SLA Prototype Process and SLS Prototyping and 3DP Process

SLA Prototyping Process and the process of SLS Prototyping is discussed along with various explanations on different Prototyping Technologies

July 7, 2008 (FPRC) -- Hobart, Washington USA. SLA Prototyping Process is a new webpage that was just added to the new Prototyping Website that has just been released. This new webpage has all of the information you need to know of SLS Prototyping and the main information you need to know on Prototyping Technologies. You can visit this SLA Prototyping Process webpage at: http://www.prototypezone.com/selective-laser-sintering/

Here is an excerpt from the new SLS Prototyping webpage:

“The various rapid prototyping technologies are SLA or Stereolithography, SLS or Selective Laser Sintering, LOM or Laminated Object Manufacturing, SGC or Solid Ground Curing, LENS or Laser Engineered Net Shaping, FDM or Fused Deposition Modeling, 3DP or Three Dimensional Printing, Inkjet, EBM or Electron Beam Melting and miscellaneous non-commercialized technologies.

SLA or Steroelithography: The rapid prototyping technology of SLA or stereolithography provides with the greatest accuracy and gives the best possible surface finish among all the rapid prototyping technologies. This technology uses liquid photopolymer resin that has the property of solidifying on contact with the correct color light. The most commonly used photopolymer materials need UV light, but resins that work in visible light are also used.

SLS or Selective Laser Sintering: SLS or Selective Laser Sintering rapid prototyping technology uses metallic powders or thermoplastics. This technology is quite similar to stereolithography. The finishing time is reduced as the undercuts and overhangs are given support by the solid bed of powder. The surface finishes are not as good as stereolithography. It requires no final curing like SLA, but the object is porous as it is sintered. The mechanical characteristics of the object can be improved by infiltrating the object with some other material as required by the application. This method is used in direct fabrication of ceramic and metal tools and objects.”

The new SLA Prototyping page is free information to members and non-members and can be found at: http://www.prototypezone.com/. However, users of Prototype Zone who decide to be members can join for free and receive two free E-Books on Rapid Prototyping for a limited time offer. Prototype Zone will be adding new information all the time on Rapid Prototyping so check back often in the forum and blog for the latest information at: http://www.prototypezone.com/prototype-forum/selective-laser-sintering/showcat

About Prototype Zone: Prototype Zone is the leading information source and community website for all things about Prototyping and Rapid Prototyping. Visit the website to join for free and receive two free ebooks on Rapid Prototyping for a limited time offer.

For more information contact Ryan Rounder of Prototype Zone (http://www.prototypezone.com)
425-503-8401

Keywords: SLS Prototype, Prototyping

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