SLA 3D PRINTING

Depending on the size, geometry, and material, resin 3D printing can be cost-effective. However, our costing model works off material volume; the higher this value, the more expensive your part will be! Check out our article on tips to help you reduce your part costs

The answer is no. Resins are toxic, and substances may migrate from SLA parts, no matter what the level of post-processing (UV + thermal). Some resins are certified as biocompatible; however, this in no way means that they’re food safe. Some food contact safe coatings are available; however, we don’t recommend using these as the coating may interact with the resin or degrade over time.

SLA (Stereolithography) or resin 3D printing is the process in where liquid photopolymer resin is cured using a light source, in this instance, a small laser. Using pre-determined geometry, it’s able to accurately produce incredibly small & detailed parts.

We have several different material options available at SGD. Some of these resins are created with functionality in mind, and we have materials that simulate the rigidity and stiffness of PEEK, ABS & PolyPropylene.

Resin in its raw form is toxic, however, all parts produced at our 3D printing service are professionally post-processed. All resin printed parts are washed in an IPA bath and UV + thermally cured as specified by our material supplier.