FAQWelcome to the FAQ section of OLA Manufacturing Platform! Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about our platform and the services we offer for the 4 industries we manage: 3D printing, Injection molding, CNC Machining, and Sheet metal fabrication.
What industries do you serve?
We serve aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Specialized in medical implants, lightweight aerospace brackets, and custom automotive tooling.
Surface finishes / quality levels (EC, BC, FC): For which technologies do these apply?
- EC (Economic): SLS/MJF – standard matte finish.
- BC (Business): SLA with manual polishing (±0.1mm).
- FC (First Class): SLM with mirror electroplating.
What does surface finishing mean?
OLA Surface finishing enhances aesthetics and functionality. Options include:
- Mechanical: Sanding, polishing.
- Chemical: Vapor smoothing, electroplating.
- Coatings: Paint, conductive layers.
Do you support functional prototyping or end-use parts?
Yes! (SLM/MJF) produces end-use parts like turbine blades and automotive jigs. Prototypes use cost-efficient (SLS/PLA).
What are the maximum/minimum part sizes?
- Max: FGF (2m length), SLM (300x300x300mm).
- Min: SLA (0.2mm wall thickness).
Can you print multi-material or color parts?
Yes! MJF supports grayscale/color parts, and multi-material FDM combines plastics/rubbers.
How to protect my intellectual property?
We sign NDAs and use encrypted file transfers. All data is deleted post-production unless requested.
Are we limited in the size of components when measuring with the new computed tomography?
OLA’s industrial CT scanners handle parts up to 1.2m diameter, ensuring precision for aerospace/medical giants. For micro-details (e.g., lattice structures), our OLA MicroScan™ achieves 5μm resolution.
How does OLA ensure the quality of your products?
Every OLA part undergoes 3-step OLA Q-Check™:
1- 3D scanning for dimensional accuracy (±0.05mm),
2- Material testing (tensile/impact),
3- Visual inspection. Our AS9100D-certified metal SLM parts and FDA-compliant resins include full traceability reports.
Can you provide material and surface samples?
We are pleased to offer material samples for many of our 3D-printing materials, either from our existing stock or through production. These are available as tension rods or technology sample boxes. To order a technology sample box, please click here. For tension rods, we kindly invite you to contact your Sales representative.
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