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Somos® Taurus
3D Printing Services

Stereolithography Material
Lead Time
1 – 3 Days

Somos® Taurus Description

DSM Somos® Taurus is a highly versatile SLA material with superior thermal and mechanical performance. Its exceptional robustness and charcoal gray appearance make it an excellent choice for designers and manufacturers who require the highest quality and durability in their functional prototyping and end-use applications. 

With a higher heat deflection temperature than many other materials, Somos® Taurus can be used in various applications, giving designers and engineers greater flexibility in their product development process. The material’s unique properties also offer excellent dimensional stability, ensuring that components made with Somos® Taurus are accurate and consistent. 

Whether you’re creating parts for the aerospace, automotive, or medical industries, DSM Somos® Taurus is a reliable and high-performance SLA material that will meet your needs. Its exceptional strength and durability make it an excellent choice for complex and demanding applications, while its superior appearance and finish ensure that your products look as good as they perform.

List of 3D-Printed Somos® Taurus Characteristics

  • Charcoal Grey
  • High Detail/High Resolution
  • High Strength
  • Impact Resistant
  • Temperature Resistant

List of 3D-Printed Somos® Taurus Applications

  • Customized End-Use Parts
  • Tough, Functional Prototypes
  • Under the Hood Automotive Parts
  • Functional Testing for Aerospace
  • Low-volume connectors for electronics

List of Industries that use 3D-Printed Somos® Taurus

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Products
  • Electronics
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Medical
  • Prototyping
Why should you choose Somos® Taurus for your project?

Somos® Taurus offers exceptional strength, durability, and heat resistance, making it the ideal choice for demanding applications. Its superior surface finish and dimensional accuracy ensure your prototypes and end-use parts meet the highest quality standards. With its proven track record in various industries, you can trust Somos® Taurus to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for your project.

Finishes for stereolithography printed Somos® Taurus.

Prototek offers high-quality stereolithography finishes for Somos® Taurus tailored to your project needs. Our advanced SLA technology produces parts with great detail, smooth surfaces, and precise measurements. You can select from various post-processing options, such as sanding, polishing, and painting, to get the look and functionality you want for your prototypes or end-use components.

Somos® Taurus Properties

Mechanical Properties UV Postcure
Tensile Strength
6.8 ksi
Tensile Modulus
335 ksi
Tensile Elongation at Break
24%
Flexural Strength
10.7 ksi
Flexural Modulus
298 ksi
Heat Deflection at 264 psi
122° F
Mechanical Properties UV Postcure
Tensile Strength
46.9 MPa
Tensile Modulus
2310 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break
24%
Flexural Strength
73.8 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2054 MPa
Heat Deflection at 1.82 MPa
50° C

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Material Manufacturer: DSM

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