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What is SLA 3D printing?
In this introduction to Stereolithography (SLA) we cover the basic principles of the process that are key to determine whether it is suitable for ...
What is SLS 3D printing?
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing process that belongs to the Powder Bed Fusion family. In SLS 3D printing, a laser sele...
What is rapid prototyping?
Rapid prototyping uses 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing processes to quickly develop 3D parts or assemblies for research and develo...
What is CNC machining?
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a subtractive manufacturing technology: parts are created by removing material from a solid block (ca...
What is injection molding?
Injection molding is a manufacturing technology for the mass-production of identical plastic parts with good tolerances. In Injection Molding, p...
3D printing vs. CNC machining
CNC machining is a common subtractive manufacturing technology. Unlike 3D printing, the process typically begins with a solid block of material (bl...
SPI Mold Finish: Surface Finish For Injection Molded Parts
SPI mold surface finish:
Surface finish of injection molded parts. The surface finish of injection mold on injection molded plastic parts is copie...
Several Common Metal 3D Printing Technologies
Metal 3D printing is considered the vertex of all 3D printing. The earliest metal 3D printing patent is DMLS (direct metal laser sintering), which ...
Sla-Sls 3D Printing--SLA & SLS RAPID PROTOTYPING SERVICES
3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, is a manufacturing process that builds a part layer by layer. A computer sends instructions...