How a Figurine Detailed Is Made

Primary process: SLA / Resin (Vat). The full route, materials, tolerances and design tips for a figurine detailed, with an indicative cost.

SLA / Resin (Vat)Primary process
AdditiveFamily
6Route steps
+/-0.05mmTypical tol.

A figurine detailed is primarily made by SLA / Resin (Vat). SLA/resin printing cures liquid photopolymer layer by layer with light, giving fine detail and a smooth finish. Below is the full route to make a figurine detailed, the materials it suits, the tolerances to expect and the main design points. The route is free, from the finder.

Step by step

How a figurine detailed is made

The usual route, raw material to finished part. The amber step is where the figurine detailed gets its basic shape.

  1. CAD and slicing

    Prepare the 3D model, orient the figurine detailed and generate supports and layers.
  2. SLA / Resin (Vat)

    Build the figurine detailed layer by layer.
    Tooling None   Tolerance ±0.05 to 0.2mm   Lead hours to days
  3. Support removal

    Take the part off the plate and remove the supports.
  4. Post-cure

    Wash and UV-cure the resin figurine detailed to full strength.
  5. Surface finish

    Bead blast, tumble or sand to the finish you need.
  6. Inspection

    Verify dimensions and, for metal, check density and porosity.

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Precision

Tolerances to expect

TYPICAL TOLERANCE IT CAN HOLD
+/-0.05mm typicalcoarsefine+/-1mm+/-0.1mm+/-0.01mm+/-0.005mm
Where this process typically lands. Tighter is possible with extra operations like grinding, at higher cost.
Materials

Materials for a figurine detailed

GradeWhy it suits this
Standard resinSmooth, detailed, brittle
Tough/ABS-like resinMore durable
Castable resinBurns out clean
Design

Design tips

General pointers. The full design-for-manufacturing list for a figurine detailed is in the dossier.

  • Thin unsupported spans. Thicken or add supports.
  • Trapped resin cavities. Add drain holes.
Cost

What a figurine detailed should cost

Fine detail and smooth finish (resin); great for visual proto, dental, jewellery patterns. Parts can be brittle.

PER-PART COST vs VOLUME
one-offat volumeVolume per order, low to highCost per part
Per-part cost drops as volume spreads tooling and setup over more parts. The exact figures for a figurine detailed at your volume, in your currency, are in the dossier.
MODEL EST.
$16 to 45 per part at 1 off
A rough ballpark only. The dossier gives should-cost at your exact volume and currency, with the full breakdown.
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See also: How SLA / Resin (Vat) works and the full route for a figurine detailed in the finder.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is a figurine detailed made?
A figurine detailed is primarily made by sla / resin (vat). The route is: CAD and slicing; SLA / Resin (Vat); Support removal; Post-cure; Surface finish; Inspection.
What does a figurine detailed cost?
It depends on size, tolerance and volume. As a rough ballpark it starts around $16 to 45 per part at 1 off and falls with quantity. The dossier gives should-cost at your exact volume and currency. A model estimate, not a quote.
What material is a figurine detailed made from?
Common choices are Standard resin; Tough/ABS-like resin; Castable resin.
What is the main process for a figurine detailed?
SLA / Resin (Vat). Detailed prototypes, dental and jewellery patterns, and smooth cosmetic models.
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