Amazing results do not always come easy. Higher printing costs are due to more expensive materials compared to FDM, and the amount of post processing required. After every print is finished, supports must be removed and sanded by hand to remove any traces. Then the print is bathed in an IPA bath to removed left over resin. Finally, the print is UV cure anywhere from 960 to 90 minutes to cure the resin and provide a strong print. SLA is best for prints with fine details.

This is the printing style when most people refer to 3D Printing" as this method is the most popular, and also the best value. Layer lines will be visible and parts can feel light depending on their infill setting. Parts are generally easy to print and post process. Most supports can be snapped off by hand, or bathed in a vat of water for water soluble support removal. FDM can also struggle with fine details and surface smoothness.

• Similar mechanical properties to ABS but superior UV and weather resistance
• Commonly used in outdoor applications
• UV resistance
• High impact and wear resistance
• High heat resistance
• High toughness

• Outstanding mechanical performance with good toughness, strength, and impact resistance
• Very tough
• Excellent tensile modulus and strength
• Low friction coefficient

• Easy to print with excellent surface finish
• Wide range of color options
• High stiffness and strength
• Biodegradable and environmentally friendly

• We have just about every color possible in Genuine Ultimaker PLA

• Durable, break-resistant, fatigue-resistant, and semi-flexible
• Excellent durability and toughness
• Chemical resistance
• Food safe
• Lightweight
• Semi-flexible and break-resistant

We stock both reinforced materials for projects where the properties of ABS will not be enough