3D printing service

2021-04-19

3D Printing

3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.

The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced cross-section of the object.

3D printing is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing which is cutting out / hollowing out a piece of metal or plastic with for instance a milling machine.

3D printing enables you to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods.


Description

SLA Printing
SLA printing is a 3D printing process using layers to create a complete and solid design. Using your CAD data (we can help with that too) your design is created using the material you have selected. Liquified, layered, and cured, materials are continually added until the design is complete, then cured. Prototypes made using the SLA rapid printing process are stationary replicas of your design built to specification.
Process
1. Ideas, concepts, and designs are converted to 3D CAD files
2. The design is divided into layers, made in succession using liquid resin
3. Each layer is traced from liquid resin, creating the design and curing the previous layer
4. This process continues until the 3D printed prototype is complete, and excess materials are removed
5. The prototype is cured, cleaned, and ready for finishing treatments

Benefits of SLA Printing                                                            

  • Variety of materials, colors, and finishes

  • Accurate, moveable representations of your concept

  • Shipping as fast as 24-48 hours


SLS Printing
SLS printing is another form of 3D printing used to create functional prototypes which move and support the attachment or inclusion of additional parts and pieces. The SLS printing process creates layers separate from each other, then fuses them together using laser technology. 3D printed prototypes made using SLS printing can be ready to ship in as little as 24-48 hours.

Process
1. 3D CAD designs are created and used to form materials into layers
2. A bottom layer is created to support building the design
3. Layers are added, fusing previous together layers with heat
4. Designs are cooled, cured, and cleaned
5. Finishing treatments may be applied and the prototype is ready to ship

Advantages of SLS Printing

  • Precision creation of complicated designs

  • Produced in as little as 24 hoursBenefits of SLA Printing

  • Variety of material and finishing options available

  • Precision creation of complicated designs

  • Produced in as little as 24 hours


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