Flex G2
Evaluate Flex G2 against the dimensions and geometry of your flexible part, then confirm material and workflow compatibility for the intended application.
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Flexible Additive Manufacturing
Flexible & Elastomer Resin 3D Printers
Move complex lattices, cushioning structures and flexible components from digital design to representative physical parts with a workflow that considers geometry, resin, printing and post-processing together.
Flexible Part Applications
Start with the part you need to evaluate
Flexible resin printing is useful when the design itself contributes to how a part bends, cushions, protects or interfaces with another component. Representative applications include the following areas.
Flexible Lattice StructuresOpen-cell and engineered lattice geometry for design and application evaluation.
Footwear / Sole DevelopmentLattice soles, cushioning concepts and flexible structures used during footwear development.
Cushioning StructuresGeometry-led parts intended to provide flexible or cushioning behavior after complete processing.
Flexible ComponentsBellows, inserts, couplings and other flexible engineering components where fit and movement matter.
Protective StructuresFlexible protective forms and energy-managing geometries for development and fit evaluation.
Soft Robotics DevelopmentFlexible structures and components for prototype development and functional exploration.
Wearable StructuresFlexible geometries for wearable product development, fit checks and structural evaluation.
Low-Volume Flexible PartsRepresentative elastomer parts where print layout, material choice and finished-part inspection can be evaluated together.
Geometry Matters
A flexible part is more than a material hardness value
Finished behavior can change with lattice topology, wall thickness, transitions, local stiffness, part orientation and the way supports are planned and removed. For that reason, material selection should be evaluated with the actual geometry rather than from a single hardness label alone.
- Use the real part geometry or a representative section.
- Identify thin walls, lattice cells, interfaces and critical flexible zones.
- Define how the finished part should bend, cushion, fit or recover in use.
- Review the result only after washing, complete drying and the required UV post-curing workflow.
Current Flexible Systems
Compare Flex G2 and Flex Pro around your part
Flex G2 and Flex Pro are part of YIDIMU's flexible and elastomer printing offering. The practical choice should be based on the part envelope, geometry, material requirements, build quantity and the complete post-processing plan. Current product details should be reviewed for the exact configuration being considered.
Flex Pro
Evaluate Flex Pro using the same part-first approach, including build requirements, resin selection, post-processing and finished-part inspection.
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Complete Workflow
Flexible printing is a system, not a single machine setting
Geometry, resin, orientation, support strategy, printer choice, washing, complete drying, UV post-curing and final inspection all contribute to the condition of the finished part. A representative workflow should therefore be defined before evaluating results.
- Geometry and lattice design
- Wall thickness and critical interfaces
- Resin selection and intended finished-part behavior
- Orientation and support strategy
- Washing and complete drying
- UV post-curing and final evaluation
Material Selection
Select flexible resin around the application and geometry
Target softness or hardness is only one input. A useful material discussion also includes how the part is shaped, how it will be supported, how it will be post-processed and what finished behavior needs to be checked.
Target Feel and FlexibilityDescribe whether the finished part should be soft, resilient, compliant or relatively firm, without relying on hardness alone.
Geometry and Thin FeaturesShare lattice cells, thin walls, slots, holes and local features that may influence print and post-processing strategy.
Intended ApplicationExplain how the part will be handled, fitted, flexed or evaluated so the material discussion stays connected to the real use case.
Support RequirementComplex flexible geometry can depend on orientation and support planning, including how supports can be removed without damaging key surfaces.
Post-ProcessingWashing, complete drying and UV post-curing should be considered part of the finished-part workflow rather than separate afterthoughts.
Representative ValidationWhen the application is sensitive to geometry or finished behavior, submit the real part or a representative model for evaluation.
Sample Validation
Validate the workflow with a representative flexible part
A sample review gives the discussion a concrete starting point: the actual model, dimensions, flexible zones, critical features, quantity and intended application.
Step 01Share Model
Step 02Define Flexible-Part Requirements
Step 03Match Printer & Material
Step 04Prepare Build
Step 05Print
Step 06Post-Process
Step 07Evaluate Finished Part
Finished-Part Review
Inspect the part after complete post-processing
Final evaluation should focus on the characteristics that matter to the part and application. The exact inspection plan can be adjusted to the geometry and the intended use of the sample.
Lattice integrity
Thin structures
Dimensional features
Surface condition
Flexibility after complete post-processing
Fit and interfaces
Repeatability where relevant
FAQ
Flexible resin 3D printing questions
What is the difference between Flex G2 and Flex Pro?
Both are YIDIMU flexible and elastomer printing systems. The appropriate choice depends on the current product configuration and your part size, geometry, material requirements, build quantity and post-processing workflow. Review each current product page or submit the model for a part-based comparison.
Can YIDIMU evaluate my own flexible part?
Yes. Submit the model together with dimensions, intended application, target material behavior, quantity and any critical features so the part can be reviewed in context.
How should elastomer hardness be selected?
Hardness should not be considered by itself. Geometry, wall thickness, lattice design, intended deformation, support strategy and the complete post-processing workflow can all affect how the finished part behaves.
Can complex lattice structures be printed?
Flexible lattice structures are a supported application direction. Printability still depends on the specific lattice geometry, feature size, orientation, support plan, resin and the selected printer, so representative-model review is recommended.
Does post-curing affect flexible parts?
UV post-curing is part of the resin-printing workflow and should be completed according to the relevant material process before the finished part is evaluated. Washing and complete drying should also be treated as part of the process.
What information should I submit?
Send the 3D model, overall dimensions, target material behavior, application, quantity and critical features such as lattices, thin walls, holes, interfaces or areas that must flex or fit.
Start with Your Model
Send Us Your Flexible Part
Share the information needed to review the part in context. YIDIMU can use the model and application requirements as the starting point for printer, material and process discussion.
3D modelDimensionsTarget material behaviorApplicationQuantityCritical features