Process Comparison Table
In order to streamline your product development process, it is crucial to select the right prototyping service that best suits your prototyping needs. We suggest utilising the process selection tool we've prepared specifically for that matter. Alternatively please refer to the following process comparison table, or contact one of our prototyping consultants that will assist you in choosing the best suitable prototyping solution.
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SLA |
Objet |
SLS |
CNC |
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Avg. Tolerance Guide |
+/-0.1 per 100mm |
+/-0.1 per 100mm |
+/-0.25 per 150mm |
+/-0.1mm |
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Smooth Surface Finish |
4 levels of finish: High Polish - for clear transparent components. Premium - all surfaces sanded smooth Engineering - all exterior surfaces sanded smooth. Concept - Build layers present. |
Good
Slight build lines present. |
Fair
Consistent granular finish |
Excellent surface finish |
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Fine Feature Detail |
Good Achieves 0.5mm |
Excellent Achieves 0.3mm |
Fair Achieves 0.8mm |
Excellent Achieves 0.1mm Some geometry limitations. |
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Functional Testing |
Good |
Fair |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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Form + Fitment |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
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Materials |
Durable Photopolymers |
Durable and Elastomeric Photopolymers |
Nylon GF Nylon Aluminum Filled |
Production plastics and metals. |
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Soft Materials |
N/A |
Shore A 27 to 95 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Semi-transparent |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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Clear |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
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Over-moulds |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Medical Approved |
N/A
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Full cure 720 - medically approved. |
N/A
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N/A |
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High Heat Applications |
N/A |
N/A |
Excellent |
Excellent |