Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Process Selection Guide
Process Comparison Chart
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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) |
Figure 4 |
Stereolithography (SLA) |
Direct Metal Printing (DMP) |
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Applications |
Ideal for durable, functional parts with a variety of applications Capable of producing snap fits and living hinges Heat and chemically resistant |
The Figure 4 Modular delivers ultra-high speed and accuracy, with a wide range of material choices and is ideal for low volume production and quick-turn prototyping |
Excellent for fit and form testing Best surface quality and highest resolution, ideal for trade show quality parts Easily finished and painted for demonstration/presentation models |
Perfect for complex metal parts that need to be manufactured quickly and accurately Fully dense parts with excellent surface finish |
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Instant Quoting Maximum Dimensions |
30″ x 20″ x 20″ |
4.9” x 2.8” x 13.6” |
Normal Res: 29″ x 25″ x 21″ High Res: 10″ x 10″ x 10″ |
10.6″ x 10.6″ x 15.7″ |
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Layer Thickness |
Normal Res: 0.004″ |
0.01 mm (0.0004 in) – Minimum |
Normal Res: .004″ High Res: .002″ |
Normal Res: 0.0024″ High Res: 0.0012″ |
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Material Options |
Nylon (Duraform PA), Glass-Filled Nylon (Duraform GF), Durable Nylon (Duraform EX Black & White) |
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Accura 25 (ABS/PP-Like), Accura Xtreme White, Accura Xtreme Grey (High-Impact ABS-Like), Somos Next (High-Impact ABS-Like), Accura SL 7820 (ABS-Like), Accura 60 (PC-Like), Accura ClearVue (PC-Like), Accura Bluestone (High-Temp ABS-Like), Accura 48 (High-Temp PC-Like) |
Titanium (Ti6Al4V Grade 5), Stainless Steel (316L) |
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Finish Options |
Standard Uncoated, Standard Coated, Primed, Painted, Dyed |
Clip and Ship, Standard |
Standard, Pattern, Primed, Paint, Quick Clear, Gloss, Water Clear |
Anodized, EDM, Grinding, Heat Treated, Milling, Polished, Turning, Welding |
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Lead Time Options |
As little as 3 days |
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As little as 2 days |
As little as 8 business days |
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Recommended Minimum Feature Size |
0.030″ |
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Normal Res: 0.025″ – 0.035″ High Res: 0.010″ – 0.015″ |
0.010″ |
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