Tech Talk
What is "StereoLithography - Plastic"?
A process that uses a combination of lasers and photosensitive, liquid plastics to generate models. The desired workpiece is electronically "slice" into thin sections. The laser beam scans over a bath of uncured polymer and only turns on where material should exist, duplicating the sliced section. The polymer partially hardens in these areas. By lowering the workpiece into the polymer bath and scanning successive layers, the part is developed. When the part is completely built up, it is removed from the bath and finish cured with intense ultraviolet light. Can be used to generate complex models.
