Anycubic Tough Resin 2.0 Gray 1 kg
Anycubic Tough Resin 2.0 Gray 1 kg is a gray tough photopolymer resin for LCD, MSLA and DLP resin 3D printers. It is designed for strong, flexible and accurate prints that require improved resistance to bending, impact and everyday mechanical stress.
The resin combines high flexibility, impact resistance, strong elongation at break and low shrinkage. It is suitable for functional parts, engineering prototypes, structural samples, housings, fixtures, jigs, display models and detailed objects with thin walls or complex geometry.
🎯 Key advantages
- 💪 Improved impact resistance — better resistance to drops, bending and local mechanical loads compared with many standard resins.
- 🔁 High flexibility — suitable for parts that need a balance of rigidity and elastic deformation.
- 📐 High printing precision — low shrinkage helps preserve geometry, fine edges, textures and surface details.
- 🧩 Good for thin-walled parts — maintains structural integrity even in small and delicate elements.
- 🛠 Easy support removal — supports detach more easily, reducing the amount of post-processing.
- 🌬 Low-odor formulation — more comfortable to work with than many traditional resins, while ventilation and PPE are still required.
- 🖨 Wide compatibility — compatible with LCD, MSLA and DLP resin 3D printers using 365-405 nm / 405 nm UV curing after calibration.
🌈 Color and appearance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray / Grey |
| HEX code | #7E93A7 |
| Package size | 1 kg |
| Material type | Photopolymer Resin |
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-print preparation | Shake well before use |
| Print environment | 20-40 ℃ |
| Print temperature | 20-50 ℃ |
| Wavelength | 365-405 nm |
| Viscosity | 450-500 mPa·s at 25 ℃ |
| Density | 1.10-1.15 g/cm³ |
| Hardness | 82-84 HD |
| Tensile strength | 30-42 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 60-72% |
| Bending modulus | 42-52 MPa |
| Bending strength | 1500-2000 MPa |
| Young’s modulus | 900-1100 MPa |
| Izod impact strength | 245 J/m |
| Volume shrinkage rate | 5.1-6.2% |
🧪 Post-processing
| Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | 95% IPA |
| Washing duration | ≥3 mins |
| UV wavelength for curing | 405 nm |
| Curing temperature | 18-30 ℃ |
| UV intensity | 25000-30000 uW/c㎡ |
| Curing time | 3 mins |
| Disposal | After UV curing, cured resin waste is treated as plastic waste |
🖨 3D printer compatibility
Anycubic Tough Resin 2.0 Gray is compatible with LCD, MSLA and DLP resin 3D printers that use 365-405 nm / 405 nm UV curing. It works especially well with Anycubic Photon series printers, but it can also be used with other resin printers after proper exposure, layer height, lift speed and curing calibration.
Important: this resin is not suitable for FDM/FFF filament 3D printers.
⚙️ Recommended printing parameters
| Printer Model | Exposure Time | Light-Off Time | Bottom Exposure Time | Bottom Layers | Z Lift Distance | Z Lift Speed | Z Retract Speed | Anti-Aliasing Level | Layer Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photon P1 | 2.1 s | 2 s | 15 s | 1 | 5 mm | 3 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 4 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 | 2.2 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 4 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 Pro | 1.8 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 3 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 Max | 2 s | 0.5 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5 | 2.8 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 5 | 8 mm | 5 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5s | 2.8 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 5 | 8 mm | 5 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5s Pro | 3.6 s | 0.5 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4 | 2.8 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4K | 2 s | 0.5 s | 40 s | 6 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4 Ultra | 2.6 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 5 mm | 8 mm/s | 8 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
🧩 Best applications
- functional prototypes and R&D parts;
- housings, brackets, fixtures and small technical components;
- industrial prototypes, jigs, templates and assembly aids;
- thin-walled models and parts with fine detail;
- architectural models, figures, display and presentation models;
- parts that require a balance of strength, flexibility and precision.
📦 File Download
- MSDS / SDS — material safety documentation
- REACH — chemical safety report
- RoHS — RoHS compliance report
- TDS — technical data sheet
🛡 Safety recommendations
Use the resin in a well-ventilated area. Wear nitrile gloves, safety goggles and a respirator if needed. Avoid skin and eye contact with uncured resin. Keep the liquid resin away from children, pets and pregnant women. Fully cure resin waste with UV light before disposal.
❓ FAQ
Is Anycubic Tough Resin 2.0 Gray suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is suitable for users with basic resin printing experience. For consistent results, calibrate exposure, shake the bottle well before use and follow proper washing and final curing steps.
Can I use this resin with non-Anycubic printers?
Yes, if the printer supports 365-405 nm / 405 nm photopolymer resin. For other printer brands, exposure testing and calibration are recommended.
How is Tough Resin 2.0 different from standard resin?
The main difference is improved flexibility and impact resistance. Standard resins are usually more brittle, while Tough Resin 2.0 is better for parts that may experience bending, drops or mechanical stress.
Do I need to wash the model after printing?
Yes. Wash the printed model in 95% IPA for at least 3 minutes, dry it thoroughly and then perform final UV curing.
Is this resin suitable for FDM printers?
No. This is a liquid photopolymer resin for LCD, MSLA and DLP resin printers. FDM/FFF printers require plastic filament.