Our Equipment and Materials
3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
SLA Printer
FDM printer
Advantages and limitations of the SLA process
ADVANTAGES:
(1) SLA allows the production of parts with high dimensional accuracy and intricate detail.
(2) SLA parts have a very high surface finish, making them ideal for visual prototyping.
(3) Special SLA materials can be used, such as clear, flexible and castable resins.
Something need to know:
(1) SLA parts are usually not strong enough for functional prototyping.
(2) Printing with support structures requires sanding to remove traces left by the support.
(This disadvantage is due to the principle of the SLA process and is unavoidable, but our professional engineering staff will provide the optimum print orientation and support structure design to minimise the impact of the support in relation to the product's usage requirements).
Advantages and limitations of the FDM process
ADVANTAGES:
(1) Lower price and high availability of the technology, faster lead times for FDM, preferred for grass moulds.
(2) Wide range of material options available, suitable for prototyping and certain non-commercial functional applications. (Ask customer service for details)
Something need to know:
(1) FDM has the lowest dimensional accuracy and resolution compared to other 3D printing technologies, making it unsuitable for parts with intricate detail.
(2) FDM parts have visible layer lines and therefore require post-processing to make the surface smooth.
(3) The layer bonding mechanism makes FDM parts inherently anisotropic and prone to deformation at a later stage.