Stereolithography (SLA) is an additive manufacturing process whereby the part is created directly from 3D CAD data. The model is built a layer at a time, by scanning / curing the surface of a liquid photo-polymer with a pin point of UV light generated by a computer controlled solid state laser. The model submerges below the surface between layers, and the process continues with each subsequent layer being cured to the one below.

• Very short lead-times, can be Next Day
• Excellent component & feature accuracy
• Light layering evident in Z axis
• High resolution options available (50 micron build layers)
• Various resins offering options such as: Clear, Clips and Snap Fits and High Temperature materials.
• Easily finished to a high standard including Transparent (for full list of finishing options see Product Finishing & Painting)
• Threaded Inserts can be fitted.

• Design evaluation & feasibility studies
• Concept Models
• Design aids including CAD verification
• Presentation / Exhibition models
• Photographic samples
• Fit & light functionality tests
• Master patterns for:
  • Silicone tooling
  • Vacuum Casting
  • Wax patterns & Investment Casting
• Can be metallised to achieve real metal coatings (Copper, Silver, Gold, Chrome, Nickel, etc.)

Stock: Somos Watershed XC11122, Somos EvoLVe 128
Non-stock: Somos Taurus, Somos PerForm.

For more information view our Materials Data Sheets page.

Next Day dispatch (depending on part size/geometry).