Stereolithography (SLA)

3D Printing Process that cures photopolymer resin using strong laser layer by layer. Produce parts with details as fine as 100 micron layer height resolution.

How does SLA work?

3D Printing Process that cures photopolymer resin using strong laser layer by layer. Produce parts with details as fine as 100 micron layer height resolution.

Stereolithography is known as the original 3D printing process for producing rapid prototypes and show models since 1989. This process (commonly referred to as SLA) utilizes a UV laser that cures parts one layer at a time in a photo-reactive epoxy resin. Widely regarded as one of the most accurate of the additive technologies, the Stereolithography 3D printing process is a popular choice amongst engineers looking for fine detailed, small featured parts as well as extraordinarily large components.

White/clear resin
White/clear resin printed using Industrial SLA Process to create high quality, smooth and accurate parts. Parts produced via this process can be more easily finished and painted to attain end use parts appearance.

TPU Rubber Like
One additional benefit of Industrial SLA Process is production of flexible parts. Produce smooth, durable yet flexible TPU rubber like material

Requirements

Maximum Build Size

Standard Lead Time

Wall Thickness 

Tolerances

Layer Height

Dimensional Accuracy

Specifications

1400 x 700 x 500 mm

3 – 7 Business Days

Minimum 1 mm

± 0.2 mm

0.1 mm

± 0.2 mm

Application

SLA Materials

Somos 8000 - White

High stiffness, good detail, affordable. PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic for low-cost, non-functional prototyping. Greater detail than ABS, but more brittle. Unsuitable for high temperatures.

WaterShed XC Clear

XC Watershed is a low viscosity liquid photopolymer that produces strong, tough, water-resistant parts. Most importantly parts created with 11122 XC Watershed are nearly colorless and look more like true, clear engineered plastic.