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Top-down DLP (Digital Light Processing) 3D printers are a specific type of resin-based 3D printing technology where the light source, typically an LED or UV laser, is positioned above the build platform and projects the image directly onto the surface of the resin. This is in contrast to bottom-up DLP systems, where the resin cures from the bottom up, beneath a transparent build plate.
Reduced Resin Exposure: Since the uncured resin is shielded by the build platform, there’s less exposure to light, which can help preserve the resin for longer periods without it prematurely curing.
Improved Surface Finish: Top-down DLP can produce parts with a potentially smoother finish on the bottom surface, as this surface is in direct contact with the build platform and not subject to the stair-stepping effect that can occur when layers are built up.
Controlled Curing: By projecting the light directly onto the resin, it’s easier to control the curing process, leading to more consistent results and potentially higher resolution prints.
Potentially Faster Printing: In some cases, top-down DLP can offer faster printing because the entire layer cures at once, rather than curing as the light sweeps across the layer in a bottom-up system.
What's the differences between top-down and bottom-up DLP 3D printers?
Light Exposure and Resin Curing Process
Light Exposure and Resin Curing Process
Key Benefits:
Dental laboratories and clinics are increasingly adopting 3D printing technologies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
This case study examines how a large dental laboratory implemented a top-down DLP 3D printer, specifically the Super Maker DM200, to revolutionize their production of dental models, aligners, and other dental appliances.
A leading consumer electronics company was looking to streamline their product design process, particularly for creating functional prototypes of small, intricate devices. They implemented a top-down DLP 3D printer, specifically the Carima DM400A, to address their rapid prototyping needs.
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