SLS 3D Printing

SLS 3D Printing Details

Fast turn around industrial 3D printing base in Baton Rouge, serving New Orleans and the gulf south.

Selective laser sintering (SLS) printing is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the production of precise and durable parts suitable for direct use in end-use applications, low-volume production, and rapid prototyping. It stands out as a cost-effective solution for industrial 3D printing services due to its ability to manufacture parts in large quantities without the need for support structures. The primary materials used in SLS printing are predominantly nylon, offering a range of infills that enhance material properties, such as stiffness through carbon-filled compositions or flame retardancy.

The process of selective laser sintering involves the utilization of a high-power laser, such as a carbon dioxide laser, to fuse small particles of plastic powders together, creating a cohesive mass that adopts the desired three-dimensional shape. By scanning cross-sections derived from a 3D digital representation of the part, generated from sources like CAD files or scan data, the laser selectively fuses the powdered material on the surface of a powder bed. After each cross-section is scanned, the powder bed is lowered by the thickness of a single layer, a fresh layer of material is added on top, and the selective laser sintering process continues iteratively until the entire part is fully formed.