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Get custom resin prototypes with fine details and smooth surfaces for appearance models, fit checks, and product development. Choose from multiple resin options, with sanding, polishing, and custom painting to meet your project requirements.

* Typical production lead time. Additional finishing and shipping time may apply.

Multiple Resin Options Standard, Tough & Clear
3–5 Working Days Rapid Turnaround Lead Time
Inspected Before Shipping 100% Quality & Fit Checked
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SLA 3D Printing Resin Prototypes and Products
Industrial SLA Resin Printing
Specification Capability
Typical Production Lead Time 3–5 working days for standard projects
Typical Dimensional Tolerance Approximately ±0.3%, subject to part size and geometry
Minimum Wall Thickness 0.8 mm; additional thickness may be required
Standard Maximum Part Size Up to 800 mm, subject to geometry review
Parts Over 800 mm Split printing and assembly recommended
Layer Thickness 25–100 μm (0.025–0.1 mm)

SLA 3D Printing Capabilities

TENGHUI provides SLA printing for standard parts up to 800 mm. We review part geometry, material requirements, and critical features before confirming production.

• Inspection & Tolerances: Small features, holes, and mating dimensions require individual review. Final tolerances and production schedules are confirmed during quotation.

• Oversized Builds: Special builds up to 1,500 mm may be available after engineering review, with a significantly rougher surface finish.

What Is SLA Resin 3D Printing?

Stereolithography (SLA) uses a UV laser to cure liquid resin layer by layer, creating detailed plastic parts directly from CAD data without production tooling.

SLA is well suited to appearance prototypes, assembly checks, and master patterns for silicone molding. It is also a practical choice for models that require sanding, polishing, or painting. Selected resins can support specific functional tests, depending on the application.

Industrial SLA 3D Printing Equipment Fleet
Production-Scale Equipment Fleet
Standard Lead Time 3 – 5 Working Days
Standard Tolerances ±0.1 mm (or ±0.005 mm/mm)
Minimum Feature Size 0.2 mm
Layer Thickness 25 – 100 μm (0.025 – 0.1 mm)
Max Build Volume Up to 800 × 800 × 600 mm

SLA Resin Material Options

Choose a resin based on how your prototype will be used. Material grade, color availability, and relevant mechanical/thermal properties are confirmed during quotation.

Standard White Resin

Visual & Fit

A practical choice for appearance models, general fit checks, and master patterns. The light-colored surface makes details easy to evaluate and provides a useful base for painting.

Black Resin

Enclosures

Suitable for dark-colored appearance models, enclosures, and presentation prototypes. Mechanical properties and temperature resistance depend on the selected resin grade.

Tough Resin

Snap-Fits

Consider for prototypes exposed to handling and assembly stresses. Suitability for clips, snap-fits, and repeated assembly depends on the material and part design.

High-Temperature Resin

Thermal Stability

An option for projects involving elevated temperatures. Share the operating temperature, exposure duration, and load so we can review material suitability.

Clear Resin

Optical Clarity

Suitable for transparent covers, display models, and viewing internal features. Polishing or clear coating can improve transparency on accessible surfaces.

Not sure which resin to choose? Tell us your application, appearance requirements, and testing conditions for tailored recommendations.

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Advantages of SLA 3D Printing

Accelerate product validation with industrial stereolithography. Here is how our high-precision SLA workflow supports your prototyping, styling verification, and production readiness:

01 Intricate Geometry

Fine Details & Complex Shapes

Produce detailed prototypes and intricate geometry without investing in production tooling. Small features, micro-textures, and delicate internal sections are thoroughly reviewed for printability before fabrication.

02 Cosmetic Quality

Smooth Surfaces for Finishing

SLA is well suited to appearance models that require sanding, polishing, or painting. Surface quality depends on geometry, support placement, and the selected finish, delivering near-injection-molded surface aesthetics.

03 Engineering DFM

Design Support Before Production

We review wall thickness, critical features, enclosed cavities, and finishing access to identify potential issues before printing, ensuring optimal build orientation and preventing part warpage.

04 Quality Assurance

Inspection Before Shipping

Parts are inspected against agreed project specifications. Critical dimensions, cosmetic criteria, and any required dimensional inspection documentation are validated prior to dispatch.

