🔵 FDM Printing - Technical Description
Manufacturing Method: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
Machine Type: Desktop FDM 3D printer (e.g., Prusa i3 MK3S+, Creality Ender 3, Bambu Lab X1C)
Materials: PLA (default), ABS, PETG (on request)
Layer Resolution: 0.15 mm (standard), adjustable between 0.1–0.3 mm
Build Volume: Up to 250 x 210 x 210 mm
Infill: 20% standard (grid or gyroid); customizable per part functionality
Supports: Enabled where necessary, breakaway or soluble supports
Print Time: 3–12 hours depending on part size and complexity
Tolerance: ±0.3 mm for most geometries
Surface Finish: Matte or semi-gloss depending on material
Color Options: Multiple colors available in PLA; limited in PETG/ABS
Assembly/Finishing Instructions:
Remove support structures carefully using pliers.
Sand and finish with 220–400 grit sandpaper if smoother surface is required.
For bonding parts, use superglue (cyanoacrylate) or plastic weld.
Heat-set inserts can be used for threaded connections.
Online Assembly Guides: Provided via Cadasio upon request.
Safety Standards / Warnings:
PLA is biodegradable and generally food-safe, but not certified for long-term food contact.
Not suitable for high-temperature environments (>60°C).
Not recommended for mechanical or load-bearing applications.
Child-safe when printed in PLA and fully assembled without small detachable parts.
🟣 SLA Printing - Technical Description
Manufacturing Method: SLA (Stereolithography)
Machine Type: Desktop Resin 3D printer (e.g., Elegoo Mars 4, Anycubic Photon Mono X)
Materials: Standard photopolymer resin, tough/durable resin, plant-based eco-resin available
Layer Resolution: 0.05 mm (standard), can go as fine as 0.025 mm
Build Volume: Up to 192 x 120 x 200 mm (varies by machine)
Infill: Solid (typical for SLA), hollowed with internal drainage holes if required
Supports: Always required; automatically generated and manually optimized
Print Time: 4–10 hours depending on geometry and layer height
Tolerance: ±0.1 mm
Surface Finish: Very smooth, near injection-mold quality
Color Options: Limited; typically grey, clear, black, white, beige
Post-Processing Instructions:
Wash in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to remove uncured resin
Post-cure under UV light for full strength
Carefully remove supports with flush cutters
Sanding recommended before painting or bonding
Assembly/Finishing Instructions:
Use resin-compatible adhesives for bonding (e.g., epoxy or UV glue)
Resin parts can be painted using acrylics after light sanding and priming
Handle with gloves during post-processing
Online Assembly Guides: Available via Cadasio upon request
Safety Standards / Warnings:
Not food-safe unless explicitly specified (most resins are toxic before curing)
Keep out of reach of children
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling uncured resin
Ensure proper ventilation when printing and curing