SLS 3D Printing

Prototype to Production Nylon Parts

Using SLS technology, Seattle 3D Printing produces nylon parts for engineering, manufacturing, and end-use applications, supporting projects from one-off prototypes to larger production quantities.

About SLS 3D Printing

SLS technology provides good dimensional accuracy and strong mechanical properties while producing complex geometries without support structures. It can create features such as internal channels and lattice structures that are difficult to manufacture with many traditional methods.

Ideal Applications
 – Jigs & fixtures
 – Tooling
 – Replacement parts
 – End-use components
 – Low-volume production
 – Functional prototyping
 – Custom manufacturing
 – Complex part consolidation

SLS is well suited for functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and fixtures, and end-use parts. It produces durable components with complex geometries for a wide range of engineering and manufacturing applications.

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Materials

Nylon 12 is a durable, versatile SLS 3D printing material with excellent strength, dimensional accuracy, and environmental resistance.
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 50.0 MPA
Flexural Strength: 66.0 MPa
Elongation At Break: 11.0%

Nylon 12 Tough is a high-performance SLS material designed for parts that require exceptional toughness, impact resistance, and durability.
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 42.0 MPa
Flexural Strength: 42.0 MPa
Elongation At Break: 25.0%

TPU 90A is a flexible, durable SLS material with excellent elasticity, tear resistance, and impact absorption. 
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 7.2 MPa
Shore Hardness: 90.0 A
Elongation At Break: 110.0% 

The Process

With SLS technology, a high-powered laser selectively fuses powdered material layer by layer to create durable, highly accurate parts. After each layer is sintered, a fresh layer of powder is spread across the build area, and the process repeats until the part is complete.

To learn more about SLS technology and how it can benefit your applications,  contact our team.