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Do Your SL Resins Have the Oxetane Advantage?

What is the Oxetane Advantage™?

In 2001, Somos utilized a novel chemistry platform based on oxetane chemistry to develop WaterShed® 11120 (today's best-selling, lowest water absorption, ABS-like resin on the market). 

Related to the epoxy chemistry family, oxetane chemistry produces faster photospeeds, higher green strength, and better resistance to moisture (higher dimensional stability). In short, it is a signficant advancement in SL chemistry potential.

Today, Somos continues to formulate new SL materials with the Oxetane Advantage, as well as invest in the innovation and development of even newer chemistry platforms that will continue to expand stereolithography material capabilities into the future.

• View a more detailed presentation on the Oxetane Advantage

• View a property comparison chart of Somos materials with the Oxetane Advantage

Below: Be sure to look for the Somos Oxetane Advantage™
product label. If it's not our label, it's not from DSM Somos!

Above: New York based Design Prototyping Technologies ( www.DPT-Fast.com) uses WaterShed to create large, highly accurate plaster cast patterns. One such pattern (final dimensions: 36"x30"x28") was recently built in four different pieces and then assembled. The finished pattern reflected remarkable accuracy: less than 20 thousands of an inch off the CAD dimensions. "Our customers are continuing to specify the use of Somos WaterShed, mainly due to its high dimensional stability and accuracy," says DPT Co-Owner Mike Rufo.

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