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SLA RESIN PRINTING

PRECISION RESIN PRINTING

Ultra-fine detail. Mirror-smooth surfaces. Resolutions down to 0.03mm. Our SLA resin printing service delivers the quality that FDM simply cannot match — from miniature figurines to precision engineering prototypes.

2–5 DAY TURNAROUND
FREE UK DELIVERY OVER £50
QUALITY GUARANTEED
SLA CAPABILITYLIVE SPEC
LAYER HEIGHT0.03 MM
XY RESOLUTION0.05 MM
TOLERANCE±0.1 MM
SURFACE FINISHMIRROR-SMOOTH
BUILD VOLUME218 × 123 × 235 MM
RESINS AVAILABLE6+ SPECIALIST
TURNAROUND2–5 DAYS
PRECISION THAT FDM CANNOT MATCH
SLA SERVICES

WHAT WE PRINT

SLA resin prints typically start from £8 for small parts. Pricing depends on size, resin type, and quantity.

COMPLETED SLA PROJECTS
Crowns For Stage Show
STL clean and print for theatrical crown props.
PLAHobby
Body Kit For Ford Focus RS
Full body kit printed for carbon skinning for a Ford Focus RS from STL scan.
ASAAutomotive
Classical Bust Sculpture
Detailed classical-style bust sculpture with fine facial features, 3D printed in white PLA
PLAModels
Gothic Crown
Ornate black gothic crown with intricate thorn and leaf detailing
PLAModels
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UK Based
Local service, faster delivery
Fast Turnaround
Most orders ready in 2-5 days
Quality Guaranteed
Free reprint if not satisfied
THE TECHNOLOGY

HOW SLA PRINTING WORKS

SLA (Stereolithography) uses a precise UV laser to cure liquid resin one ultra-thin layer at a time. Each layer can be as fine as 0.03mm — roughly the thickness of a human hair. The result is parts with smooth surfaces, sharp edges, and incredibly fine detail that you can see and feel.

Unlike FDM printing where you can often see and feel the individual layers, SLA parts come off the printer with surfaces that look and feel injection-moulded. This makes SLA ideal for anything where appearance, fit accuracy, or fine features matter.

We offer a range of specialist resins — from tough ABS-like engineering resins to castable wax-like resins for jewellery, water-clear optical resins, and flexible rubber-like materials. Each resin is purpose-matched to the application.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS
XY RESOLUTION0.05 MM
LAYER HEIGHT0.03–0.1 MM
SURFACE FINISHNEAR-INJECTION MOULD
TOLERANCE±0.1 MM
BUILD VOLUME218 × 123 × 235 MM
RESIN TYPES6+ SPECIALIST
COMPARISON

SLA VS FDM PRINTING

SPECIFICATION
SLA RESIN
FDM FILAMENT
SURFACE FINISH
Smooth, near injection-mould quality
Visible layer lines, requires post-processing
DETAIL RESOLUTION
0.03mm layers, 0.05mm XY
0.1–0.2mm layers, 0.4mm nozzle
BEST USE CASES
Miniatures, jewellery, optics, precision parts
Functional parts, brackets, enclosures, jigs
MATERIAL OPTIONS
Standard, tough, flexible, castable, clear
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon
MAX BUILD SIZE
218 × 123 × 235mm
320 × 320 × 320mm
IDEAL QUANTITIES
1–50 parts per run
1–500+ parts, scales well
STRENGTH
Moderate — resin dependent
High — engineering thermoplastics
COST PER PART
Higher — resin + post-curing
Lower — efficient material use
SURFACE FINISH
SLA
Smooth, near injection-mould quality
FDM
Visible layer lines, requires post-processing
DETAIL RESOLUTION
SLA
0.03mm layers, 0.05mm XY
FDM
0.1–0.2mm layers, 0.4mm nozzle
BEST USE CASES
SLA
Miniatures, jewellery, optics, precision parts
FDM
Functional parts, brackets, enclosures, jigs
MATERIAL OPTIONS
SLA
Standard, tough, flexible, castable, clear
FDM
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon
MAX BUILD SIZE
SLA
218 × 123 × 235mm
FDM
320 × 320 × 320mm
IDEAL QUANTITIES
SLA
1–50 parts per run
FDM
1–500+ parts, scales well
STRENGTH
SLA
Moderate — resin dependent
FDM
High — engineering thermoplastics
COST PER PART
SLA
Higher — resin + post-curing
FDM
Lower — efficient material use

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MATERIALS

SPECIALIST RESINS

STANDARD RESIN

GENERAL PURPOSE

High detail, smooth finish. Ideal for visual models, miniatures, and display pieces.

DETAILEXCELLENT
STRENGTHMODERATE

ABS-LIKE TOUGH

ENGINEERING

Impact-resistant with slight flexibility. Functional prototypes, snap-fits, and enclosures.

IMPACTHIGH
FLEXIBILITYMODERATE

CASTABLE WAX

JEWELLERY

Burns out cleanly for lost-wax casting. Ring masters, pendants, and fine jewellery patterns.

BURNOUTCLEAN
DETAILULTRA-FINE

WATER-CLEAR

OPTICAL

Transparent with optical clarity after polishing. Lenses, light pipes, and display cases.

CLARITYOPTICAL
POLISHREQUIRED

FLEXIBLE / ELASTIC

RUBBER-LIKE

Soft, rubber-like parts. Gaskets, grips, overmoulds, and ergonomic prototypes.

SHORE50A–80A
ELONGATIONHIGH

HIGH-TEMP RESIN

HEAT RESISTANT

Maintains rigidity at elevated temperatures. Moulds, tooling, and thermal applications.

HDTUP TO 200°C
RIGIDITYHIGH

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