{"id":2517,"date":"2024-01-09T18:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T22:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teameliteonline.com\/?p=2517"},"modified":"2024-02-02T05:52:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T09:52:03","slug":"a-guide-to-dls-3d-printing-technology-how-it-works-materials-and-advantages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teameliteonline.com\/a-guide-to-dls-3d-printing-technology-how-it-works-materials-and-advantages\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to DLS 3D Printing Technology \u2013 How It Works, Materials, and Advantages"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Digital light synthesis, or DLS 3D printing is one of the many emerging methods of additive manufacturing. A uniquely advanced VAT polymerisation process, DLS produces full-density plastic parts and prototypes with fine detail and excellent surface finishes. DLS 3D printing services are also relatively quick, accurate, and highly repeatable, making the process ideal for manufacturing low-volume production-ready parts as well as for rapid prototyping projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Elite Mold & Engineering, we employ DLS 3D printing technology to offer our customers quick turnaround and ease of modification during the product design and development phases. Plus, for projects that will later transition to injection molding<\/a>, we\u2019ve found DLS to be the perfect bridge between prototyping and production. Below, we discuss the DLS process more in depth, including the basics of how it works and the advantages compared to other additive manufacturing methods.<\/p>\n

How Digital Light Synthesis Works<\/h2>\n

Digital light synthesis utilizes a process known as photopolymerization to create precision 3D-printed objects according to the custom specifications contained within your part files. The key components of the DLS process include a vat of liquid resin (the material that makes up the parts) and a digital light projector (the machine that \u201cprints\u201d the material).<\/p>\n

The Basic Steps to DLS 3D Printing:<\/h3>\n