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Stereolithography · UV Laser Curing · Resin

SLA 3D PRINTING SERVICE

Stereolithography — the gold standard for high-precision resin printing. Ultra-fine layer resolution, flawless surface finish, and watertight parts for the most demanding engineering applications.

SLA
Photopolymer
UV Laser
25 µm Resolution
SLA 3D Printing

600mm

MAX BUILD AREA

25µm

LAYER RESOLUTION

3–7days

LEAD TIME

UV LASER CURING

Photopolymer resin solidified by a precise UV laser beam.

25 µm RESOLUTION

Layer thickness as fine as 25 microns for intricate detail.

WATERTIGHT PARTS

Airtight and watertight geometries for sealing applications.

5 RESIN TYPES

Standard, Tough, Flexible, Castable & Biocompatible.

SLA Printing
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

WHAT IS SLA 3D PRINTING?

Stereolithography (SLA) is one of the oldest and most precise additive manufacturing technologies. It uses a UV laser to selectively cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer.

SLA parts are widely used in dental, medical, jewellery, engineering, and product development industries due to their excellent dimensional accuracy and smooth surface finish.

01

FILE SUBMISSION

Upload STL, OBJ, STEP, or 3MF files for print preparation.

02

RESIN SELECTION

Choose Standard, Tough, Flexible, Castable, or Biocompatible resin.

03

UV LASER CURING

Precision UV laser cures every layer with ultra-fine detail.

04

POST PROCESSING

IPA wash and UV curing ensure strength and dimensional stability.

05

FINISHING & DELIVERY

Sanding, paint finishing, and shipping across India.

TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON

SLA vs FFF — HOW THEY COMPARE

Understanding where each technology excels helps you make the right choice for your application.

SLA

STEREOLITHOGRAPHY

Layer Resolution 25 µm
Surface Finish Excellent
Dimensional Accuracy ± 0.1 mm
Detail Capability Extreme
Post Processing IPA Wash + UV Cure
Watertight Parts Yes
Best For Precision / Detail
FFF

FUSED FILAMENT

Layer Resolution 100 µm
Surface Finish Moderate
Dimensional Accuracy ± 0.3 mm
Detail Capability Good
Post Processing Support Removal
Watertight Parts Limited
Best For Speed / Volume
SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Full technical specification of Garuda3D's SLA printing service. All values are for standard resin unless stated.

Pro Tip: SLA delivers significantly higher accuracy than FFF. If your application requires ± 0.1 mm tolerance or near-optical surface quality, SLA is the recommended technology.
Max Build Volume

600 × 600 × 400 mm

Layer Resolution

25 µm – 100 µm

X-Y Accuracy

± 0.1 mm

Light Source

UV Laser

Resin Types

Standard, Tough, Flexible, Castable, Biocompatible

Standard Colours

White, Grey

Custom Colours

On Request (Paint Finishing)

Post-Processing

IPA Wash + UV Cure (Mandatory)

Paint Finishing

Matte, Gloss, Metallic, Custom

Lead Time (Standard)

3 – 7 Business Days

Minimum Order

1 Unit

File Formats

STL, OBJ, STEP, AMF, 3MF

MATERIAL LIBRARY

SUPPORTED RESIN TYPES

Available in White and Grey as standard. Custom colours and specialty resins available on request.

STANDARD

STANDARD RESIN

General-purpose photopolymer for prototypes, display models, and design validation.

Shore D 83
Tensile Strength 65 MPa
Best For Prototyping
TOUGH

TOUGH / ABS-LIKE

Simulates ABS thermoplastic properties for functional engineering parts.

Impact Resistance High
Elongation 25%
Best For Functional Parts
FLEXIBLE

FLEXIBLE RESIN

Rubber-like resin for gaskets, grips, and wearable prototypes.

Shore A 70
Elongation 160%
Best For Wearables
CASTABLE

CASTABLE RESIN

Zero ash burnout resin designed for jewellery and dental casting.

Burnout Zero Ash
Detail Ultra Fine
Best For Jewellery
BIOCOMPATIBLE

BIOCOMPATIBLE

ISO certified resin suitable for medical and dental applications.

ISO 10993
Sterilisable Yes
Best For Medical
CLEAR

TRANSPARENT RESIN

Optical-grade transparent resin for display and fluid applications.

Clarity High
Polishable Yes
Best For Optics

Features of SLA 3D

Laser Based Printing

Laser-Based Printing

SLA technology uses precision lasers to create highly detailed and accurate parts.

Wide Variety of Resins

Wide Variety of Resins

Different resin materials are available for diverse mechanical and aesthetic applications.

High Resolution

Supports High-Resolution Printing

SLA printing produces smooth surfaces and intricate fine details with exceptional clarity.

Minimal Layer Lines

Minimal Layer Lines

Thin layer curing results in superior surface finish with less visible layer marks.

Support Generation

Automated Support Generation

Intelligent software automatically creates supports for complex geometries and overhangs.

ADVANTAGES

WHY CHOOSE SLA?

