Siraya Tech Blu Resin

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Siraya Tech Blu Resin | How tough?

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Colin Klupiec

Күн бұрын

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@sirayatechofficial 6 ай бұрын

Hi Colin, Thank you for testing Siraya Tech's Blu resin. Blu was our inaugural resin when we introduced our brand in 2018, and since then, we've expanded the range to include variants like Blu, Blu Nylon-Like, and Blu Easy Grey. You tested the original Blu, designed to strike a balance between hardness and toughness, catering to applications requiring parts to maintain shape under stress and endure higher temperatures (Blu HDT is around 75C). Its application in the medical field necessitates the ability to withstand autoclave processes and retain biocompatibility after cleaning, hence its higher hardness and HDT compared to many tough resins. However, to meet these specific needs, the impact resistance is somewhat compromised. For those seeking higher impact resistance, our Blu Nylon-Like, introduced in 2022, might be a better fit, or our Tenacious line for even higher impact resistance and flexibility, often used to fortify other resins. Your video also touches on a critical aspect of resin performance - 'toughness' is a multifaceted and subjective attribute, varying significantly across applications and user needs. It’s crucial for manufacturers to clearly communicate the specific strengths and intended applications of each resin variant. Regarding the printing debris you mentioned, it might be due to excessive exposure or trapped resin. We're here to help optimize exposure settings (#1). For trapped resin (#2), the model's design and print setup might cause resin to be enclosed within hollow sections. Ensuring proper resin flow during layer changes is key. If uncured resin is confined in a small space, incidental UV light during printing may cause it to semi-cure and adhere to the print walls. In such cases, adjusting print orientation, support setup, and considering the printing environment's temperature may prove beneficial. Feel free to reach out for further discussion

@MrTjmk 5 ай бұрын

I've used most of the resins that you've listed except for the Blu-Nylon-Like resin. They've all been top notch up now. I've even used the Siraya Tech Ultra White resin to print fully functional molds for casting bullets out of molten lead. This was back when I was a member of the Siraya Tech Facebook group. I couldn't believe how many people would message me about these molds. Eventually I moved on to different projects. Just recently I purchased a new Mini Lathe that arrived with several parts damaged. The only reason I didn't send it back was because they offered me a massive discount if I kept it and, I knew I could fix it myself. I plan on 3D printing some spare gears to make up for the damaged plastic gears that came with this "Brand-New" mini lathe. I"ll be using the Blu resin for this.

@ColinKlupiec 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information @sirayatechofficial. I've continued to experiment with Blu and have found some success. I particularly note the comment on your website about 'Build' resin working well when mixed with Blu. So I tried mixing Blu with what I had on hand in the workshop and got much better results. In the end it's about finding the right resin for the application and the printer you're using. I'm looking forward to testing my parts with 'Build'. I've made another video acknowledging your comments and what I've learned from the process. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM9iisl4v8W1e4U.html

@BuiltByChris 8 ай бұрын

I really like the colour of the new resin. Maybe it would look good as a cover on the Festool track saw access hole. Great video, as usual. Happy holidays to you and your family, Colin. Cheers mate. 👍👍

@ColinKlupiec 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. I appreciate your feedback, as always. That’s a good idea to use this resin for the access hole cover. That project is on the list. Working on a dust port improvement for the Ryobi router at the moment. Happy holidays to you and your family also. Enjoy the break.

@trainsstawell Ай бұрын

Siraya Tech Blu prints best over over 25C and the cured resin in the vat can be from the low temp, to short of the light of delay.

@ColinKlupiec Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Temperature was certainly OK, but I haven’t fully considered the ‘light off’ setting. I’ve been looking into that. Thanks for the tip.

@trainsstawell Ай бұрын

@@ColinKlupiec that was my problem, the resin was still moving when it was trying to cure it, light off longer fixed it but still get the odd print with extra resin on the print. Some turn down the light power from 100% can help to. Still new to resin printing but have used about 8 types of resin in my mage pro.

