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Stereolithography, or SLA, is known as the original 3D-printing process for producing rapid prototypes and show models
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Stereolithography (SLA) uses a UV laser that cures parts one layer at a time in a photo-reactive epoxy resin. It is widely regarded as one of the most accurate of the additive technologies.
The Stereolithography 3D printing process is a popular choice among engineers looking for fine detailed, small-featured parts as well as extraordinarily large components.
With both large-format and high-resolution SLA equipment, we can build parts as fine as .002” layer thickness on our high-resolution equipment virtually overnight from a customer’s CAD data.
We also offer a range of resins to meet each rapid-prototyping need.
Materials
An environmentally durable SLA material for weatherable applications. Exposed under robust SAE J2527 industry standard weathering testing, Somos WaterShed Black meets the demands of weatherability, UV-testing and durability for functional prototyping and end use part production
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20" x 20" x 23"
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0.020"
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0.020"
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0.020"
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0.020"
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0.020"
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)
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0.020"
0.004 Standard
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Specially developed for use in medical applications, meeting the requirements for non-implantable limited body contact (<24hr) medical applications
Maximum build volume
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25.6" x 29.5" x 23"
Minimum feature size
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0.020"
Minimum embossed details
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0.020"
Minimum engraved details
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0.020"
Minimum hole diameter
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0.020"
Minimum pin diameter
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (supported)
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)
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0.020"
0.002 High
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+/-0.005"
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0.004 Standard
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Popular among designers for its ABS and PBT-like properties, Somos WaterShed produces detailed parts with superior clarity and water resistance, well-suited to fluid flow analysis
Maximum build volume
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25.6" x 29.5" x 23"
Minimum feature size
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0.020"
Minimum embossed details
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0.020"
Minimum engraved details
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0.020"
Minimum hole diameter
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0.020"
Minimum pin diameter
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (supported)
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)
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0.020"
0.002 High
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+/-0.005"
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+/-0.001"
0.004 Standard
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+/-0.005"
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Highly durable SLA material which produces very accurate parts with high feature resolution and exhibits good moisture and thermal resistance. Good for snap-fit designs, jigs and fixtures
Maximum build volume
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20" x 20" x 23"
Minimum feature size
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0.020"
Minimum embossed details
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0.020"
Minimum engraved details
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0.020"
Minimum hole diameter
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0.020"
Minimum pin diameter
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (supported)
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0.020"
Minimum wall thickness (unsupported)
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0.020"
0.004 Standard
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+/-0.005"
Each additional inch
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+/-0.001"
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Finishing
Enhance your parts with custom coatings that provide durability, UV resistance, and premium finishes in any color or texture you need.
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Add functional or aesthetic appeal with digitally applied textures from our standard library, including knurling, wood grain, and leather patterns.
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The Grain Weevil robot, with 3D parts, takes the danger out of grain bin work.
Case Study
Skyfront innovates magnetometry with MJF-produced parts.