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Blazing Fast Prototypes and Production Parts without Tooling

Nexa3D's Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc®) technology provides extremely fast and accurate 3D printing, making it suitable for low volumes to production quantities. Get parts made from a wide selection of materials, including ones that emulate ceramic and rubbers to engineered functional resins for medical, dental, and commercial industries. Xometry’s supplier network utilizes the NXE 400Pro and XiP Pro production printers and the XiP desktop printer for low-volume and prototype work.

In addition to traditional printed prototypes, Nexa3D LSPc® and its advanced resins can produce end-use parts, making it a great alternative to urethane casting or low-volume injection molding.

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    LSPc Materials Gallery

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    xMODEL17
    Translucent prototypes or production parts
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    xFLEX402
    Durable rubber-like materials
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    xESD
    Static dissipative materials
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    xCERAMIC3280
    Ceramic-filled material is porcelain-stiff and temperature resistant
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    xPEEK147
    High temperature materials (HDT of 238°C)
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    xFLEX475
    Soft rubber-like materials

    Nexa3D LSPc® Materials

    LSPc® Materials Available at Xometry:
    Material NameDescriptionTensile Strength (MPa)Elongation at Break (%)HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xMODEL17 Clear

    Description

    Clear/Translucent prototyping resin

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    30 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    22%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    47°C

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    3843-xABS Black

    Description

    Engineering grade, ABS-like

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    32± 1 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    50%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    56°C

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xESD

    Description

    Engineering grade, static-dissipative (10^7 Ω)

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    68.1 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    3.8%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    91.3°C

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xPP405 Black

    Description

    Engineering grade, black PP-like

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    35 ±2 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    100%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    52.8°C

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xPEEK147

    Description

    Engineering grade, High temp (HDT 238C)

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    75 ±2.0 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    3%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    238°C

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xFLEX402

    Description

    Semi-firm rubber-like elastomer (Shore A 73)

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    5.5 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    230%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    (Unavailable)

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xFLEX475 Black

    Description

    Soft, high-rebound, rubber-like elastomer (Shore A 44)

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    2.48 ±0.3 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    150%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    (Unavailable)

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xFLEX475 White

    Description

    Soft rubber-like elastomer (Shore A 55)

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    3.8 ±0.8 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    159%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    (Unavailable)

    Data Sheets
    Material Name

    xCERAMIC3280

    Description

    Ceramic composite-filled resin, Highly stiff

    Tensile Strength (MPa)

    85 MPa

    Elongation at Break (%)

    1.2%

    HDT at 0.45 MPa (°C)

    205°C (278°C After Post-Thermal Cure)

    Data Sheets

    More LSPc® materials are available; select "Other" when quoting for custom requests!

    Available Finishes for Nexa3D LSPc® Parts

    Matte

    Our default finish. The supported surfaces will be lightly sanded with 220 or 320 grit sandpaper, then media blasted for a uniform matte finish.

    Natural

    Supported surfaces will be lightly sanded with 220 or 320 grit sandpaper for improved surface quality. Sanding scratches will be visible on supported surfaces.

    Strip and Ship

    Supported areas may show small grid-like dots or surface blemishes as a result of support removal.

    Custom

    Xometry provides additional finishing options, including but not limited to sanding, polishing, painting, post thermal processing, and plating to meet your needs.

    Design Tips for LSPc

    LSPc Resin 3D Printing Design Best Practices
    FeatureRecommended Size - Any Material (mm)xPEEKxABS, xPPxFLEX (elastomers)
    Feature

    Wall Thickness

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    1-5 mm

    xPEEK

    0.3-25 mm

    xABS, xPP

    0.6-25 mm

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    0.5-50 mm

    Feature

    Gap Clearance

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    0.5 mm

    xPEEK

    0.5 mm

    xABS, xPP

    0.5 mm

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    0.5 mm

    Feature

    Minimum Features, Extrude

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    0.5 mm

    xPEEK

    0.3 mm

    xABS, xPP

    0.6 mm

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    0.8 mm

    Feature

    Minimum Features, Hole

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    1 mm

    xPEEK

    0.3 mm

    xABS, xPP

    0.5 mm

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    0.6 mm

    Feature

    Hole Depth

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    <3x Diameter (blind), <8x Diameter (thru)

    xPEEK

    <10x Diameter (blind), <25x Diameter (thru)

    xABS, xPP

    <8x Diameter (blind), <25x Diameter (thru)

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    <4x Diameter (blind), <12x Diameter (thru)

    Feature

    Text

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    0.4-0.8mm depth, >4mm height

    xPEEK

    0.2-1.5mm depth, 2.5mm height

    xABS, xPP

    0.2-1.5mm depth, 2.5mm text height

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    0.2-1.5mm depth, 2.5mm text height

