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SLA Clear Resin (Photopolymer) for Architecture.

Presentation-grade massing models and façade prototypes for studio reviews. 3DBuildBot delivers stereolithography parts in Clear Resin (Photopolymer) with full material traceability and instant online quoting.

Optically transparent after polish — ideal for fluidic channels and light pipes. Ultra-fine resolution and a smooth-as-injection-molded surface finish.

  • Massing models
  • Façade panels
  • Lighting fixtures
  • Interior detailing

Studio-friendly turnaround with optional matte-finish post-processing.

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Specifications

SLA · Clear Resin (Photopolymer) baseline

Typical values for architecture parts produced in our certified facilities.

Process

Stereolithography

Dimensional tolerance
± 0.15 mm or ± 0.15%
Resolution
50 µm layer height
Build envelope
335 × 200 × 300 mm
Typical lead time
2–4 business days

Material

Clear Resin (Photopolymer)

Tensile strength
65 MPa
Flexural modulus
2.3 GPa
Heat deflection (HDT)
73 °C
Density
1.18 g/cm³
Elongation at break
6 %
Certifications
USP Class VI compatible (post-cure) · RoHS

Values represent typical XY-plane properties for as-built parts. Z-axis and post-processed specs available on request — every shipment includes a material certificate.

Production workflow

How a SLA part in Clear Resin ships.

From CAD upload to crated delivery. Every step is timestamped on the digital traveler that arrives with your parts.

  1. 01

    DFM review

    Applications engineer validates thin walls, draft angles, and SLA-specific constraints within 4 business hours.

  2. 02

    Build prep

    Nesting, support generation, and tool-path optimization on calibrated Stereolithography machines.

  3. 03

    Production

    Lights-out runs on certified uv-cure photopolymer stock. Operator initials logged at every shift change.

  4. 04

    QC & ship

    CMM verification on critical dimensions, then DDP shipping with full traceability.

Post-processing

Finishing options

Every SLA part ships with standard post-processing included. Upgrade at quote time for parts that need to look (or behave) like production.

  • IPA wash + UV cure

    Required for full mechanical properties; included.

  • Bench-sand to 1000 grit

    Prep for optical clarity or paint.

  • Hand-polish to clear

    Visible-light transmission > 92%.

  • Spray clear-coat

    UV-stable; for end-use optics.

Typical applications

What Architecture teams print here.

Real parts our architecture customers have shipped using this exact configuration in the last 90 days.

  • Massing models

    SLA · Clear Resin

  • Façade panels

    SLA · Clear Resin

  • Lighting fixtures

    SLA · Clear Resin

  • Interior detailing

    SLA · Clear Resin

Lead time

2–4 business days

Includes DFM review, production, QC, and DDP shipping. Express tier available (next-day) at quote time.

Customer story

From the field

A representative architecture engagement using SLA in Clear Resin (Photopolymer).

1,240

Parts

3 days

Lead time

0.4%

Reject rate

"We were quoting SLA Clear Resin parts across three vendors with two-week lead times. 3DBuildBot collapsed that to a single dashboard with same-day DFM feedback. It's how we ship hardware on a weekly cadence now."

Engineering Lead

Architecture & Built Environment program

FAQ

SLA Clear Resin — common questions

What tolerance can I actually hold on a SLA part?
Our published baseline is ± 0.15 mm or ± 0.15%, measured XY-plane on as-built parts. Critical features can be machined post-print for tighter tolerances — flag at quote time.
Is Clear Resin (Photopolymer) certified for architecture use?
Clear Resin (Photopolymer) carries USP Class VI compatible (post-cure), RoHS. Studio-friendly turnaround with optional matte-finish post-processing. Full certificates of conformance ship with every order.
What's the maximum part size?
Our build envelope for this process is 335 × 200 × 300 mm. Larger assemblies are split, printed in sections, and bonded or mechanically joined — ask for a DFM consult.
Can you scale this from prototype to production?
Yes. The same machines and material lots used for your prototype run your production order — no re-qualification needed. Volume pricing kicks in at 50 units and again at 500.
How is pricing calculated?
Material volume × per-cm³ rate + machine setup fee + post-processing + platform markup. The widget above shows the live breakdown — no hidden fees at checkout.