Low Force Display （LFD）

Formlabs' LFD technology (Low Force Display™) is a breakthrough in the field of light-curing 3D printing, significantly enhancing printing speed and stability, redefining the standards for professional-grade SLA printing.

The Formlabs LFD (Low Force Display) technology precisely combines high-power LED backlighting with custom LCD screens to achieve 25-micron printing precision, reducing peel forces by 90% for stable output. Its patented uniform light field design eliminates dark spots and is compatible with the full range of resin materials. With production cycles shortened to just a few hours per part, it enables rapid prototyping for applications like automotive components and medical models, providing an efficient, industrial-grade solution for 3D printing services.

AVAILABLE MATERIALS

Rigid 10k Resin

‌Rigid 10K Resin‌ is a highly glass-filled material with extreme rigidity, similar to glass- and fiber-filled thermoplastics. It is ideal for rapidly producing molds, jigs, fixtures, and other tools, as well as functional prototypes and end-use parts that require dimensional accuracy and high-temperature, high-pressure stability.

Tough 1500 Resin V2‌

‌Tough 1500 Resin V2‌ is a flexible material that matches the strength, stiffness, and toughness of polypropylene (PP), offering excellent fracture, impact, and shatter resistance.

Flame Retardant Resin‌

Flame Retardant Resin‌ is a halogen-free material that meets the UL 94 V-0 standard, offering excellent flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) performance. It is suitable for manufacturing self-extinguishing components. This resin can be used to print rigid and creep-resistant parts, making it ideal for long-term applications in indoor and industrial environments where high temperatures or ignition sources are present.

‌ESD Resin‌

‌ESD Resin‌ is a specialized material designed for producing customized antistatic prototypes and production tools, enhancing operational efficiency and throughput in electronic product manufacturing lines.

Rigid 4000 Resin

‌Rigid 4000 Resin‌ is a rigid, precision glass-filled resin with high heat resistance and chemical corrosion resistance. The printed parts feature a smooth, polished surface, making them suitable for manufacturing industrial components that need to withstand extremely high loads without bending. Parts printed with Rigid 4000 Resin exhibit stiffness similar to that of PEEK and PEKK thermoplastics.

Elastic 50A Resin V2‌

Elastic 50A Resin V2‌ is a soft, translucent elastomer with a 50A durometer hardness, designed for prototyping parts typically made from softer rubbers and silicones. It enables the production of components that can bend, stretch, compress, and endure repeated cycles without tearing, while ensuring rapid rebound to their original shape.

ADVANTAGES AND DRAWBACKS

Advantages of LFD

☑ Significantly Improved Printing Speed
After adopting LFD technology, the Form 4 achieves printing speeds 2–5 times faster than its predecessor (e.g., Form 3+). Most printing tasks can be completed within two hours, with small components taking only minutes.

☑ ‌ High Reliability and Print Quality ‌
The LFD technology ensures printing success rates and part accuracy while reducing interlayer defects through designs such as ultra-high-power backlighting (16 mW/cm²), proprietary peel textures, and the Optical Processing Unit 4 (LPU4).

☑ Material Diversity‌
The technology supports a wide range of photopolymer resins, expanding the applications of printed parts, including engineering plastics and flexible materials.

☑ ‌ Increased Build Volume ‌ The Form 4 offers a 30% larger build volume compared to previous models, making it suitable for producing larger components.

Drawbacks of LFD

☑‌ High Equipment Cost ‌ Industrial-grade 3D printers featuring LFD technology (e.g., Form 4) are expensive, which may limit adoption among individual users and small-to-medium-sized enterprises.
☑ Brittleness: SLA parts can be more fragile compared to those made with other 3D printing methods like FDM.

☑ Material Limitations‌
While supporting various resins, photopolymer materials inherently pose issues such as toxicity, waste generation, and high costs due to the need for specialized consumables.

☑‌ Technical Complexity ‌
The technology requires skilled operators familiar with print parameter settings and post-processing procedures, as inadequate expertise may compromise print quality.

LFD 3D Printing Manufacturing

JITMFG offers precise LFD 3D printing, delivering high-quality parts with smooth finishes, ideal for intricate prototypes and designs.

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FAQS

1.What is JITMFG's LFD process, and what are its core advantages compared with other 3D printing processes?

