TESTING METHODOLOGY

    Although this might change later on for now i decided on using CHITUBOX when testing SLA 3D printers since it supports most models out there and comes recommended by most manufacturers. As for models I will be using 3 different ones, a small Star Trek model provided to me by a good friend of mine and the Deadpool Bust (downloaded from Cults3D / member Eastman) I’ve already been using with FDM 3D printers in two sizes, medium (86x68x122mm) and large (142x112x200mm) to record completion time at 100% speed (the large model might not be compatible with all SLA 3D printers to arrive in the lab in which case only the other 2 will be used). Second thing to test are noise levels and so once again I’ll be using my ExTech HD600 decibel meter placed roughly 30cm away to record the maximum noise coming from the 3D printer while printing. As for the 3rd test with the help of an UPS and two power meters I decided to also record not only the lowest and highest but also the average instant power consumption of the SLA 3D printer in my hands (separate charts with FDM models).

    Here you can see two of the three models i printed with the Photon Mono M5S.

In a closeup you can see how the small model which i washed with isopropyl alcohol turned out and how the large one which i didn’t. Both models were cured out in the sun for 2-3 hours (since i don’t have a curing station here yet).

Even though i didn’t wash it with isopropyl alcohol you can still see the extra detail on the model compared to its FDM printed counterparts (it’s also a lot heavier).