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Stereolithography, also known as Vat Polymerization, is a 3D printing process where a photopolymer resin in a vat is selectively cured by a light source. The two most common forms of Vat Polymerization are SLA (Stereolithography) and DLP (Digital Light Processing). The main difference between these technologies is the light source they use to cure the resin: SLA printers use a point laser, while DLP printers use a voxel approach.

Types of 3D Printing Technology

Stereolithography (SLA)

Materials

Photopolymer resin (Standard, Castable, Transparent, High Temperature)

Dimensional Accuracy

±0.5% (lower limit ±0.15 mm).

Applications of CFD:

Injection mold-like polymer prototypes

Jewellery (investment casting)

Dental applications

Hearing aids

Strengths

1. Best surface finish

2. Fine feature details

Weaknesses

1. Brittle, not suitable for mechanical parts

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