Surface Finishing for SLA Parts

Select a finish based on how your prototype will be evaluated or presented. Please identify visible surfaces and critical dimensions that must be protected during finishing.

Support Removal & Sanding

Standard

Temporary supports are removed, and accessible contact areas are carefully sanded. Some light support marks or layer texture may remain with the standard as-printed finish.

Surface Polishing

Smooth / Gloss

Additional fine sanding and mechanical polishing improve accessible surfaces for a smoother, glossier appearance. Results depend on the resin type and part geometry.

Clear Coating

Optical Clarity

Clear coating significantly improves surface appearance and transparency on clear resin parts. Final clarity depends on material grade, wall thickness, and surface preparation.

Custom Painting

Pantone / RAL

Specify a RAL or Pantone reference with your preferred matte, satin, or gloss finish. Precise color matching and surface acceptance criteria are agreed prior to production.

Engineering Notice: Secondary finishing may affect dimensional tolerances and requires additional production lead time. Please highlight critical mating faces on your drawings.

SLA 3D Printing Design Guidelines

Optimize your CAD models for high-yield stereolithography production. Following these core guidelines ensures high feature resolution, prevents part deformation, and reduces secondary finishing time.

Keep Walls at Least 0.8 mm Thick - High Precision SLA 3D Printing Yellow Tough Resin Prototypes
Rule 01 · Structural Rigidity

Keep Walls at Least 0.8 mm Thick

Wall thickness must not be below 0.8 mm. Large panels, tall walls, and unsupported sections may need thicker walls or reinforcing ribs for structural stability during printing, cleaning, finishing, and handling.

Identify Cosmetic Surfaces - Resin 3D Printing Precision Parts
Rule 02 · Aesthetics & Orientation

Identify Cosmetic Surfaces

Mark visible cosmetic surfaces on your 2D drawings or reference images. This helps our engineers optimize build orientation, minimize support contact marks, and plan post-finishing. Deep recesses and internal surfaces may be difficult to polish or paint.

Provide Drainage for Hollow Parts - SLA 3D Printing Products
Rule 03 · Hollow Cavities

Provide Drainage for Hollow Parts

Hollow parts require suitable escape openings to drain trapped uncured liquid resin and allow thorough internal cleaning. Drainage-hole size and position depend on internal geometry and should be confirmed before initiating production.

Allow for Assembly and Large-Part Printing - Large Scale Split 3D Printed Resin Prototype
Rule 04 · Tolerances & Assembly

Allow for Assembly and Large-Part Printing

Provide adequate clearance between mating components and account for extra thickness added by paint or surface coatings. For oversized parts exceeding 800 mm, split locations should carefully balance seam alignment, appearance, structural assembly, and finishing access.

FAQ About SLA 3D Printing

1. What is the typical production lead time?

Standard SLA projects typically require 3–5 working days for production. Larger quantities, special materials, additional finishing, and assembly may require more time. Your quotation confirms the schedule. Shipping time is additional.

2. What dimensional tolerances can you achieve?

Typical dimensional tolerance is approximately ±0.3%, depending on part size and geometry. This is a general reference rather than a guaranteed tolerance for every feature.

Small features, holes, and mating dimensions require individual review. Please provide a 2D drawing with critical dimensions when requesting a quotation.

3. What is the maximum part size?

Standard parts can be up to 800 mm, subject to geometry review. For larger designs, split printing and assembly are generally recommended.

4. What is the minimum wall thickness?

The minimum wall thickness is 0.8 mm. This is a lower limit, not a suitable thickness for every design. Larger or unsupported walls may require additional thickness.

5. Can SLA parts be transparent or painted?

Yes. Clear resin can be polished or coated to improve transparency, while suitable resin parts can be sanded and painted.

Results depend on material, geometry, and finishing access. Precision optical requirements need a separate review.

6. Are SLA parts suitable for functional testing?

Selected resins can support certain handling, assembly, and performance tests. Suitability depends on load, temperature, exposure conditions, and test duration.

SLA photopolymer resins differ from injection-molded thermoplastics, so they should not automatically be treated as equivalent to the final production material.

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