JITMFG's LFD process refers to the Low Force Display technology, which is an advanced high-precision 3D printing technology independently developed by Formlabs. It uses laser energy to melt metal or plastic materials and deposit them layer by layer to form customized components, and its core advantage lies in the innovative Low Force Display printing engine that maintains high precision throughout the printing process. Specifically, its core advantages are: high precision (matching the actual processing needs of various products), strong material adaptability (supporting both plastic and metal materials, especially compatible with Formlabs' specialized resins), good forming quality (dense structure, stable performance, clear edge details), and flexible customization (suitable for both prototypes and small-batch production). Compared with other 3D printing processes such as FDM and SLS, Formlabs' LFD technology has higher precision and better material compatibility, making it more suitable for high-demand customized components.

2.‌What is the machining accuracy of JITMFG's LFD process, and what scenarios is it suitable for?

As an advanced 3D printing technology developed by Formlabs, our LFD (Low Force Display) process has a machining accuracy of ±0.05-0.1%mm, which is a high-precision level suitable for various scenarios that require stable and accurate forming. This precision is achieved by Formlabs' innovative optical processing unit and low-force peeling technology, which reduces creep and improves overall printing accuracy. It is widely used in customized components in industries such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, and medical, including high-precision plastic structural parts, metal connecting pieces, customized prototypes, and small-batch functional components. Whether it is a complex-structured component or a high-precision functional part, Formlabs' LFD technology can meet the design and performance requirements of customers.

3.‌What plastic materials can JITMFG use for the LFD process, and where can the materials be obtained?

As an authorized user of Formlabs' LFD (Low Force Display) technology, our LFD process only supports Formlabs-specific plastic materials (it does not have the capability to process metal materials, nor does it use common engineering plastics such as ABS or PC). Our LFD process is specifically compatible with Formlabs' specialized resin materials, which is the key to maximizing the performance and precision of the LFD technology. All plastic materials used in our LFD process are dedicated and can be officially obtained from Formlabs' official website, ensuring the authenticity, quality and compatibility of the materials, which fully match the technical requirements of Formlabs' LFD technology. Specifically: The dedicated materials include a variety of Formlabs' specialized resins available on its official website, such as Tough 2000 Resin (for ABS-like parts, without using actual ABS), Silicone 40A Resin (pure silicone material with excellent elasticity), High Temp Resin (high temperature resistant), Elastic Resin (flexible), and Dental SG Resin (biocompatible for medical scenarios). These dedicated resins are suitable for customized enclosures, brackets, functional parts, medical prototypes and other products processed by LFD technology. Our technical team can recommend the most suitable Formlabs dedicated materials according to the customer's product usage scenario and functional requirements, and guide customers to obtain these specialized materials from Formlabs' official website, ensuring that the processed parts meet the technical standards of Formlabs' LFD technology.

4.‌What is the delivery cycle of components produced by JITMFG's LFD process, and can it be adjusted according to urgent needs?

he delivery cycle of components produced by the LFD process is determined according to the complexity, size and order quantity of the product: Simple small-size LFD components (plastic or metal prototypes) can be delivered in 2-4 days; Medium-complex components (complex-structured high-precision parts) can be delivered in 4-8 days; Small-batch LFD production (10-50 pieces) can be delivered in 8-15 days. For urgent projects that require LFD processing, we can optimize the production schedule and provide emergency rush services to ensure that the delivery cycle meets the customer's project progress requirements.

5.What information does JITMFG need from customers to provide LFD process services, and can professional technical support be provided?

To ensure the accuracy and forming effect of LFD components and give full play to the advantages of Formlabs' LFD (Low Force Display) technology, we need customers to provide product drawings (CAD, STL, STEP formats), design requirements (size, precision, function), material selection and usage scenarios. Yes, we have a professional technical team with rich experience in the application of Formlabs' LFD technology. We are familiar with the technical characteristics and parameter settings of Formlabs' LFD process, can optimize the design scheme according to the customer's needs, adjust LFD processing parameters, provide technical guidance in the whole process from scheme confirmation, prototype production to small-batch production, and solve technical problems encountered in the LFD processing process, ensuring that the final product meets the customer's expectations and the technical standards of Formlabs' LFD technology.

6.Does JITMFG have relevant cases of components produced by the LFD process for reference?

Yes. As a professional service provider of Formlabs' LFD (Low Force Display) technology, we have rich experience in LFD process application and have provided LFD processing services for customers in various industries. Taking advantage of Formlabs' LFD technology and its dedicated resins, we have completed many high-precision plastic customization projects. Typical cases include: LFD-produced high-precision plastic brackets for robotics, LFD-formed customized plastic prototypes for automotive, LFD-manufactured plastic enclosures for electronic products, and small-batch LFD production of medical device plastic components (such as dental surgical guides compatible with Formlabs' biocompatible resins). We can provide detailed case reports, high-definition sample photos and precision inspection reports for your reference, demonstrating our professional capabilities in applying Formlabs' LFD technology.

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