SLS- Selective Laser Sintering
Selective laser sintering (SLS) is another focused laser beam technology which draws the cross-section of the part being built on a layer of powder. As the laser draws, the heat of the laser fuses the particles of powder together. At the end of the cross-section, another layer of powder is applied to the surface and then it too is drawn and fused, adhering to the layer below. When the part is finished, the unsolidified powder is removed from the part. Currently materials available for functional testing include: elastomeric, polystyrene, sand form patterns, rapid steel and copper polyamide. Typically SLS parts are not used for appearance quality parts based on the granular surface finish and the finishing work necessary to achieve appearance quality. WhiteLight Design offeres SLS prototypes to fit your quick-and-dirty functional model needs. We welcome you to contact us for more information.
-Size limitations: are basically 10 x 12 x 16″
-Materials: Nylon (Duraform PA), Glass-Filled Nylon (Duraform GF), Flame Retardant Nylon, Durable Nylon (Duraform EX), and SLS Flex.
-Accuracy: resolution quality and geometrical dimensional tolerance is ranged at: 0.003″ – 0.005″ of an inch, considering surface finish texture.