@ColinKlupiec Ай бұрын

@@trainsstawell Good to know. I'm focussing mostly on tough resins because I like making functional stuff. I was also using a DLP printer, which I much prefer over LCD. I wish Anycubic would make another DLP, but bigger than the D2.

@paulmenard7400 8 ай бұрын

the siraya tech might have less deformation for a given load... alot of resins your swapping properties rather than getting accross the board "better"

@ColinKlupiec 8 ай бұрын

That's an interesting point. I hadn't considered that. Thanks for leaving a comment. 😀

@mrexpendable1232 7 ай бұрын

Please test Phrozens tough options next! the Onyx pro 410 resin and Onyx Impact Plus

@ColinKlupiec 7 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for your request. I've got a few more to test. I'll consider the Phrozen tough options down the track as well. Have a great day. 😀

@krisd9506 5 ай бұрын

I tried the clear version of Blu. It's tough, but not as tough as Sunlu ABS-Like. Still need to evaluate Resione K and K+, in addition to Conjure Rigid.

@ColinKlupiec 5 ай бұрын

Hey Kris, thanks for the comment. That's really interesting. Looks like there are some good alternatives out there. I"ll keep those resins in mind. The Siraya Tech Blu doesn't seem to have quite the properties I'm looking for. Sure, it's tough, but too much on the brittle side. I need something with a bit of flex.

@krisd9506 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! Blu is very brittle! Give Sunlu ABS-Like a try. It's not brittle. It flexes well, I've made buckles and stuff with it. The only downside is that it does dust when you rub it. The plus (besides strength and toughness) is that it's one of the least expensive resins on Amazon.

@ColinKlupiec 5 ай бұрын

@@krisd9506 Thanks, that's good to know. Siraya Tech left a lengthy comment defending Blu, which is fair enough. It's about finding a resin with the right properties. I'll add Sunlu to the list of things to try. And thanks for making such a positive contribution to the conversation. 👍

@vio3667 5 ай бұрын

After cheap Elegoo ABS like i did not like Blu Clear. Few days after printing Blu becomes crunchy. I wanna try Sunlu ABS-like. Elegoo ABS-like great to make instrument picks like guitar etc. 0.2mm thickness recovers like spring after full bend. I was torturing my friends like a rubber band :)

@krisd9506 5 ай бұрын

I just received some Resione K+. Visually and to the touch, it's more like real ABS than any resin I've seen. I haven't done any mechanical tests on it other than bending it. It seems to return to it's original shape quicker after bending it. In terms of hardness, it's much harder than Sunlu ABS-Like, closer to Anycubic ABS-Like Plus, but nowhere near as brittle.

@EMTBonsai 4 ай бұрын

Its the lighter colours and the Blue top on any cubics D2 and mono 2 i have them both and they let light in all the time aways curing surface resin on the top of my vat! The blue covers and the green from any cubic are absolutely Useless! Even more UV light passes through on the rounded corners as very little tint there when its streched in moulds! There is no UV protection in any but yellow covers with any cubic! I have the yellow, green and blue covers only the yellow stops the UV! Grey resin seems to withstand abit more ambient light through but will still cure sometimes if not covered i bought the grow tent like covers for them online there cheap just now and works great! I have definitely noticed woth any cubic beige, white and clear resins its doing this curing while printing! Its the cover though being blue if you shoot your UV light through it it'll light up the wall or whatever is on other side!

@ColinKlupiec 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. That's interesting. I haven't had that problem with the covers. I tried printing Blu in complete darkness. Windows covered, lights off, and a towel over the whole printer. Still got resin curing in the vat. I've used different resins and colours in the D2 and that printer so far, for me, has been the most reliable. But, here's something really interesting. I mixed 50/50 Blu and Anycubic Tough in translucent green. Works perfectly. Even left the vat with about 15mm of that mix while the workshop was in normal use (lights on etc.) Just kinda forgot about it. Only after about 3 weeks did I notice the resin had become a bit thicker again. It's something about Blu. Even Siraya Tech notes that it works better when mixed with their Build resin. Your experience is helpful to keep in mind, though. 😀