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The three most well-known kinds of 3D printers for plastic components include stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM). Formlabs provides two top-quality 3D printing technology, SLA and SLS, bringing these powerful and accessible industrial fabrication tools into the inventive hands of professionals across the globe. Stereolithography (SLA). Stereolithography The first 3D printing technology used in the world was invented in 1980 and it is still a very popular technology for professionals. SLA 3D printers use the laser to turn liquid resin into solidified plastic through a process called photopolymerization. To discover additional information on 3d printed products, you must visit our site. SLA 3D printers made of resin are highly sought-after due to their ability to produce precise, accurate, isotropic, and waterproof prototypes. They also have the ability to make parts using a variety of advanced materials, with fine features and smooth surfaces. SLA resins offer a wide variety of optical, mechanical and thermal properties that correspond to the traditional engineering and industrial thermoplastics. Resin 3D printing a great option for highly detailed prototypes that require tight tolerances and smooth surfaces such as molds, patterns, or functional components. SLA 3D printers are used in a range of industries ranging from engineering and design to manufacturing, dentistry, jewelry, model making and even education. Stereolithography is the perfect choice for: Rapid prototyping Functional prototyping Concept modeling Short-run production Applications for dental care Prototyping jewelry and casting Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) SLS 3D printers make use of the power of a laser to melt tiny particles of polymer powder to create solid forms. The unfused powder helps support the printed part and eliminates the need for dedicated support structures. This makes SLS perfect for complicated geometries, including interior features, undercuts, thin walls, and negative features. Parts produced with SLS printing have excellent mechanical properties, and have strength resembling that of injection-molded components. Nylon, an engineering thermoplastic with exceptional mechanical properties, is the most popular material for selective laser-sintering. Nylon is light, strong, flexible, and resistant to impact as well as heat, chemicals, and impact. The combination of a low cost per unit, high yield and proven materials makes SLS a popular choice among engineers to develop functional prototypes, and an economical alternative to injection molding in limited-run or bridge manufacturing. Laser sintering using selective lasers is perfect for: Functional prototyping End-use parts Manufacturing for short-runs, bridge or custom Fused Deposition Modeling Fused deposition modeling (FDM) which is also referred to as fused filament fabrication (FFF), is the most commonly used type of 3D printing on the level of consumer. FDM 3D printers work by extruding thermoplastic filaments like ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), PLA (Polylactic Acid), through an aerator, heating the material before applying the plastic layer by layer onto a building platform. The layers are laid one at a while until the part is completed. FDM 3D printers can be used for simple proof-of-concept designs or for prototypes of small parts like ones that are typically machined. FDM is not as precise as SLA and SLS which is why it does not offer the best solution for complex designs and components with intricate design features. Higher-quality finishes may be obtained by using mechanical or chemical polishing processes. Industrial FDM 3d printer is a process that makes use of support that is soluble, can alleviate some of these problems and also offer a wider selection of thermoplastics for engineering. However, they come at a high price. Fused deposition modeling works well for: Basic prototype models Simple prototyping

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