SLA 3D Printing Services

What Is SLA (Stereolithography)?

SLA 3DPRINTING Services

Stereolithography (SLA) is an additive manufacturing process that uses a UV laser to selectively cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer into solid parts.

Why FDM for Additive Manufacturing?

High-Precision Stereolithography SLS 3D Printing for Visual, Functional, and Engineering Applications

At Indium-Protofy3D Our SLA (Stereolithography) delivers unmatched surface quality, fine detail, and dimensional accuracy for visual, functional, and validation-focused applications. Ideal for prototypes where precision and aesthetics matter most.

SLA for Production & Scalability

SLA is primarily optimized for high-precision prototyping and low-volume production, making it ideal for applications where surface finish, detail, and accuracy are critical.

Qualified SLA Materials

Stereolithography (SLA) uses versatile SLA material portfolio supporting visual, functional, thermal, and casting applications

Industrial SLA Infrastructure

Our SLA infrastructure is built to deliver exceptional precision, surface quality, and repeatability for prototyping, validation, and low-volume production.

Design for SLA (DFAM)

Optimizing designs for SLA ensures print accuracy and part performance:

How SLA 3D Printing Process Works?

Fused deposition modeling streamlined workflow designed for efficiency and quality

Submit Parts

Upload your CAD files or ship your printed parts to our facility.

Expert Analysis

Our engineers review your requirements and recommend optimal processes.

Processing

State-of-the-art equipment and skilled technicians transform your parts.

Quality Check

Rigorous inspection ensures every part meets your specifications.

Delivery

Fast, secure shipping gets your finished parts back to you quickly.

Why Partner with Us for SLA Manufacturing

Precision-Driven Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing Capabilities

Our Stereolithography (SLA) 3d printing services at Indium-Protofy3D delivers strong, accurate, and repeatable polymer parts—engineered for functional prototypes, bridge manufacturing, and serial production.

Why Choose Us The SLA Manufacturing Advantage

Precision-Driven SLA Manufacturing Infrastucture

Large Build Volume

145x145x175mm upto 300x335x200mm

Resolution
25-100 microns
Speed
Medium / Fast

Compatible Materials

Typical Applications

Benefits

Limitations

Lead Time

Cost Considerations

5/5

Accuracy

4/5

Speed

Accuracy 5/5

Speed 4/5

Validated SLA Manufacturing Capabilities for Enterprise Use

Materials Available for SLA 3D Printing

We offer a wide range of engineering and application-specific photopolymer resins designed for high accuracy, fine detail, and excellent surface finish

Standard / RigidUltra-smooth, high-detail visual parts
Tough / ABS-LikeDurable parts for functional testingHigh-TemperatureStable performance under heat
Flexible / Rubber-LikeElastic behavior for seals and gripsClear / TransparentOptical clarity for fluid and display parts
CastableClean burnout patterns for casting

Result: Precision-grade SLA materials mapped to visual, functional, thermal, flexible, and casting applications.

Applications of SLA 3D Printing

SLA (Stereolithography) is widely used where precision, surface finish, and fine detail are critical to design, validation, and low-volume production.

Visual & Presentation Prototypes High-fidelity models with smooth surfaces and sharp details.
Medical & Dental Models Anatomical models, surgical guides, and dental applications requiring precision.
Molds & Casting Patterns Master patterns for silicone molding and investment casting.
Transparent & Fluid-Flow Parts Clear components for visual inspection and flow studies.
Result: Precision-grade SLA materials selected for detail, function, heat, flexibility, and casting workflows.

Result: Precision-grade SLA materials selected for detail, function, heat, flexibility, and casting workflows.

Design for SLA (DFAM)

Design for SLA (DfAM) focuses on creating parts that fully leverage stereolithography’s strengths

Support Strategy Planning Design and orient parts to place supports on non-cosmetic surfaces.
Wall Thickness & Feature Control Thin walls and fine details are possible.
Part Orientation Optimization Orientation impacts surface quality, accuracy, and support marks.
Drainage & Resin Flow Hollow parts require drainage holes.
Tolerance-Aware Design Design mating features and assemblies.

Result: Highly accurate, visually refined, and print-ready SLA parts optimized for validation, presentation

SLA Quality & Process Control

Consistent SLA output relies on precise control of equipment, resin behavior, and post-processing to achieve high accuracy and surface quality.

Resin Management – Controlled storage, filtration, and traceability for material consistency
System Calibration – Regular laser and optics calibration for dimensional accuracy
Process Parameter Control – Optimized exposure, layer thickness, and curing cycles
In-Process Monitoring – Build supervision to detect defects early
Post-Build Validation – Cleaning, UV curing, and dimensional inspection

Result: Repeatable, high-precision SLA parts with reliable surface finish and dimensional accuracy.

FDM Production & Scalability

FDM supports seamless scaling from rapid prototypes to low- and medium-volume production without tooling constraints.

