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Why choose SLS?

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing technology used to produce complex geometries and functional parts directly from 3D CAD data. SLS printing uses a high-powered laser to selectively fuse powdered materials, typically nylon or polyamide, layer by layer to form the desired part.

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How Does SLS Printing Work?

The 3D CAD model of the part is sliced into thin cross-sectional layers using specialized software.
A layer of powdered material, typically nylon or polyamide, is spread evenly across a build platform.
The SLS printer's laser is used to selectively fuse the powder particles together to create the first layer of the part.
The build platform is lowered by one layer thickness, and a new layer of powder is spread across the previous layer.
The laser fuses the powder particles together to create the second layer, and the process is repeated until the entire part is complete.
Once the part is fully printed, it is removed from the build platform and any excess powder is brushed or blown away.

Applications

Aerospace and defense

SLS prints strong, lightweight parts for aircraft and spacecraft, including engine components and brackets.

Architecture and Construction

SLS designs building prototypes and decorative elements.

Consumer goods

SLS manufactures a variety of consumer products, such as phone cases, eyeglasses, jewelry, and toys.

automotive industry

SLS produces functional automotive parts like air intake manifolds and suspension components.

Medical and healthcare

SLS creates anatomical models, surgical guides, implants, and prosthetics, along with customized braces and orthotics.

Industrial manufacturing

SLS makes tooling, jigs, fixtures, and molds for manufacturing processes.

Education and Research

SLS aids education and research with prototypes, models, and teaching aids.

Want to learn more about the materials used in SLS Printing?

Interested in delving deeper into the materials employed in SLS Printing? Visit our dedicated page to discover insights about the diverse powders used and their applications for achieving outstanding 3D printed outcomes. Contact Addform for further information on SLS Supply.

SLS Materials

Advantages Of SLS

One of the main advantages of SLS printing is that it does not require support structures, as the surrounding powder provides support during the printing process. This allows for the creation of complex geometries and intricate details that would be difficult or impossible to produce using traditional manufacturing methods.

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