Stereolithography (SLA)

Stereolithography (SLA) is an additive manufacturing process for rapid-prototyping which produces a physical, three dimensional object from a 3D CAD file. A Stereolithography machine uses a computer controlled laser to cure a photosensitive resin, layer by layer, to create the 3D part. Materials used in SLA machines are state-of-the-art epoxy resins which produce the most accurate parts.

Key Benefits

• Accurate: +/- .001 to .002 in/in accuracy
• Inexpensive
• Fast: receive models within 1-2 working days
• Rigid, flexible and clear models available

Applications

• Aesthetic & conceptual models
• Parts requiring detail & accuracy
• Master patterns for castings and secondary processes
• Medical models 

The Scimitar Advantage

• Quote turnaround within 1 hour 
• Rapid email responses
• Quick turnaround time.  Builds usually begin a few hours after receiving PO.
• Very accurate models.  Laser beam width of 0.006" compared to 0.010" from others
• Basic models are sanded to 220 grit compared to 150 grit
• In-house RTV Molding
• Custom & Photo-ready models
• Prototyping experience