SLA delivers where other technologies fall short — in precision, surface quality, and material versatility.

01

HIGH PRECISION & DETAIL

Layer resolutions as fine as 25 µm enable intricate features that FFF cannot replicate.

02

EXCELLENT SURFACE FINISH

Minimal layer visibility provides near injection-moulded surface quality directly from the printer.

03

WIDE RANGE OF RESINS

Standard, Tough, Flexible, Castable, Transparent, and Biocompatible material support.

04

WATERTIGHT PARTS

Continuous resin curing creates fully sealed parts without porosity or leakage paths.

05

IDEAL FOR COMPLEX PARTS

Perfect for thin walls, intricate geometries, miniature details, and internal structures.

06

MINIMAL LAYER VISIBILITY

Ultra-thin layers fuse seamlessly for a clean, premium appearance with minimal finishing.

FINISHING SERVICES

POST PROCESSING & PAINT FINISHING

Every SLA print requires IPA washing and UV post-curing for full strength. Beyond that, Garuda3D offers complete professional finishing services for production-ready parts.

Our finishing team provides sanding, priming, matte coatings, gloss coatings, metallic finishes, and custom colour matching.

IPA WASH

Mandatory cleaning to remove uncured resin

UV POST CURE

Ensures full material strength and stability

SANDING & PRIMING

Smooth surface preparation before painting

MATTE / GLOSS FINISH

Professional acrylic paint coating

METALLIC COATING

Chrome, gold, bronze and custom metallic effects

CUSTOM COLOUR MATCH

RAL & Pantone colour matching available
SERVICE OPTIONS

FINISHING PACKAGES

Choose the right level of post-processing for your application and timeline.

01

STANDARD WASH & CURE

IPA wash and UV curing with support marks visible. Fastest turnaround option.

02

SANDED & PRIMED

Support marks removed and surface prepared for painting or presentation.

03

FULL PAINT FINISH

Matte or gloss paint coating in your required custom colour.

04

CUSTOM METALLIC

Chrome, bronze, gold and premium metallic finishing effects.

INDUSTRIES SERVED

APPLICATION AREAS

SLA 3D printing is trusted across the most precision-demanding industries worldwide.

PROTOTYPING

High-fidelity product prototypes with injection-moulded surface quality.

DENTAL & MEDICAL

Surgical guides, dental models, splints, and biocompatible applications.

JEWELLERY

Ultra-fine castable resin masters for investment casting applications.

ENGINEERING

Functional assemblies, housings, snap-fits, and precision components.

MINIATURES

Sub-millimetre detailing for figurines, scale models, and collectibles.

SUPPORT

COMMON QUESTIONS

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our SLA 3D printing service.

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SLA uses liquid photopolymer resins that are cured by a UV laser. We offer Standard, Tough (ABS-like), Flexible (rubber-like), Castable (for jewellery investment casting), Biocompatible (ISO 10993), and Clear/Transparent resin grades. Each resin is optimized for specific mechanical and functional requirements.

SLA printers can achieve layer resolutions as fine as 25 microns (µm) — approximately 4× finer than standard FFF printers. X-Y accuracy is ± 0.1 mm. This makes SLA the preferred choice for parts requiring fine surface detail, tight tolerances, and smooth finishes.

Yes — post-processing is mandatory for all SLA prints. Parts must be:
1. Washed in Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) to remove uncured resin
2. Exposed to a UV post-cure station to achieve full material strength and stability
Without these steps, parts remain sticky, under-strength, and dimensionally unstable. Garuda3D handles all mandatory post-processing as part of every SLA order.

Standard SLA resin is stiff with excellent detail, but more brittle than FFF thermoplastics. For applications requiring impact resistance, we recommend Tough / ABS-like resin, which provides significantly better elongation and impact strength.
For flexible parts, we offer rubber-like resin with up to 160% elongation at break.

Yes. Our complete post-processing services include:
Sanding — surface prep to remove any layer lines
Priming — creates a uniform base for painting
Paint Finishing — Matte, Gloss, Metallic, or Custom RAL/Pantone colours
Clear Coating — UV-resistant protective top coat
Turnaround for finishing is typically 2–5 additional business days.

Standard: 3–7 business days
Express: 1–3 business days (additional fee)
Rush: Under 24 hours (custom quote required)
Lead times include mandatory IPA wash and UV post-cure. Paint finishing requires additional time. Confirmed timelines are provided after file review.

We accept STL, OBJ, STEP, AMF, and 3MF. For CAD formats (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360), we offer conversion services.
Wall thickness should be a minimum of 1 mm for SLA; thinner walls may require design reinforcement.

Choose SLA when: you need fine surface detail (25 µm layers), tight tolerances (± 0.1 mm), watertight parts, optical clarity, or dental/medical biocompatibility.
Choose FFF when: you need large build volume, engineering thermoplastics (ABS, Nylon, PC), or lower cost with acceptable surface quality.
Choose SLS when: you need production-grade Nylon parts without supports, high throughput, or isotropic mechanical properties.

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