ELEGOO Standard Resin 1KG | 405nm LCD/DLP | High Precision

ELEGOO Standard Resin 1000g High-Precision 405nm Resin for LCD/DLP Printing

ELEGOO Standard Photopolymer Resin 1000g is a general-purpose 405nm UV-curing resin for everyday desktop resin printing, visual prototypes, miniatures, educational models, and presentation parts. It is a practical choice when the project needs reliable detail, smooth surfaces, bright color output, and straightforward post-processing rather than specialty toughness or heat resistance. For ELEGOO workflows, it pairs well with resin printers such as the ELEGOO Mars 5 Ultra 9K and larger-format systems such as the ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.

The official ELEGOO Standard Photopolymer Resin page highlights low shrinkage and high precision, excellent fluidity for faster curing, great stability, proper hardness, vivid color results, wide compatibility with most DLP/LCD resin printers, and secure leak-resistant packaging. These characteristics make it a dependable baseline resin for display models, CAD concept models, tabletop pieces, calibration prints, and non-load-bearing components.

OpenELAB currently offers the 1000g version in Translucent and Beige variants, which are useful for visual review, transparent-style parts, and warm neutral presentation models. If the project needs a newer low-odor standard formula, compare the ELEGOO Standard 2.0 Resin 1000g; if it requires stronger functional behavior, the ELEGOO ABS-Like 3.0 Resin 1000g is the tougher alternative. A consistent wash workflow using equipment such as the Heygears UltraCraft Wash helps standardize post-processing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Notes & Workflow Guide

• Shake Before Use Mix the bottle thoroughly before pouring so pigments and photoinitiators are evenly distributed.
• Variant Selection Use Translucent for light-transmitting visual parts and Beige for warm neutral presentation models.
• Color-Specific Profiles Translucent and Beige can cure differently, so each color should have its own validated exposure profile.
• Vat Fill Level Fill within the printer manufacturer’s recommended range and avoid overfilling before build plate movement.
• Exposure Calibration Run a small exposure test when changing printer, resin color, layer height, room temperature, or release film.
• Support Strategy Use adequate support density and contact size for the model geometry to reduce failed islands and surface marks.
• Washing Remove uncured resin with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, then allow the model to dry fully before curing.
• UV Post-Cure Cure only after washing and drying; excessive curing can make standard resin more brittle.
• Resin Filtering Filter returned vat resin if cured particles, support fragments, or failed print debris are present.
• Material Limitation Standard resin is ideal for visual and prototype work, but load-bearing parts should be validated or printed with tougher resin.

Packing List

• 1 ELEGOO Standard Photopolymer Resin 1000g bottle

FAQ

Q: What is ELEGOO Standard Resin best used for?
A: It is best for everyday resin printing, display models, miniatures, educational projects, calibration pieces, CAD concept models, and visual prototypes.

Q: Is it compatible with non-ELEGOO printers?
A: Yes. ELEGOO positions it for most DLP/LCD resin printers, with the best match being LCD resin printers using 405nm UV curing.

Q: How is this different from ELEGOO Standard 2.0 Resin?
A: Standard Resin is the classic general-purpose formula, while Standard 2.0 emphasizes a newer low-odor everyday printing workflow.

Q: How is it different from ABS-Like 3.0 resin?
A: Standard Resin focuses on precision, color, and general model printing, while ABS-Like 3.0 is better for tougher parts with reduced brittleness.

Q: Do Translucent and Beige need different exposure settings?
A: Yes. Translucent and pigmented resin absorb and transmit light differently, so each color should have its own validated slicer profile.

Q: Can printed parts be used immediately after printing?
A: No. Printed parts should be washed, dried, and UV post-cured before final handling or display.

Q: Why are prints sticky after washing?
A: Common causes include insufficient washing, contaminated cleaning alcohol, underexposure, incomplete drying before curing, or inadequate UV post-cure.

Q: Is this resin suitable for functional load-bearing parts?
A: It is mainly a standard general-purpose resin. For higher toughness or repeated stress, use an ABS-like or Pro resin and validate the part mechanically.