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Sinterstation systems use the SLS Selective Laser Sintering process to create
solid three-dimensional objects, layer by layer, from plastic, metal, or
ceramic powders that are "sintered" or fused using CO2 laser energy.
The inherent materials versatility of SLS technology allows a broad range
of advanced rapid prototyping and manufacturing applications to be addressed.
From aerospace to consumer electronics and automobiles to appliances, companies
around the world use Sinterstation systems to accelerate the design, development,
and market introduction of new products.
Sinterstation systems can process many different types of SLS powders.
A number of plastic-based powders are used to produce functional models
directly in the SLS process. These models have excellent mechanical integrity,
heat resistance, and chemical resistance and can often be used for advanced
testing in an environment similar to that intended for the final product.
Many of DTMs new materials are used for prototype manufacturing applications,
where limited quantities of production-equivalent parts are produced using
tooling and patterns made directly in the SLS process. The tooling and
patterns are built from a variety of plastic, metal, and ceramic-based
powders. In addition, an increasing number of customers are addressing
direct manufacturing applications with SLS technology, using commercial
and custom SLS powders.
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