SLs Printing
SLS printing is perfect for many of your rapid prototypes, low- and mid-volume productions, and functional testing.
Even highly advanced SLS printing technology isn’t completely reliable if you’re not working with the right team of manufacturing professionals.
Quickparts has the experienced engineers, advanced facilities, and industry know-how to support all your SLS printing needs.
How it Works
SLS printing uses a high-powered laser to fuse small particles of powdered material together into complex and durable 3 dimensional parts.
This laser selectively fuses the powdered material by applying heat and pressure, a process also known as “sintering”.
Let us be your resource to determine which manufacturing process is right for your project.
About Quickparts
Quickparts is a pioneer in the 3D printing world.
We are the originator of a full digital manufacturing platform that delivers on-demand additive and traditional manufacturing services. From rapid prototyping to appearance models and volume production, Quickparts operates the most advanced technology and possesses the expertise to handle any additive manufacturing project.
With facilities stationed around the world, each staffed with experienced engineers laser-focused on meeting your specific requirements as effectively and quickly as possible, you can trust Quickparts with all of your manufacturing needs.
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When do you need our SLS services?
Our SLS professionals recommend laser sintering 3D printing techniques for different applications.
- Prototypes that have good mechanical properties
- Smaller components in a limited quantity
- Complicated art forms and spare parts
- Lightweight designs
The Basics of SLS 3D Printing
SLS – or Selective Laser Sintering – builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer using a high-powered laser to selectively fuse powdered material.
The process begins with a bed of powdered material – typically thermoplastic polymers or ceramics – spread uniformly across the build platform. The entire powder bed is then pre-heated to a temperature just below the melting point of the chosen material.
The SLS machine deposits a layer of powdered material on the build platform. Guided by your CAD, a laser precisely targets and sinters specific points, causing fusion. After each layer, the build platform lowers, and more powder is added. This layer-by-layer process continues until the entire 3D object is formed. After cooling, the object is removed from the powder bed, excess powder is removed, and additional post-processing steps may be applied for specific finishes.
SLS produces robust, complex geometries, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. The unsintered powder serves as support for overhanging structures, eliminating the need for dedicated support structures.
How do we provide SLS printing services?
We try to manage our SLS selective laser sintering projects differently and partner closely with our clients. Our dedicated engineers and other professionals work with our clients to understand their goals right from the beginning and talk through the product from prototype to production if necessary. Our project engineers will guide you in selecting the best materials for your prototype ensuring the optimal output!
However, we never compromise quality standards while designing the prototypes of the desired shape. Our team will discuss project delivery requirements, timeline, and cost. Our aim is to maintain transparency in the selective laser sintering printing process.
Created by 3D systems, we use a number of large-frame systems. Our specially designed printers are used for creating resilient parts. In most cases, we use chemical-resistant thermoplastics for the prototypes. You will find high durability because of the use of this material.
Using the SLS 3-dimensional printing technology, we apply laser to deal with raw materials like nylon powder. Our innovative printers enable us to maintain precision. The layer heights ranging from 50 to 200 microns are easily manageable by SLS 3D printers.
Learn more about our SLS 3D printing service and start a quote today!