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Stereolithography system. The Viper Si2 from 3D systems.
Versadyne LLC
190 Weed Rd. Pine Bush, NY 12566
Ph: 845-744-8226 Fx: 845-744-3320
Working "snap" clamp made from Somos 9120 resin

Finishing Standards are available as follows:

Basic:
The support structure is removed. All excess resin is washed off the part and the part is post-cured. This is often referred to in the industry as "strip and ship". This means that the part will show where the supports were attached and may be slightly rough on that surface. All "stair steps" will be present and visible. This option is often for companies that prefer to do their own in-house model finishing.

Basic Plus:
The support structure is removed. All excess resin is washed off and the part post-cured. The part is then hand sanded to remove the marks left by the support structure, However, all "stair steps" will still be present and visible.

Standard:
The support structure is removed. All excess resin is washed off and the part post-cured. the part is then sanded or bead blasted to remove most of the "stair steps" and provide a matt finish.

Presentation:
The support structure is removed, all excess resin washed off and the part post-cured. The part is then sanded or bead blasted to remove "stair steps". Then the part is hand sanded with up to 600 grit paper to create a smooth, finished suface.

Presentation Plus:
The support structure is removed, all excess resin washed off and the part post-cured. The part is then sanded or bead blasted to remove "stair steps". The part is then hand sanded with up to 600 grit paper to create a smooth, finished suface, after which the part may be clear coated, painted, or polished, all depending on your requirements.

Custom:
Please Contact us with your specific needs.

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Small "gear" during a layer write. Where the laser "writes" on the resin, it will harden into plastic.
A huge full size car rim finishing building in an SLA machine
Laser "writing" the next part layer on the resin surface.
Extreme fine detail in an electronics connector, including pin holes, slotting, and retainer features
Parts in a vat of resin during a buld being recoated with a new resin layer