There are many factors that affect the production and delivery of stereolithography prototypes. Weather is one critical factor. These factors affect the stereolithography process:

• Humidity - SLA prototypes can absorb moisture
• Heat - SLA prototypes are more brittle when cold and softer when warm

While at ProtoCAM, stereolithography prototypes are made and packed in a controlled environment, so the prototypes do not experience weather extremes here. But they do have to be shipped to customers, so once they leave the ProtoCAM facility, they are exposed to other conditions.

In order properly protect prototypes during shipment, the following precautions are taken:

• Prototypes are properly cushioned in the shipping container, which also insulates the part from temperature extremes
• Support is provided in the container for the prototype if the shape of the part requires it
• The day of the week is considered for shipment - in hot weather, we might delay a Friday shipment until Monday so that the prototype is not exposed to long periods of heat while in transit

With ProtoCAM’s vast prototyping experience, even these seemingly minor details are considered to provide you with the best service and best results.

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