SLA (Stereolithography)

Stereolithography (SLA) is a "rapid-prototyping" process which produces a physical, three dimensional object from a 3D CAD file. A Stereolithography machine uses a computer controlled laser to cure a photosensitive resin, layer by layer, to create the 3D part. Materials used in SLA machines are state-of-the-art epoxy resins which produce the most accurate parts.

Key Benefits

Accurate: +/- .001 to .002 in/in Accuracy
Inexpensive
Fast: receive models within 1-2 working days
Rigid, flexible and clear models available

Applications

Aesthetic & conceptual models
Parts requiring detail & accuracy
Master patterns for castings and secondary processes
Medical models