selective laser sintering, or sls, is a rapidprototyping technology that turns 3d cad data into physical parts in a matter of hours.sls is an additive manufacturing technology that uses powdered nylon 11, nylon 12 andpeek materials. parts produced are light-weight, highly durable, and both heat and chemicalresistant, making sls an excellent choice for producing production parts without theexpense of tooling.
rapid prototyping and 3d printing, the sls process begins by splitting 3d caddata into thin cross-sections or layers. the data is then transferred to the sls additivemanufacturing equipment. the machine then begins to create the firstlayer. after a leveling roller spreads a thin layer of powdered material across the powderbed, a co2 laser traces the cross-section
on the material. as the laser scans the surface,material is heated and fused together. once a single layer is complete, the powder bedis lowered to make room for the next layer. more material is introduced from the powdercartridge and rolled out smooth, while unused material is recycled. the process is repeated,building layer upon layer until the part is complete.as sls parts are built, they are encompassed by unsintered powder which provides supplementalstrength and eliminates the need for support structures.complex designs and assemblies once thought impossible are now being redesigned with slsas cost-effective integrated structures. solid concepts manufactures parts utilizing nylonwith property enhancing fillers to create
rugged sls parts suitable for a variety ofprototype and production applications. typical uses for sls include: tools and fixtures,fuel tanks, flight rated components for unmanned aerial vehicles, automotive designs, air-ducts,architectural models and artistic sculptures. for more information, visit: http://www.solidconcepts.com/technologies/selective-laser-sintering-sls/
