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Tusk Somos SolidGrey3000

Exclusive to Materialise, Tusk Somos SolidGrey3000 is the first stereolithography material to combine a high degree of stiffness with high impact resistance. Parts built with this material are not only robust but highly functional, allowing them to be used in a wide variety of applications, such as automotive body parts, machine covers, functional prototypes, durable concept models, and robust scale models.

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Machine cover 3D printed in Tusk Somos SolidGrey 3000 with vented areas

Technical specifications

Maximum part dimensions	2,000 x 700 x 788 mm 1,100 x 690 x 590 mm (online orders)
Standard accuracy	±0.2% (with a lower limit of ±0.2 mm)
Layer thickness	0.1 mm
Minimum wall thickness	1 – 3 mm depending on part dimensions
Minimum detail size	0.5 mm
Interlocking or moving parts	No
Internal channels	Yes, but support structures may remain inside channels
Surface structure	Smooth surface with visible building layers; gray material

Datasheet

PARAMETER	VALUE	UNIT	METHOD
Density -	1.19	g/cm³	-
Tensile strength ASTM D638	63	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile modulus ASTM D638	3,285	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural modulus ASTM D790	2,015	MPa	ASTM D790
Impact strength ASTM D256 (Notched, Izod)	32.5	J/m	ASTM D256 (Notched, Izod)
Elongation at break ASTM D638	7.2	%	ASTM D638
Hardness ASTM D2240	84	Shore D	ASTM D2240
Heat deflection temperature ASTM D648 (@1.82 MPa)	57	°C	ASTM D648 (@1.82 MPa)
Glass transition temperature ASTM E1545	48	°C	ASTM E1545

Actual values may vary with build conditions and in relation to the part’s geometry and orientation.

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Finishing degrees

The right finish can transform your print into a product. Explore the post-production finishes we offer for this material. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with us.

Basic finish