RAPID PROTOTYPING
RAPID PROTOTYPING
RAPID PROTOTYPING
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6.1 STEREOLITHOGRAPHYSLAStereolithography is the most widely used RP-technology. It can produce highlyAccurate and detailed polymer parts. SLA was the first RP-process, introducedin 1988 by 3D Systems Inc.SLA uses a low-power, highly focused UV laser to produce a threedimensional object in a vat of liquid photosensitive polymer.Abbreviation:Material type:Materials:Min layer thickness:Surface finish:Build speed:Applications:SLALiquid (Photopolymer)Thermoplastics (Elastomers)0,02 mmSmoothAverageForm/fit testing, Functional testing, Very detailed parts,Presentation models, Snap fits..15/02/2010 S.AARNIO