Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF)
Stereolithography (SLA)
PolyJet Matrix
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Post Processing Services
3D Modeling & CAD Services
3D Scanning Services
Design Guidelines
Technology Guide
Material Guide
Painting Guide
Case Studies
Blog
Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS) 3D Printing
General Purpose Prototypes & Production Parts
Ultra durable, accurate & functional parts with excellent throughput. Ideal for high volume production.
Get an Instant SLS Quote
STEP | STP | SLDPRT | STL | DXF | IPT | 3MF | 3DXML | PRT | SAT files
All uploads are secure & confidential.Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing
General Purpose Prototypes & Production Parts
Ultra durable, accurate & functional parts with excellent throughput. Ideal for high volume production.
What is Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an industrial additive manufacturing process that fuses together powdered thermoplastic polymers using a high powered laser. The laser selectively sinters the particles of the powder and binds it together to create a solid structure, layer by layer. SLS offers fantastic part throughput with its unique ability to nest thousands of parts within the boundaries of the machine without the need for support structures. This allows it to be used not only for rapid prototyping, but also for high volume manufacturing of end-use parts. SLS offers 5 high performance 3D printed materials that offer durability, electric static dissipation, temperature resistance, USP Class VI Biocompatibility, and/or Flame, Smoke Toxicity (FST) UL-94 ratings.
Manufacturing using Selective Laser Sintering 3D printing services is ideal for producing parts that look, feel and perform like end-use parts. They offer a uniform matte finish with little to no visible layer lines. Functionally they perform exceptionally well in demanding applications, offering consistent mechanical properties, abrasion resistance and excellent impact resistance. This makes SLS 3D printing a great substitute for injection molding or functional rapid prototyping at low to mid sized production volumes.
What is Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing process that uses powdered thermoplastic polymers which are fused together using a laser. The high powdered laser selectively sinters the particles of the powder and binds it together to create a solid structure layer by layer. SLS offers fantastic part throughput with its unique ability to nest thousands of parts within the boundaries of the machine without the need for support structures. This allows it to be used not only for rapid prototyping, but also for high volume manufacturing of end-use parts. SLS offers 5 high performance 3D printed materials that offer durability, electric static dissipation, temperature resistance, USP Class VI Biocompatibility, and/or Flame, Smoke Toxicity (FST) UL-94 ratings.
Manufacturing using Selective Laser Sintering 3D printing services is ideal for producing parts that look, feel and perform like end-use parts. They offer a uniform matte finish with little to no visible layer lines. Functionally they perform exceptionally well in demanding applications, offering consistent mechanical properties, abrasion resistance and excellent impact resistance. This makes SLS 3D printing a great substitute for injection molding or functional rapid prototyping at low to mid sized production volumes.
26" x 22"
Max X/Y Build Volume
± 0.25
MM Part Tolerances
5
High Performance Materials
2-5 Day
Average Lead Time
26" x 22"
Max X/Y Build Volume
± 0.25
MM Part Tolerances
5
High Performance Materials
2-5 Day
Average Lead Time
Materials| Selective Laser Sintering
White PA12
Black PA12
Nylon ESD
Glass Filled
Aluminum Filled
Nylon PA12
Durable Polymer for Prototyping & Production
Nylon PA12 (PA 2200) is a highly functional polyamide material that provides a consistent surface finish, excellent resolution and feature detail. PA 2200 is ideal for both functional prototyping as well as end use applications that require complex thin wall parts, chemical resistance, snap fits and/or low vibration resistance. PA 2200 is biocompatbile according to EN ISO 10993-1 and USP/Level VI/121 °C
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 50 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 1,700 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 24 % | ASTM D638 |
Izod Impact Strength | 32 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 154°C @ 0.65 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Black Nylon PA12
Durable Black Parts for Prototyping & Production
Black PA12 is a highly functional polyamide material impregnated with black dye to offer a uniform matte black surface finish, along with excellent resolution and feature detail. Black Nylon PA 12 is ideal for both functional prototyping as well as end use applications that require complex thin wall parts, chemical resistance, snap fits and/or low vibration resistance in a black finish.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 50 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 1,700 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 24 % | ASTM D638 |
