The Industry Standard for General-Purpose Prototyping
Grey Resin V5 is designed for the highest-resolution applications where visual clarity and a smooth, "production-ready" look are paramount. Its neutral grey tone and opaque matte finish are specifically engineered to capture fine shadows and highlights, making it the superior choice for inspecting intricate features and organic geometries. On the Form 4, it prints up to 4x faster than previous generations without sacrificing the sharp edges Formlabs is known for.
Key Features
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Stunning Surface Quality: Produces a smooth, low-gloss finish that rivals injection-molded plastic, effectively hiding layer lines even at standard resolutions
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Balanced Mechanical Profile: Offers high tensile strength (54 MPa) and stiffness, making it versatile enough for both aesthetic models and light-duty functional prototypes.
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Rapid Form 4 Workflow: Optimized for the LFD engine, Grey V5 can complete most desktop-sized prints in under an hour, enabling multiple "print-tweak-reprint" cycles in a single workday.
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Neutral Palette for Post-Processing: Provides an ideal base for primers and paints, though its native finish is professional enough for final customer presentations.
Ideal Applications
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General Prototyping: Validating form, fit, and aesthetic design.
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High-Detail Models: Figurines, miniatures, and complex organic shapes.
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Presentation Models: Clean, professional prototypes for stakeholder reviews and trade shows.
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Master Patterns: Creating rigid, detailed masters for vacuum casting or silicone molding,
FAQ
How is V5 Different From the Previous Grey Resin V4?
V5 is a complete re-formulation for the Form 4. It prints significantly faster, has improved "green-state" strength to reduce warping during the wash cycle, and is more chemically stable in the resin tank over long periods.
Can I Use Grey Resin V5 on a Form 3?
No. Grey Resin V5 is formulated strictly for the Form 4 series.
