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Getting Started With 3D Printing: Choosing the Right Resin
If you are reading this, you have probably taken the plunge and purchased your first resin 3D printer. But now it’s time to consider another crucial element: the choice of resin. The resin you use plays a decisive role in…
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If you are reading this, you have probably taken the plunge and purchased your first resin 3D printer. But now it’s time to consider another crucial element: the choice of resin. The resin you use plays a decisive role in the quality and characteristics of your prints, which is what makes choosing the right resin so important.
First, what is a resin? To make it simple, unlike FDM 3D printing filaments, which come in solid form, 3D printing resins take a liquid form. Most often, they are stored in bottles or cartridges. They are used in vat photopolymerization processes like SLA and DLP.
Resin 3D printing (also known as vat photopolymerization) enables the creation of highly detailed parts (photo credits: Formlabs)
Understanding the Different Types of Resins
Before you start choosing your resin, it is important to understand the different options available on the market. Each type of resin has unique properties and characteristics that make it suitable for specific applications. Here are some of the most common types of resin:
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