How does Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) improve production speed for resin parts?

How Does Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) Improve Production Speed for Resin Parts?

Continuous Layerless Printing for Faster Builds

Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) improves resin part production speed by eliminating the traditional layer-by-layer approach used in most vat photopolymerization technologies. Instead, CLIP creates parts continuously by projecting UV light through an oxygen-permeable window beneath a liquid resin pool. This forms a persistent “dead zone” that prevents resin from curing near the window surface, allowing uncured material to flow underneath the part during vertical movement.

This continuous motion removes the need for mechanical separation between layers, significantly reducing cycle time.

Speed Improvements Compared to SLA and DLP

Conventional Stereolithography (SLA) and Digital Light Processing (DLP) require the build platform to pause after each layer for curing and detachment. CLIP maintains a constant build velocity, enabling:

• Up to 25–100 times faster print speed than SLA or DLP

• Smooth surface finishes without visible layer lines

• Minimal delay between initiation and completion of a full-height part

This makes CLIP ideal for mid- to high-volume production of resin parts in industries like medical, electronics, and consumer goods.

Material and Geometry Compatibility

CLIP supports a wide range of engineering-grade resins, including:

• Tough resins for impact-resistant components

• Durable resins for flexible housings

• Biocompatible resins for skin-contact medical parts

The continuous process is especially effective for geometries requiring fine surface resolution and functional detail, such as enclosures, clips, and ergonomic grips.

Customer-Oriented Solutions and Services

To support rapid resin part production with CLIP, we offer:

1. 3D Printing Technologies:

   • Leverage our Vat Photopolymerization capabilities, including CLIP, for high-speed resin manufacturing.

2. High-Performance Resins:

   • Choose from engineering resins, tough resins, and biocompatible resins optimized for performance and scale.

3. Application Support:

   • Explore our consumer electronics, medical and healthcare, and rapid prototyping services, enhanced with surface finishing and CNC machining.