Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printers produce three-dimensional objects by sintering powered materials. They sinter the powdered materials using a high power laser. The high power laser forms layers one by one by fusing the powdered material. The unused powdered material automatically fills in the hollow spaces during the 3D printing process.
Polyamide 12 (PA 12): As a form of general-use plastic, PA 12 is popular among manufactures due to its toughness, high impact strength, and ability to resist both chemicals and weather. The SLS 3D printing material further flexes seamlessly without fracture. However, PA 12 does not provide three-dimensional objects with a rough and matte surface.
Polyamide 11 (PA 11): The polyamide bioplastic is produced from vegetable oil. In addition to absorbing a lower amount of water, PA 11 can accept the high loading of fillers and resist chemicals. It also has high elasticity and isotropic behavior. But PA 11 is more expensive than other forms of SLS 3D printing materials.
Aluminum-Filled Nylon (Alumide): As its name suggests, this powdered material is produced by combining polyamide/nylon and aluminum dust. Alumide has a much higher density than other SLS 3D printing materials. Also, it comes with exceptional thermal and conductive properties, along with providing the three-dimensional object with a metallic appearance.
Glass-Filled Nylon (PA-GF): PA-GF is 70% nylon and 30% glass fiber. In addition to being a stiff powdered material, PA-GF also has very good mechanical strength. Its effectiveness in resisting high temperature and wear makes PA-GF one of the most preferred SLS 3D printing materials for producing applications and functional parts that require a higher level of strength and stiffness.
Carbon-Fiber Filled Nylon (PA-FR): PA-FR is 70% nylon and 30% carbon fiber. At present, PA-FR is used widely in manufacturing and molding processes due to its high-strength-to-weight ratio. Also, it is one of the stiffest 3D printing materials. Many manufacturers opt for this expensive 3D printing material to produce components for automobiles and airplanes.
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Aurum3D has experience in 3D printing both enterprise and consumer products using SLS 3D printers and powdered material. Our in-house 3D engineers help clients to choose the right powdered material according to the nature and needs of the item to be 3D printed. Also, they enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of the SLS 3D printing materials using the right additives.
Polyamide 12 (PA 12): As a form of general-use plastic, PA 12 is popular among manufactures due to its toughness, high impact strength, and ability to resist both chemicals and weather. The SLS 3D printing material further flexes seamlessly without fracture. However, PA 12 does not provide three-dimensional objects with a rough and matte surface.
SLS 3D printing technology most manufacturers opt for Polyamide 12 (PA 12) or Nylon 12. But they have the option to choose from a wide range of powdered SLS materials – Polyamide 12 (PA 12), Polyamide 11 (PA 11), Aluminum-Filled Nylon (Alumide), Glass-Filled Nylon (PA-GF), and Carbon-Fiber Filled Nylon (PA-FR). Also, they can improve the mechanical and thermal properties of the powdered materials using aluminum, glass fibers, carbon fibers, and similar additives.
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