Polimer eklemeli imalatta stereolitografi (SLA) ve maskeli stereolitografi (mSLA) yöntemleri: avantajlar, sınırlamalar ve güncel uygulamalar üzerine bir inceleme

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4, 1291 - 1306, 15.12.2025

Mustafa Üstündağ , Mehmet Kır

https://doi.org/10.17714/gumusfenbil.1593073

https://izlik.org/JA49TX34LS

Öz

Stereolitografi (SLA) ve Maskeli Stereolitografi (mSLA), yüksek çözünürlük ve yüzey kalitesi sunan polimer tabanlı eklemeli imalat yöntemlerindendir. SLA, ultraviyole lazer ile fotopolimer reçineyi nokta nokta kürleyerek çalışırken; mSLA, LED ışık kaynağı ve dijital maske teknolojisi kullanarak tüm katmanları aynı anda kürleyerek üretim süresini kısaltır. Bu derleme çalışması, SLA ve mSLA’nın avantajları ile sınırlılıklarını güncel literatür ışığında analiz etmektedir. Özellikle tıbbi, dental ve endüstriyel prototipleme gibi yüksek hassasiyet gerektiren uygulamalarda yaygın kullanımları vurgulanmaktadır. Biyouyumlu, esnek ve enerji verimli reçinelerin geliştirilmesi, bu yöntemlerin biyomedikal alanlardaki potansiyelini artırmıştır. Ayrıca, akıllı üretim sistemleriyle entegrasyonları sayesinde sürdürülebilir üretim süreçlerinde önemli rol oynamaktadırlar. Çalışma, SLA ve mSLA teknolojilerinin mevcut durumu, gelecekteki uygulama potansiyelleri ve Ar-Ge ihtiyaçlarını ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Eklemeli imalat , Biyouyumlu fotopolimer reçineler , Maskeli stereolitografi (mSLA) , Polimer tabanlı 3B yazıcı teknolojileri , Prototipleme , Stereolitografi (SLA)

Polymer additive manufacturing in stereolithography (SLA) and masked stereolithography (mSLA) methods: a review of advantages, limitations, and current applications

https://izlik.org/JA49TX34LS

Öz

Stereolithography (SLA) and Masked Stereolithography (mSLA) are widely used polymer additive manufacturing methods that offer high resolution and excellent surface quality. SLA utilizes a UV laser to cure photopolymer resin point by point, while mSLA accelerates production by curing entire layers simultaneously using LED light and digital masking. This review analyzes the advantages and limitations of SLA and mSLA based on recent literature. It highlights their applications in medical, dental, and industrial prototyping, particularly where precision and material performance are critical. The development of biocompatible, flexible, and energy-efficient photopolymer resins has further enhanced their suitability in biomedical fields. Additionally, the integration of these methods into smart manufacturing systems supports their role in sustainable production. The article emphasizes current usage trends, future potential, and RD needs to improve SLA and mSLA technologies further.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Additive manufacturing , Biocompatible photopolymer resins , Masked stereolithography (mSLA) , Polymer-based 3D printing , Prototyping , Stereolithography (SLA)

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