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Stereolithography(SLA)
Excellentforfitandform
testing.

Applications

InstantQuoting
Maximum
Dimensions
Machines

LayerThickness

MaterialOptions

MultiJetPrinting(MJP
ProJet)
ExcellentforHighRes
applicationswithcomplex
geometries.

Idealfortradeshowquality
partsviapaintingandtexturing. Smoothsurfacewithgood
impactstrength.
Bestprocessforwaterresistant
materials,notwaterproof.
ComparabletoSLA.
25"x25"x21"

11.75"x7.3"x8"

Excellentfordemonstration
modelswithfullcolorprinting.

Strip&Ship,Standard,Primed,
StandardFinishOnly
Painted,Nickelplated

LeadTimeOptions

SameBusinessDayShipment,
NextBusinessDayShipment,#
ofBusinessDaysfromOrder
Date
HighResolution:
0.010"0.015"

SelectiveLaserSintering
(SLS)
Idealfordurable,functional
partswithavarietyof
applications.

PlasticJetPrinting(PJP)

QuickPlasticCast
Urethanes(Polys)

IdealforConceptualmodels,
Engineeringmodels,and
Functionaltestingprototypes.

Idealfor<100marketing
samples.

Capableofproducingsnapfits
Goodchoiceforhighheat
Stiffwithgoodimpactstrength. andlivinghinges.
applicationsasmelting
temperatureisaround280F.
Heatandchemicallyresistant.
ABS:23"x19"x23"
10"x15"x8"
28"x19"x19"
Polycarbonate:
14"x16"x16"
ProJet460PlusandProJet
VanguardSi2System,
Vantage,Titan&Maxum
660Pro
SinterstationHiQ&Pro

Viper,SLA7000SLA5000,
ProJetHD3000Plus
iPro&ViperPro
HighResolution:0.002"
0.004"
Horizontalbuildlayersdownto
0.0035"0.004"
StandardResolution:0.005" 16microns(0.0006inches)
0.006"
ABSLikeWhite(Standard&
HighRes),ABSLikeGray,
ABSLikeBlack,RigidPCLike
(Standard&HighRes),Durable
PPLike(Standard&High
TranslucentAmber(EX200)
VisiJetPXL
Res),SemiFlexible,High
andTranslucentBlue(HR200)
ImpactABSLike,HighTemp
ABSLike,HighTempPC
Like,Rigid,&Technician's
Choice

FinishOptions

Recommended
MinimumFeature
Size

ColorJetPrinting(CJP
ZPrint)

Standard(Coatedwith
ColorBond)

Standard(57Days)

Standard(57Days)

0.025"

.040"

Productionlikeattributes
(surfacefinish,color,accuracy
&materialproperties).

25"x25"x21"
RTVTooling
HighResolution:0.002"
0.004"
StandardResolution:0.005"
0.006"

StandardResolution:0.004"

StandardResolution:0.01"
Minimumwallthicknessis
0.02"

Nylon,GlassFilledNylon,
DurableNylon,&Flame
RetardantNylon

ABSLike,PELike,PPLike,
LexanLike,GlassFilledNylon,
HighStrength,&Elastomer
ABS,ABSM30,ABSi,PC
(25A,32A,42A,50A,60A,
ABS,ABSM30i,PCISO,
70A,80A,90A),HighTemp,
Ultem,PPSF&Polycarbonate
RC79DMRITransparent,
UL94V0PPLike,&UL94V0
ABSLike

Standardfinishrougherthan
Nospecialfinishingdueto
SLAduetobasematerialbeing
toughnessofmaterial.
apowder.

Standard,ShowQuality,Light
PipeFinish,&Textures
Available.

Nextdayshipment,Standard(3
5days),Economy(810
Standard(35days)
days)

Standard(69daysforfirst
articles,Partproduction:24
parts/day)

0.030"0.040"

0.025"

0.025"

StandardResolution:
0.025"0.035"

Stereolithography(SLA)
SLAMaterialProperties
SelectiveLaserSintering(SLS)
SLSMaterialProperties
MultiJetPrinting(MJP)
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