SL 3D

 

SL 3D stands for Stereolithography 3D printing. It is a type of 3D printing technology that uses a process of photopolymerization to create objects.

In SL 3D printing, a liquid resin is placed in a vat and a UV laser is used to selectively harden or cure the resin, layer by layer, according to a 3D digital model. The laser follows a pre-defined path, tracing the outline of each layer and solidifying the resin where it touches. This process is repeated layer by layer until the entire object is created.

SL 3D printing is known for its high accuracy and ability to produce very detailed objects with a smooth surface finish. It is often used in the production of prototypes, jewelry, and dental implants. SL 3D printing can also be used to create objects with complex geometries, such as lattice structures or hollow parts, which would be difficult or impossible to produce using traditional manufacturing methods.

SL 3D printing is one of several types of resin-based 3D printing technologies, which also includes Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3D printing. These technologies use similar processes to SL 3D printing, but differ in the way the UV light is projected onto the resin.