3D printing is a kind of additive manufacturing that produces parts directly from your CAD data, allowing you to create strong, complex geometries, internal lattice structures, conformal cooling channels and other features that can not be made with traditional machining.
RpProto offers a variety of high-quality 3D printing () services, including SLA, SLS, SLM, DMLS and FDM. This allows for the 3D printing of plastics and metals, and provides options for both prototyping and low volume manufacturing.
3D printing is used in a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, aerospace, the medical industry, and automotive.
SLA
SLA 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology that involves curing liquid resin into hardened plastic with the use of a light source. It can make high-precision, isotropic, and waterproof prototypes and parts with fine details and a smooth surface finish from a variety of materials.
Of the widely accessible 3D printing processes, SLA has the highest tolerance. SLA 3D printing is used in a variety of industries, from dentistry to manufacturing, to create accurate, precise components.
Because parts may be easily sanded, polished, and painted, this surface quality is ideal for applications that need a perfect finish. It also helps save post-processing time.
In terms of turnaround time, 3D printing has a significant advantage. Parts are built in a short period of time, allowing for faster iteration and a significantly shorter product development cycle, as well as the ability to quickly test mechanisms and assemblies and avoid costly tool changes.