cyclic load. Tough 1500 V2 Resin for teh Form Studio 1 is packaged in a dedicated cartridge designed specifically for the Form Studio 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSimulating the mechanical behavior of polypropylene (PP), Tough 1500 Resin V2 balances tensile modulus and elongation at break, making it the material of choice for functional prototypes subjected to bending, flexing, and cyclical wear. To support its specialised chemistry, this material prints using the broad-compatibility \u003cstrong\u003eForm Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e and features validated 100 µm layer settings in PreForm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 18px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolypropylene (PP) Mechanical Simulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff yet pliable behavior with fast elastic recovery under repetitive deflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValidated Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven industrial Tough 1500 V2 Resin at an accessible, studio-friendly price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCyclic Impact \u0026amp; Shock Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absorbs mechanical shocks and flexes under load without shattering or permanent plastic deformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient UV Post-Curing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches full functional mechanical properties in approximately 30 minutes in ambient post-processing units without requiring thermal curing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Form Studio 1 Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Form-factored and chipped for the Form Studio 1 (requires Open Material Mode if operated on Form 4, 4B, or 4L hardware).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Resin Tank Pro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runs reliably in the chemically resistant Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro with factory PreForm 100 µm print profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: WHY USE THE PRODUCT (GRID LAYOUT) --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWhy Choose Tough 1500 Resin V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eProduce durable functional prototypes, resilient snap-fit assemblies, and shop-floor manufacturing aids that withstand real-world mechanical stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Box 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eResilient Spring-Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eParts deflect under strain and return rapidly to their initial geometry, making it ideal for compliant mechanisms, living hinges, and spring clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Box 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eRepeatable Snap-Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eProvides the elongation and compliance needed for push-fit enclosures and interlocking joints that endure repeated assembly and disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Box 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eFactory Floor Toughness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSurvives drops, vibrations, and impact forces on active manufacturing lines when used for custom drill guides, nest fixtures, and alignment jigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: HOW IT WORKS \u0026 WORKFLOW --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHow It Works: Technology, Compatibility \u0026amp; Workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eTough 1500 Resin V2 cures under the Form Studio 1's 405 nm Low Force Display (LFD) light engine. The material is formulated with a calibrated cross-linking density that yields high elongation and ductile failure characteristics rather than brittle fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Hardware \u0026amp; Chemical Compatibility Guidelines:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory Tank Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough 1500 Resin V2 \u003cstrong\u003erequires the Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e. The standard Form Studio 1 Resin Tank is chemically incompatible with this resin formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speeds \u0026amp; Mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Form Studio 1 manages resin homogeneity and temperature distribution via an automated build platform movement routine rather than an active mixer arm, print speeds with Tough 1500 V2 are moderately slower than on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thinglab.com.au\/products\/formlabs-form-4-3d-printer\" title=\"Formlabs Form 4 3D Printer Package Builder\"\u003eForm 4\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003e(Note: For high-volume production with Tough resins, the Form 4 provides higher throughput).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Hardware Keying:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cartridge is visually and physically configured for the Form Studio 1. It will not run natively on Form 4, Form 4B, or Form 4L printers unless Open Material Mode (OMM) is enabled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent Washing Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean printed parts using Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or TPM. \u003cstrong\u003eTough 1500 Resin V2 is incompatible with Formlabs Resin Washing Solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Curing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike high-temperature engineering resins that demand 70°C heat, Tough 1500 Resin V2 fully cures in ambient post-cure conditions (approx. 30 minutes in the Form Studio Wash+Cure station).\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor faster curing the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thinglab.com.au\/products\/formlabs-form-cure-2nd-generation\" title=\"Formlabs Form Cure (2nd Generation)\"\u003eForm Cure (2nd Generation)\u003c\/a\u003e can be used with Tough 1500 V2. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard 4-Step Print Workflow:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open your model in PreForm, select \u003cstrong\u003eTough 1500 V2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and generate supports at the validated \u003cstrong\u003e100 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e layer setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install your \u003cstrong\u003eResin Tank Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e and insert the cartridge into your Form Studio 1 for automated, hands-free dispensing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer parts on the build platform or basket to the Form Studio Wash+Cure basin. Clean with \u003cstrong\u003eIPA or TPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, then elevate the basket to air dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place parts on the glass turntable in the Form Studio Wash+Cure. Run a 30-minute 405 nm UV cycle to achieve complete mechanical stiffness and surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: SPECIFICATIONS TABLE --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003eFormlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2 (Form Studio 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eCartridge Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003e1 Litre (1 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eSimulated Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003ePolypropylene (PP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003ePrimary Mechanical Traits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003eHigh elongation, pliable spring-back, cyclic fatigue and impact resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003ePreForm Layer Setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003e100 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003ePrimary Printer Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003eFormlabs Form Studio 1 (Native hands-free dispensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eForm 4 \/ 4B \/ 4L Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003eNot natively recognised (Requires Open Material Mode due to distinct cartridge form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eResin Tank Requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro Mandatory\u003c\/strong\u003e (Standard tank is not compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eBuild Platform Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003eForm Studio 1 Build Platform \u0026amp; Build Platform Flex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eWashing Solvent Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003eIsopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and TPM (Incompatible with Resin Washing Solution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #f4f5f9; width: 35%;\"\u003ePost-Cure Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background-color: #ffffff; width: 65%;\"\u003e~30 minutes ambient 405 nm UV exposure (Form Studio Wash+Cure or Form Cure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: WHY BUY FROM THINGLAB --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background-color: #f4f5f9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px; margin-top: 40px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhy Buy from Thinglab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThinglab\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are more than just 3D printing resellers—we are additive manufacturing engineers, specialists, and problem solvers. When you invest in advanced engineering materials like Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin V2, you gain a dedicated technical partner committed to your operational success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 16px; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Technical Expertise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our application engineers understand the interplay between print settings, polymer materials, and post-processing variables to help you achieve optimal functional performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Support \u0026amp; Warranty Services:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid-response local backing to minimise downtime and ensure continuous production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-to-End Additive Workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 3D scanning and additive hardware selection to automated post-processing and consumables management, we support your entire workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailored Onboarding \u0026amp; Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e We help your team set up and master your hardware and resin library from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Formlabs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708914925878,"sku":"RS-C2-ST15-02","price":177.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7996\/5494\/files\/FORMLABS_TOUGH_1500_V2_FOR_FORM_STUDIO.png?v=1791890127","url":"https:\/\/store.thinglab.com.au\/products\/formlabs-tough-1500-resin-v2-form-studio-1-1-litre","provider":"Thinglab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}