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: Stereolithography (SLA)

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Sample Parts

Given the geometric flexibility of SLA, it is often used to verify geometries of components that will have very expensive tooling costs during the production run. The first two sample parts here are from Manitowoc Prototypes Iinc:

 
 

 

Note that here SLA has been used to model injection molds. The final plastic parts (red, white, and black) are shown fitting snugly into the SLA mold models.

 

A very complex SLA part.

Source: Formation, UK: