SLA-Stereolithography
SLA printed prototypes are ideal for form & fit testing, and are made of a photocurable resin that’s typical for the prototype design. SLA printed prototypes are built to last and will maintain their form as models for years. Stereolithography, as a technology, can produce detailed prototypes with intricate surface quality, quickly. At Mina Products we have extensive experience with stereolithography machines and are able to produce 3D models of your component or product in as little as a few days.
SLA by Application
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Today, stereolithography is in use for a variety of industries. This is because SLA technology is versatile and allows for printing with a variety of different materials/resins. SLA creates parts with a smooth surface finish directly out the machine. This is ideal for applications that require a flawless finish, and also helps reduce finishing time, since parts can easily be sanded, polished and painted. |
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Standard ResinPrinting with standard resins provides high resolution, strength, precision, and a smooth surface finish. This allows for greater attention to detail for intricate projects. SLA with standard materials is great for rapid prototyping, product development, and general modeling.
Medical ApplicationsSLA is often used for medical designs and components. In dentistry you are able to create models based on patient scans, designed for their treatment. Specific applications include, but aren't limited to: orthodontic, diagnostic, and educational.
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Injection Molds/Consumer ProductsWhen designing/printing a prototype for injection molding, consumer products, or both combined, SLA works extremely well. Some SLA resins are able to mimic injection molded plastics which allows for engineers to test toughness, durability, flexibility, and even temperature resistances.
Rapid PrototypingStereolithography helps product designers promptly review the feel and function of a design. Assemblies can be tested and easily changed over the course of a few days, saving hundreds if not thousands on costly tooling changes. Desktop SLA is a scalable process which allows for a variety of prototype designs to be manufactured, regardless of industry.
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