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Stereolithography – SLA Rapid Prototyping

Home » Technologies » Stereolithography – SLA Rapid Prototyping

Stereolithography – SLA Rapid Prototyping

Stereolithography

SLA features

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What is stereolithography?

Stereolithography (SLA) rapid prototyping is a 3D Printing technology used for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. It is one of the most popular and versatile technologies we offer and can be used to produce concept models, one-off presentation models and masters for use in Vacuum Casting.

SLA Projet Machines

We run the very latest SLA Projet machines from 3D Systems. Our suite is comprised of four Projet 6000’s and a Projet 7000.

The Projets use an Ultra High Definition build mode, delivering fine feature parts via a dual spot laser, as standard. The terms ‘Normal Res’ and ‘Hi Res’, therefore, are no longer relevant for 99% of builds. The dual spot intelligent scanning laser is adjusted automatically to suit the geometry being printed. This now applies to the whole bed size:

  • Projet 6000: 250x250x250
  • Projet 7000: 380x380x250

Both machines deliver fine point scanning for borders and small features and, broader scanning for infill hatching for each layer (slice):

  • Fine feature: down to 75 μm (0.003 in)
  • Larger feature: 750 μm (0.030 in)

We still use the same great range of materials: Accura Xtreme, 25, Phoenix and ClearVue.

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    When to Use Stereolithography

    Stereolithography is ideal for low or single run production of prototype parts for concept models, presentation models or tooling masters that are required quickly and cost effectively.

    Depending on the exact requirement, parts can typically be produced overnight for next day dispatch.

    Pre-production applications for which SLA is ideal include:

    • Concept models
    • Presentation models
    • Investment castings
    • Master patterns
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    Stereolithography Process

    SLA prototyping is a 3D printing process used in rapid prototyping, and is typically used early in the product development process as concept or one-off presentation models and masters.

    It produces parts with good quality smooth surface finish, excellent optical clarity, high accuracy and thin, straight, vertical walls.

    The range of materials that can be used allows for a range of tolerances and property resilience.

    Medical device – technical details

    Our dedicated medical device SLA machine is housed in a segregated area of our 3D printing suite.

    The material we use in our dedicated medical devices area complies with USP Class VI certifications. The material we use is:

    • 3D Systems Accura ClearVue

    Our in-house SLA prototyping facilities

    We operate a suite of SLA rapid prototyping machines (one of which is dedicated to medical device prototyping) working round the clock, giving us the capacity to produce parts quickly and cost effectively with no compromise on build quality.

    That means we can fulfil most SLA requirements rapidly, to very tight deadlines, with many jobs being dispatched next day (depending on exact requirements).

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    Process benefits

    In the overall product design and development cycle, SLA rapid prototyping is a vital process for helping you get your products to market fast.

    Speed: SLA is one of the most popular prototyping processes among product designers and design engineers as it enables them to get their designs off the drawing board and on to the table quickly. Depending on exact specifications, SLA models can be turned around overnight

    Cost effective small numbers: Single parts can be produced quickly and easily

    Tight tolerances: parts can be produced to very specific requirements

    Broad range of part properties:

    • High-temperature resistance
    • Moisture resistant
    • Clear, white or translucent; colour finishing available
    • High level of feature complexity
    • Excellent surface finish
    • Range of model sizes
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    Materials Offered

    We offer a wide range of Stereolithography materials to deliver specific properties and characteristics. If you require a property for your part that is not shown please ask.

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    Dispatch service levels

    We offer a range of service levels for 3D Printing and CNC Machining.

    We never compromise on quality, so these service levels are designed to help you meet tight timescales or economy budgets.

    Finishing options

    We offer a range of finishing options on 3D printed parts. Please visit our Finishing page for more information.

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    We encourage our customers to visit our prototyping bureau in Royston so we can show our full range of services and answer any questions you may have about your next project. If you would like to arrange a tour, please contact us.

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    Next day dispatch: we offer a next day dispatch service for SLA, SLS, FDM, Polyjet and Figure 4 3D printed parts. All final data for our Express Service Level is required by 4.30pm to guarantee next working day dispatch.

    Super-economy: use our My 3D AM service for instant quoting and ordering of SLS and SLA parts which are not urgent.

    Quote requests: we process all quote requests and orders between 8.00am and 5.00pm on business days. Quote requests received between 8.00am and 4.00pm are usually responded to on the same day. This does, however, depend on the complexity of the requirement. Quote requests received after 4.00pm will be responded to on the following business day.

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      Express dispatch: for CNC Machined parts for dispatch in 3 working days, subject to criteria. All final data for our Express Service Level is required by 4.30pm to guarantee next working day dispatch. We also offer Standard, Economy and Super-Economy service levels.

      Quote requests: we process all quote requests and orders between 8.00am and 5.00pm on business days. Quote requests received between 8.00am and 4.00pm are usually responded to on the same day. This does, however, depend on the complexity of the requirement. Quote requests received after 4.00pm will be responded to on the following business day.

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