Additive Technology: SLS
Selective Laser Sintering
Selective Laser Sintering is a self-supporting powder process that enables a variety of design and print strategies to increase part performance and boost print productivity.
Description
Selective Laser Sintering uses a high-power laser to fuse small particles of plastic powder. The high accuracy and consistency of SLS makes it ideal for high quality production parts.
Strengths
Supportless printing allows for complex geometries, fine features and undercuts. Parts produced with SLS have excellent mechanical characteristics, with strength resembling that of injection-molded parts.
Weakness
Limited colors – Natural Grey or Dyed Black
Base Materials
Nylon 12
Price
$$$$$
Lead Time
3-5 Days
Tolerances
± 0.5 mm
Min Wall Thickness
1.0 mm
Max Build Volume
165 x 165 x 320 mm
( 6.5 x 6.5 x 12.6 in )
Resolutions Available
100 Micron – 0.1 mm
Advantages of SLS
Exceptional Quality
Nylon 12 can be delivered in a natural grey finish or dyed pure black.
Industrial Strength
Explore SLS Materials
Below is a list of materials we offer for Selective Laser Sintering.
Nylon 12 - Natural Grey
Industrial Grade Material
Nylon 12 is a highly capable material for both functional prototyping and end-use production of complex assemblies and durable parts.
Nylon 12 - Dyed Black
Industrial Grade Material
Fast print speeds, high-density nesting and no support structures allow for maximize use of build volume to print more parts.