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SLA Stereolithography Material Selection Guide

Material Description Advantages Considerations Applications
11122 WaterShed
(SLA 5000)		 Used to build either a 3D model or a hollow pattern (QuickCast) for investment casting, this material provides a highly accurate part with a clean, detailed surface finish.  Can be built at .004 - .006 inch layer thickness.
  • Accurate with high detail capability
  • Excellent surface finish
  • Can be painted, dyed, polished
  • Can be processed for near optical clarity
  • Rugged rigid material
  • Tolerances +/- 0.005 (Dependant upon part geometry and size)
  • Concept models
  • Fit and function
  • Applications requiring optical clarity for flow analysis, light pipes
  • Patterns for investment casting
  • Excellent patterns for RTV molding
DMX-NeXt Somos® NeXt is an extremely durable stereolithography(SL) resin that produces very accurate parts with high feature detail. Based on the DMX-SL technology, Somos® NeXt is a next generation of material that facilitates the production of tough,complex parts with improved moisture resistance and greater thermal properties.    
  • functional end-use performance prototypes
  • snap fit designs
  • impellers
  • duct work
  • connectors and electronic covers
  • automotive housings and dashboard assemblies
  • packaging applications
  • consumer sporting goods
KZ-1862-ICE Allied PhotoPolymers KZ-1862-ICE is a tough clear ABS like, dimensionally stable resin for 355 nm Solid State Laser Systems. It is ideal for quickcast applications as well as general purpose and dimensionally challenging builds. Superior humidity resistance and exceptional shrink characteristics are major differentiators.    
  • Prototype tooling
  • Quickcast
  • Small Feature Connectors
  • RTV Patterns
  • Concept Models
  • Medical Applications
  • Lenses
  • Flow analysis