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Stereolithography - SLA
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY
How does it work?
Stereolithography is a process which converts CAD conceptions in solid parts.
The CAD data of the conception of a product allow cutting it in very thin slices/layers.
An ultraviolet laser beam is focused on the surface of the liquid photopolymer tank. The laser beam draws a slice of the part, thus converting a thin layer of liquid plastic in a solid piece. Then, the layer is pulled down in the tank and covered with liquid photopolymer, and the laser beam draws up the following layer over the previous one.
Layer by layer, the process keeps on until the part is finished. Without any watch, the SLA system works 7/7. A 3 dimensions part is made in a few hours, without any tool, or manufacturing or cutting.
Stereolithography is a brand registered by 3D Systems.
Find more details about the 3 stereolithography systems KALLISTO offers: