Laser Stereolithography 3d printers are getting more advanced and more developed for prosumer / DIY consumer market. XFab has some nice specs and several different materials choices which give broad spectrum of 3d printed object properties.
Technical Specifications:
Technical Specifications:
- 3D printing method: Laser Stereolithography
- Working area: Ø 180×180 mm
- Laser source: Solid State BlueEdge® BE-1300X
- Slice thickness: 10-100 microns
- Minimum feature size: 80 microns
- Scanning method: Galvanometer
- Software: XFAB Controller, Nauta™ XFAB Edition (proprietary software)
- Input file format: .stl, .slc
- Machine size: 420x638x590 mm
- Operating Temperature and Humidity: 22°-25°C/60%
- Power supply: AC 230/115V/50-60 Hz
- Price: it is around $5,000, but the company will produce smaller version for some $2,500
- Proprietary cartridges priced between $200 and $400.
- Standard acrylate, amber for general purpose
- ABS-like, grey, High-impact resistant, functional parts, snap-fit, casings
- ABS-like, white, High-impact resistant, functional parts, snap-fit, casings
- Polypropylene-like, Flexible, snap-fit, casings, components, lab equipment
- Rigid opaque, grey, Prototypes, toys, high-detail models, marketing models
- Transparent,Clear prototypes, liquid flow visualization, light cases
- Ceramic nano-filled, light blue, Static thermal resistance tests, high definition models
- Rubber-like, black, Handles, gaskets, footwear, ergonomic tests, functional parts
- Rubber-like, transparent, Functional parts, medical devices