SLA® Prototype Parts

Versatile Rapid Prototypes

Stereolithography (SLA®) provides accurate models and patterns in record time. Concept models, masters and patterns are created in record time using Stereolithography. Along with PolyJet, SLA is among the most accurate and precise rapid prototyping technologies available. Complete in-house finishing capability for production-like prototypes ensures your model and patterns are delivered on time, ready for immediate application.

SLA models and patterns can be produced in a matter of hours from any popular CAD system. Starting with CAD geometry, IGES or STL data, Solid Concepts' engineers will guide your most demanding project through every step of the process to guarantee timely delivery. In-house developed software and special finishing techniques make it possible for Solid Concepts to provide the highest level of quality at competitive prices.

Because of their accuracy and ability to reproduce fine details, SLA models are ideal for use as concept models, form and fit studies and as master patterns for a variety of molding techniques. Options for finishing include color-matched painting, texturing and pad printing, to give your model a "production quality" look and feel.

SLA Standard

SLA Standard – Built in 0.007" layer thicknesses, our SLA Standard process is suitable for prototypes and master patterns that need to be built quickly and economically.

SLA Premium

SLA Premium – Built in 0.005" layer thicknesses, our SLA Premium process is excellent for prototypes and master patterns – providing excellent detail and requiring less finishing work.

ID-Light™

ID-Light - A proprietary and advanced SLA technology allowing for quicker builds for large appearance models.

QuickCast®

Solid Concepts has developed a next generation QuickCast custom build style/algorithm and material to produce light rigid investment casting patterns. These are 10 to 35% lighter then those built with other materials and standard QuickCast build style/material combination assures accuracy and optimum casting yield.

SLA® is a registered trademark of 3D Systems, Inc.

• SolidView
  SolidView® software allows you to view, rotate, measure and communicate design intent with non-CAD users—starting with our free 3D CAD viewer—SolidView/Lite.
• SLA & PolyJet
  SLA® & PolyJet™ provide accurate concept models and master patterns in record time. Complete in-house finishing capability for production-like prototypes.
• SLS
  SLS® (selective laser sintering) produces rugged Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 prototype and production parts and is ideally suited for Direct Digital Manufacturing.
• FDM
  FDM (fused deposition modeling) produces both prototype and production parts from ABS plastic, polycarbonate, and Ultem materials.
• CNC
  CNC prototypes, parts and master patterns are ideal in applications where the material property or size requirements make other prototyping techniques unsuitable.
• Cast Urethane
  Cast Urethane (a proprietary advanced casting technology and advanced formula polymers) produce strong pre-production and short-run production components.
• Composites
  Composites (fiber reinforced plastic) technology produces large, rigid, accurate panels with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and surface finish. Chose between CompositeCast™, Hand Lay-up FPR and VARTM.
• Tooling
  Tooling from Solid Concepts provides quick-turn tooling options for Chinese tooling & production, export tooling from China, and domestic tooling, all with domestic project management.
• Molding
  Injection Molding from Solid Concepts brings you the best of both worlds by providing Chinese pricing and lead times along with Solid Concepts quality and domestic project management.