Prototype to Production Transition – Move designs smoothly into manufacturing
Parallel Print Capacity – Multiple systems for higher throughput
Consistent, Repeatable Output – Controlled processes ensure uniform quality
Fast & Flexible Turnarounds – Adapt quickly to changing volume needs

Result: Precise, production-quality SLA parts for validation, tooling, and short-run manufacturing—before transitioning to higher-volume technologies.

SLA Post-Processing

Post-processing is a critical step in SLA to achieve final mechanical performance, surface quality, and visual refinement.

Support Removal – Careful removal to protect fine features and cosmetic surfaces
Washing & Cleaning – Removes uncured resin for dimensional accuracy
UV Curing – Final cure to stabilize mechanical and thermal properties
Surface Finishing – Sanding, polishing, and smoothing for cosmetic quality
Painting & Coating – Enhanced appearance, durability, and functionality

Result: Clean, accurate, and visually refined SLA parts ready for validation, presentation, or end use.

__High-Performance SLA Part Design & Optimization__

Enterprise-Grade Engineering Design for Production-Ready Stereolithography (SLA) Parts

Key design considerations to improve strength, accuracy, surface finish, and print success

SLA Design - Minimum Wall Thickness

Maintaining adequate wall thickness is essential for print stability, strength, and surface quality in SLA (Stereolithography).

General guidelines:

Minimum wall thickness: 0.6 mm (non-load-bearing features)
Recommended wall thickness: 1.0 mm or more for better strength and reliability
Load-bearing or large parts: 1.2–1.5 mm+ depending on size and resin
Tall or thin walls: Increase thickness or add ribs/fillets for stability

Best practice: Keep wall thickness uniform and avoid sudden transitions to reduce warping, cracking, and print failure.

SLA Design - Overhangs & Support Structures

SLA printing requires support structures to stabilize overhangs, anchor parts to the build platform, and maintain dimensional accuracy during printing and post-curing.

Overhangs greater than ≈19°–30° from vertical typically require supports
Place supports on non-cosmetic or hidden surfaces whenever possible
Minimize support contact points on sharp edges and fine features
Design features to allow clean support removal without surface damage

Result: Stable prints, higher success rates, and smooth surface finish after support removal and post-processing.

SLA Design - Part Orientation & Strength Direction

Part orientation in SLA directly impacts mechanical strength, surface quality, accuracy, and support placement.

Best practices:

Recommendation: Improve mechanical reliability, smoother surfaces, and predictable dimensional performance in SLA-printed parts.

SLA Material -Tolerances & Fit

SLA offers some of the tightest tolerances among polymer 3D printing processes, making it well suited for precision parts, assemblies, and validation models.

Typical dimensional tolerance: ±0.1–0.2 mm depending on part size and geometry
Recommended clearance for mating parts: 0.2–0.4 mm
Press-fit and snap-fit features should be validated with test prints
Critical tolerance features may require secondary machining for high precision
Maintain consistent tolerancing across mating components to improve repeatabilit

Best practice: Allow sufficient clearance for post-processing steps such as support removal, curing, and surface finishing.

SLA Material-Specific Design Adjustments

Adapting SLA part design to the selected SLA resin is essential for achieving reliable performance, print success, and post-processing quality.

Standard / Rigid: Increase wall thickness; avoid load-bearing features
Tough / ABS-Like: Moderate walls for functional fits and snaps
High-Temperature: Reinforce load paths; avoid thin heated sections
Flexible: Use smooth radii; avoid sharp flex points
Clear: Keep uniform walls; protect visible surfaces from supports
Castable: Avoid sealed voids; maintain uniform geometry

Goal: SLA Resin-aware designs with predictable strength, accuracy, and finish.

SLA Design - Post-Processing Allowances

Designing SLA parts with post-processing ensures dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and overall print success after cleaning and curing.

Add extra material where sanding or polishing is required
Avoid placing tight tolerances on surfaces that will be finished
Position supports away from cosmetic and critical areas
Ensure easy access for support removal and surface cleanup
Account for minor dimensional change after UV curing

Result: SLA parts that transition smoothly through post-processing with minimal rework and consistent final quality.

Materials for Functional Performance

Engineering-Grade Stereolithography (SLA) Materials

Choose from our extensive selection of materials. Each material has unique properties, advantages, and ideal use cases<br>We offer a wide range of Stereolithography (SLA)
thermoplastics to match functional and environmental requirements:

SLA 3D Printing Material Comparison

Material Type	Mechanical Behavior	Thermal Performance	Surface & Detail	Typical Applications
Standard / Rigid Resins	Rigid, brittle	Low–moderate	Excellent, ultra-smooth	Visual models, presentation parts
Tough / ABS-Like Resins	Tough, impact-resistant	Moderate	Smooth, high detail	Functional prototypes, enclosures
High-Temperature Resins	Rigid under heat	High	Smooth	Tooling inserts, thermal testing
Flexible / Rubber-Like Resins	Elastic, flexible	Low	Smooth, soft-touch	Seals, gaskets, grips
Clear / Transparent Resins	Rigid–moderate	Moderate	Optical clarity (post-finish)	Fluid models, lenses, displays
Castable Resins	Brittle, burnout-ready	Low	Fine detail	Casting patterns, dental, jewelry

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