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Our basic guidelines for selective laser sintering include important design considerations to help improve part manufacturability, enhance cosmetic appearance, and reduce overall production time.
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon, TPU, and other PA12 Materials | 12.2 in. x 10.3 in. x 10 in. | 309.88mm x 261.62mm x 254mm |
| PP (Polypropylene) | 12.2 in. x 10.3 in. x 8 in. | 309.88mm x 261.62mm x 203.2mm |
| PA12 White | 19 in. x 19 in. x 17 in. | 482mm x 482mm x 431mm |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer Thickness | 0.004 in. | 0.1016mm |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wall Thickness | 0.030 in. | 0.762mm |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Nylons | 0.03 in. | 0.762mm |
| PP and TPU | 0.04 in. | 1.01mm |
For well-designed parts, tolerances of +/-0.010 in. (0.25mm) plus 0.1% of nominal length can typically be achieved. Note that tolerances may change depending on part geometry.
Larger part sizes (>7 in.) and parts with thin features are the most susceptible to warp. We recommend maintaining a uniform thickness of 0.125 in. (3.175mm) to ensure stability.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard | Bead blast to remove all powder, which leaves a consistent overall texture. |
| Vapor Smoothing | Significant reduction of surface roughness from 250+ ?in RA as-printed to 64-100 ?in RA after smoothing. Available for PA11 Black. |
| Custom | Secondary options include a primer or dye color that can be applied as well as taps and inserts. |
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