TGM-7
3D printing resin for miniatures that survives shipping and game nights
Best suited for
- Tabletop gaming miniatures
- Display models and collector figures
From €36.00
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Built for miniature production
TGM-7 is built for studios that need minis to survive real use. It balances toughness and detail, so thin parts like swords, antennae, and cloaks flex instead of snapping. The hard glossy surface takes paint well, and the formula stays consistent from bottle to bottle.
Minis that actually survive shipping
Most resins can't hold thin parts through rough handling, drops, or a courier's bad day. TGM-7 measures 61.6% strain at break and 8.22 kJ/m² impact resistance. Swords, or cloaks flex on impact instead of snapping.
Print details as sharp as your sculpt
Every detail in your file shows up on the finished print. The surface holds cloth folds, scale armor, and faces at 28-32 mm scale without softening. Stabilized pigment dispersion keeps color consistent across bottles, so your prints look the same on the table as in the file preview.
Same results with every bottle
We check our raw materials before they go into the mix, then check the finished resin again before it's bottled. At both points we verify composition and curing speed, along with other properties. A batch only ships once it meets our standards.
Does it bounce or does it shatter?
How TGM-7 compares to other resins
| All-Purpose Resin | TGM-7 | ABS-like Resin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strain at Break | 3-10% | 61.6% | 20-30% |
| Impact Resistance (notched) | 2-4 kJ∙m⁻² | 8.22 kJ∙m⁻² | 5-7 kJ∙m⁻² |
| Tensile Strength | 20-35 MPa | 38.4 MPa | 32-40 MPa |
| Detail Sharpness | Decent | Sharp | Soft |
| Hardness | 76-80 D | 78 D | 70-75 D |
What Experts Are Saying About TGM-7
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of supports work best with TGM-7?
Use 1.5 to 2 mm support columns with 0.2 to 0.6 mm tips, plus a short light-off delay so the resin can settle before exposure. TGM-7 has medium viscosity (540 mPa·s at 25 °C) and benefits from slightly thicker supports than most brittle resins.
This combination reduces sagging on overhangs and improves layer adhesion on thin features. Removing supports before full post-cure further lowers the chance of breaking delicate parts. Full orientation and support recommendations are in the TGM-7 printing guide.
My prints look good but break later during handling or shipping. What should I check?
The most common cause is overexposure during printing. Too much UV exposure makes TGM-7 rigid and brittle, eliminating the flexibility that protects thin parts from snapping. Check your exposure settings against the recommended values on our settings page and reduce exposure time if your prints feel stiff rather than slightly flexible.
How do I improve paint adhesion on TGM-7 prints?
TGM-7 is usually very easy to prime and paint. But if you have trouble make sure you are washing your prints thoroughly in IPA, post-curing until the surface is fully non-tacky, and let the print dry for 24 hours before priming. That single workflow fixes the most common adhesion problems.
Both spray and brush primers (Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter) hold well after proper preparation.
Is TGM-7 worth the higher price compared to cheaper resins?
For production work or selling minis, yes. Fewer reprints, fewer broken pieces in transit, and consistent settings between bottles usually recover the price difference quickly.
For casual hobby printing, cheaper resins may be acceptable. Once volumes increase or pieces are sold, the lower failure rate makes the difference matter.
How many minis can I expect from a 1 kg bottle?
A 1 kg bottle of TGM-7 typically produces 100 to 120 standard 28 to 32 mm minis, depending on geometry and support usage. Run a slicer estimate with your files for the most accurate number for your style of printing.
Larger heroes, monsters, and vehicles use more resin per piece. Smaller, simpler figures push the count higher.
How should I store printed minis long-term?
Keep printed minis out of direct sunlight and high heat. For display pieces under bright lights, a thin clear varnish helps prevent UV-related brittleness over years.
Can I mix TGM-7 with other resins?
Mixing TGM-7 with other resins is not recommended. The formulation is balanced specifically for the detail and toughness miniature work needs, and ad-hoc blending tends to break that balance.
If you need a different mechanical profile, we have purpose-built resins for that. The TGM-7 formulation took years to develop, and mixing usually compromises one property to gain another.
