Stereolithography (SLA)

Stereolithography (SLA or SL) is a form of 3D printing technology used for creating models, prototypes, patterns, and production parts in a layer by layer fashion using photochemical processes by which light causes chemical monomers and oligomers to cross-link together to form polymers. Those polymers then make up the body of a three-dimensional solid. Stereolithography can be used to create prototypes for products in development, medical models, and computer hardware, as well as in many other applications. While stereolithography is fast and can produce almost any design, it can be expensive.

Materials

Accura 25

Accurate and flexible plastic ideal for snap fit assemblies, master patterns for vacuum casting and durable functional prototypes with the aesthetics of molded polypropylene (PP). More information on Acura 25.

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Accura Xtreme 25

High clarity plastic with excellent humidity/moisture resistance for a multitude of applications, where transparency is key, such as headlamps, complex assemblies or fluid flow. Capable of meeting USP Class VI. More information on Accura Xteme 25.

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Accura ClearVue

Full Color Sandstone offers multi-color printing, making it the best material for figurines, architecture, medical models and other applications that require many colors. Although it’s a great material for decorative models, it is not well suited for handling due to its low strength and brittle nature. More information on Acura ClearVue.

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