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Stereolithography Finish Levels

 

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ProtoCAM offers seven levels of sanding and polishing for stereolithography rapid prototypes and SLA rapid manufactured parts.

Stereolithography (SLA) Finishes Table

Level Finish Description
Level 1 Unfinished -Remove supports only
-No sanding
-No bead blasting
Level 2 Natural -Remove supports
-Sand support area only
-Bead blast
Level 3 Standard -Remove supports
-Sand to 220 - 320 grit
-Layer lines not removed
-Bead blast
Level 4 Standard "Plus" -Remove supports
-Sand to 220-320 grit
-Remove 90 % exterior build lines or
-Remove 90% of all build lines
-Bead blast
Level 5 Presentation -Remove supports
-Sand to 440 grit
-Remove 100% of the build lines
-Prime, putty, and paint
Level 6 Semi-Clear -Remove supports
-Sand support surface to 220-320 grit
-Layer lines not removed
-Seal with clear coat
Level 7 Clear -Remove supports
-Sand to 440
-Remove 100% of the build lines
-Seal with clear coat

Contact ProtoCAM for Stereolithography

Please contact us to discuss your stereolithography (SLA) prototype finish levels or to request a quotation.