    Feature

    Unsupported angle

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    >30°

    xPEEK

    >5°

    xABS, xPP

    >10°

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    >40°

    Feature

    Unsupported overhang

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    <2mm

    xPEEK

    <4mm

    xABS, xPP

    <3mm

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    <2mm

    Feature

    Unsupported span

    Recommended Size - Any Material (mm)

    <5mm

    xPEEK

    <20mm

    xABS, xPP

    <15mm

    xFLEX (elastomers)

    <8mm

    Source: Nexa3D

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    Top 5 Design Tips for Nexa3D LSPc

    We've compiled our top design tips for Nexa3D's LSPc® 3D printing process. Keep reading to learn more about the guidelines you need to keep in mind to succeed with LSPc® technology!
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    Applications for Nexa3D LSPc® Technology

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    Ultrafast Printing

    LSPc® technology is the fastest in it's category, enabling rapid prototyping and production quantities

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    Engineering Grade Materials

    Choose from a wide selection of materials designed for end-use including rigid composites, rubber-like elastomers, and specialty options

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    Direct Digital Manufacturing

    LSPc® technology provides accurate parts from low volume to production quantities, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional molding or casting processes

    Benefits of LSPc® 3D Printing

    The speed and efficiency of Nexa3D's LSPc® 3D printing process make it an excellent solution for quickly iterating designs and producing pieces in higher quantities. A host of carefully selected and engineered printing resins allows components to exhibit unique properties and withstand end-use applications and environments. LSPc® printed parts demonstrate high resolution, detail, dimensional accuracy, and excellent surface finish.

    With LSPc®, the number of parts does not affect the printing speed of each layer. This makes it particularly advantageous for printing high quantities of smaller pieces in a short amount of time. Simple post-processing procedures and swappable build trays in platforms like Nexa3D's XiP printer allow further production efficiency. LSPc® can act as a great bridge between initial production and higher quantity production solutions such as our injection molding service.


    • Ultrafast printing speeds
    • Wide range of engineered materials
    • High dimensional accuracy and detailed resolution
    • Smooth natural surface finish
    • End-use parts in high quantities
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    Nexa3D LSPc® General Tolerances

    DescriptionTolerance Notes
    Description

    Tolerance, XY Plane

    Tolerance Notes

    +/- 0.005” for the first inch is typical, plus +/- 0.002” for every inch thereafter

    Description

    Tolerance, Z Plane

    Tolerance Notes

    +/- 0.010” for the first inch is typical, plus +/- 0.002” for every inch thereafter

    Description

    Layer Height

    Tolerance Notes

    100 µm / 0.004 in

    Description

    Ideal Part Size

    Tolerance Notes

    Part's below 2" x 1" x 3" or smaller tend to have the best production economy of scale.

    Description

    Build Volume

    Tolerance Notes

    Up to 10.8 x 6.1 x 15.7 in

    Description

    Minimum Wall Thickness

    Tolerance Notes

    0.030" or larger is suggested for any walls, text, or lattice features.

    Description

    Pixel Size

    Tolerance Notes

    52µm - 76.5µm

    This table depicts the general tolerances for LSPc®. Stresses during the build, support strategy, and other geometry considerations may cause deviation in tolerances and flatness. Improved tolerances may be possible with a manual quote review, after the successful completion of a prototype build, and must be approved on a case-by-case basis. General tolerances apply before secondary finishing or post-processing unless otherwise specified. Please check out Xometry's Manufacturing Standards for more information on tolerances per process.

    Overview: What is Nexa3D LSPc® Technology?

    LSPc stands for Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing, which can be categorized as a type of mSLA (masked stereolithography apparatus) printing process. This type of printing technology uses an LED (light-emitting diode) array as a light source and an LCD (liquid crystal diode) photomask to selectively shape image layers. The images pass through a membrane on which layers of photopolymer resin are cured. As each layer is cured, the build platform moves up, the resin is replenished, and the next layer begins to set, building up parts over time. The key to Nexa3D's LSPc technology is their proprietary Everlast membrane designed to minimize peel and separation forces during printing. The specialized membrane is chemically inert, flexible, and does not rely on oxygen-permeable elements for lubricity. This enables LSPc technology to print in a wide range of resins with unparalleled speed and efficiency.


    After printing, the parts are washed to remove uncured resin and receive a final post-cure in a UV light oven. Nexa3D's open material platform has a host of engineered resins, most of which do not require any additional post-processing steps other than the standard UV cure to achieve final part properties. While similar technologies and their materials, such as Carbon DLS™, may require and benefit from additional processing steps, they can lead to longer post-processing times and higher material costs. The efficiency and simplicity of post-processing LSPc® parts is another factor that makes this technology advantageous for high-volume 3D printing and a potential substitute for other production methods such as urethane casting or quick-turn molding.


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