Rapid Prototyping Comparison from Quickparts
Stereolithography (SLA) | MultiJet Printing (MJP – ProJet) |
ColorJet Printing (CJP – ZPrint) | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Plastic Jet Printing (PJP) | QuickPlastic Cast Urethanes (Polys) | ||||||||||||||||
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Instant Quoting Maximum Dimensions | 25″ x 25″ x 21″ | 11.75″ x 7.3″ x 8″ | 10″ x 15″ x 8″ | 28″ x 19″ x 19″ | ABS: 23″ x 19″ x 23″ Polycarbonate: 14″ x 16″ x 16″ |
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Machines | Viper, SLA 7000 SLA 5000, iPro & Viper Pro | ProJet HD 3000 Plus | ProJet 460Plus and ProJet 660Pro | Vanguard Si2 System, Sinterstation HiQ & Pro | Vantage, Titan & Maxum | RTV Tooling | |||||||||||||||
Layer Thickness | High-Resolution: 0.002″ – 0.004″ Standard Resolution: 0.005″ – 0.006″ |
Horizontal build layers down to 16 microns (0.0006 inches) | 0.0035″–0.004″ | Standard Resolution: 0.004″ | Standard Resolution: 0.01″; Minimum wall thickness is 0.02″ |
High-Resolution: 0.002″ – 0.004″ Standard Resolution: 0.005″ – 0.006″ |
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Material Options | ABS-Like White (Standard & High Res), ABS-Like Gray, ABS-Like Black, Rigid PC-Like (Standard & High Res), Durable PP-Like (Standard & High Res), Semi-Flexible PE-Like, High-Impact ABS-Like, High-Temp ABS-Like, High-Temp PC-Like, Rigid, & Technician’s Choice | Translucent Amber (EX200) and Translucent Blue (HR200) |
VisiJet PXL | Nylon, Glass-Filled Nylon, Durable Nylon, & Flame-Retardant Nylon | ABS, ABS-M30, ABSi, PC-ABS, ABS-M30i, PC-ISO, Ultem, PPSF & Polycarbonate | ABS-Like, PE-Like, PP-Like, Lexan-Like, Glass Filled Nylon, High Strength, & Elastomer (25A, 32A, 42A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, 90A), High Temp, RC 79D MRI Transparent, UL94V0 PP-Like, & UL94V0 ABS-Like |
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Finish Options | Strip & Ship, Standard, Primed, Painted, WaterClear, & Nickel-plated | Standard Finish Only | Standard (Coated with ColorBond) | Standard finish rougher than SLA due to base material being a powder. | No special finishing due to toughness of material. | Standard, Show-Quality, Light Pipe Finish, & Textures Available. | |||||||||||||||
Lead Time Options | Same Business Day Shipment, Next Business Day Shipment, # of Business Days from Order Date | Standard (5 -7 Days) | Standard (5 -7 Days) | Next-day shipment, Standard (3 – 5 days), Economy (8 – 10 days) | Standard (3 – 5 days) | Standard (6 – 9 days for first articles, Part production: 2 – 4 parts/day) | |||||||||||||||
Recommended Minimum Feature Size | High-Resolution: 0.010″ – 0.015″Standard Resolution: 0.025″ – 0.035″ |
0.025″ | .040″ | 0.030″ – 0.040″ | 0.025″ | 0.025″ |
Source from: Quickparts
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