Stereolithography SLA 3D printing service

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Stereolithography SLA 3D printing technology can be used for rapid prototyping. The process begins by creating a photo-sensitive, liquid plastic resin. Photopolymers include specialized materials such as silicone and polycarbonate resins. This resinous mixture is deposited on the top layers of a platform by an extrusion head in consecutive printing draw steps from the bottom up.

At 3DC hub, our team of expert engineers use this powerful 3D printing technology to produce high-resolution and extremely accurate parts that can be directly used as end-parts, low-volume production and for rapid prototyping. SLA-printed models are usually used by designers when less time needs to be invested in the product development cycle. And when they have to invest more time and resources in post-processing & finishing stages.

SLA Processes

Benefits

  • The process is Cost-effective
  • Requires little maintenance, such as print head cleaning.
  • You can produce strong, complex parts

Characteristics

  • Uses a UV-sensitive liquid
  • 3D print is solid from bottom to top (not layer-by-layer)
  • Print time can last up to 24 hours
  • Parts are sturdy and durable

Limitations

Important decision on design is the orientation and support structures. This depends on:
  • It can be a little expensive
  • Requires post-processing and machining
  • Available in only one color

SLA Accura Xtreme 3D Printing Material

Accura Xtreme 3D Printing Material resin is a liquid photopolymer that cures into a solid when mixed with the curing agent. It is used for various forms of 3D printing like SLA (Stereolithography) Rapid Prototyping and Selective Laser Sintering. Designed to help engineers so that they can take full advantage of the capabilities of our SLA 3D printers, Accura Xtreme 3D Printing Material is an advanced formulation that is remarkably tough and durable.

Applications
  • SLA 3D Printing for prototyping and low volume production
  • A key to improving design to manufacturing process
  • Injection mold making & Rapid Tooling.
  • For automotive, aerospace, bioengineering, electronics, and packaging industries.

Accura ClearVue 3D Printing Material

Accura ClearVue 3D Printing Material resin is a liquid photopolymer that cures into a solid when mixed with the curing agent. It is used for various forms of 3D printing like SLA (Stereolithography) Rapid Prototyping and Selective Laser Sintering. ClearVue 3D Printing Material is an engineering-grade resin that is exceptionally clear, tough, and durable.

Applications
  • SLA 3D Printing for rapid prototyping and low volume production.
  • A key to improving the design of the manufacturing process.
  • Injection mold making and rapid tooling.
  • For aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, electronics, and packaging industries.

Somos Watershed 11122 3D Printing Material

Somos Watershed 11122 3D Printing Material resin is a liquid photopolymer that cures into a solid when mixed with the curing agent. It is used for various forms of 3D printing like SLA (Stereolithography) Rapid Prototyping and Selective Laser Sintering.

3D Systems’ Accura Xtreme 3D Printing Material is designed to help engineers to take full advantage of the capabilities of our SLA 3D printers. The advanced formulation is remarkably tough and durable providing accurate long-term performance.

Applications
  • Medical devices and surgical tools.
  • Engineering components for cars, boats, planes, and other vehicles.
  • Consumer goods like toys, sunglasses, and jewelry.

SLA Applications

Concept Models

The high speed, great accuracy and best surface finish of SLA parts allow product developers to make physical snapshots of their designs through an iterative process.

Rapid Prototyping

You can use SLA to build fully functional parts, with materials that can produce polypropylene, ABS, polycarbonate, and rigid composites.

Direct Digital Manufacturing

SLA’s high accuracy and consistency make it a perfect method to manufacture discrete or customized prototypes in large quantities.

Industries with SLA

Aerospace

Medical

Mechanical

Entertainment

Educations

Consumer Goods

Automotives

Art & Creative

Architectures

How Does Stereolithography Work?

Stereolithography is an advanced 3D printing technology that utilizes light to solidify a liquid resin layer by layer. A UV laser beam then traces the cross-section of the object onto a surface and cures each section with light so that it can support the next layer. The process is repeated, making sure to overlap layers 20% on each cycle, until your entire object is made out of resin.

Pre-processing: The pre-processing of the material is critical to the success of the stereolithography process. It begins with a model made by CAD software or 3D scan data. It is then exported as a readable file for the printer.

Production: The production of the object begins with a 2D printout from an SLA 3D printer. This is followed by transferring the file to the stereolithography machine. Post-processing: The post-processing of the object with finishing, assembly, and inspection is key to quality control and getting the part out of the machine as fast as possible.

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