Izod Impact Strength | 32 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 154°C @ 0.65 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Nylon ESD
Electrostatic Dissipative Nylon 12
Nylon ESD is a functional Nylon12 polyamide impregnated with a permanent electrostatic dissipative coating to minimize the risk of electrostatic charge. The material is coated with a 844AR Aerosol by MG chemicals which is cured at room temperate and will not crack peel or chip during typical use.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 50 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 1,700 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 24 % | ASTM D638 |
Izod Impact Strength | 32 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 120°C @ 0.65 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Nylon Glass Filled
High Rigidity Glass Filled Nylon
Nylon GF is a glass filled polyamide material ideal for creating exceptionally stiff & hard parts for both prototyping and functional end-use applications. Glass Filled Nylon is best for applications that require high heat resistance and dimensional stability. The unique glass filled infill helps prevent warping and breaking making it a great material for creating large functional parts.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 51 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 3,200 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 9% | ISO 527 |
Izod Impact Strength | 35 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 179°C @ 0.45 MPa | ISO 75 |
Alumide
Aluminum Filled Rigid Metallic Polyamide
Alumide is a unique Selective Laser Sintered polyamide mixed with aluminum particles. Alumide offers a excellent metallic finish with superior thermal properties and dimensional stability. The alumide is a great material for metallic-like parts at low cost.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 48 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 3,800 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 4% | ISO 527 |
Izod Impact Strength | 29 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 179°C @ 0.45 MPa | ISO 75 |
Materials| Selective Laser Sintering
White PA12
Black PA12
Nylon ESD
Glass Filled
Alumide
Nylon PA 12
Durable Polymer for Prototyping & Production
Nylon PA12 (PA 2200) is a highly functional polyamide material that provides a consistent surface finish, excellent resolution and feature detail. PA 2200 is ideal for both functional prototyping as well as end use applications that require complex thin wall parts, chemical resistance, snap fits and/or low vibration resistance. PA 2200 is biocompatbile according to EN ISO 10993-1 and USP/Level VI/121 °C
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 50 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 1,700 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 24 % | ASTM D638 |
Izod Impact Strength | 32 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 154°C @ 0.65 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Black Nylon PA 12
Durable Black Parts for Prototyping & Production
Black PA12 is a highly functional polyamide material impregnated with black dye to offer a uniform matte black surface finish, along with excellent resolution and feature detail. Black Nylon PA 12 is ideal for both functional prototyping as well as end use applications that require complex thin wall parts, chemical resistance, snap fits and/or low vibration resistance in a black finish.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 50 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 1,700 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 24 % | ASTM D638 |
Izod Impact Strength | 32 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 154°C @ 0.65 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Nylon ESD
Electrostatic Dissipative Nylon 12
Nylon ESD is a functional Nylon12 polyamide impregnated with a permanent electrostatic dissipative coating to minimize the risk of electrostatic charge. The material is coated with a 844AR Aerosol by MG chemicals which is cured at room temperate and will not crack peel or chip during typical use.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 50 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 1,700 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 24 % | ASTM D638 |
Izod Impact Strength | 32 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 120°C @ 0.65 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Nylon Glass Filled
High Rigidity Glass Filled Nylon
Nylon GF is a glass filled polyamide material ideal for creating exceptionally stiff & hard parts for both prototyping and functional end-use applications. Glass Filled Nylon is best for applications that require high heat resistance and dimensional stability. The unique glass filled infill helps prevent warping and breaking making it a great material for creating large functional parts.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 51 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 3,200 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 9% | ISO 527 |
Izod Impact Strength | 35 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 179°C @ 0.45 MPa | ISO 75 |
Alumide
Rigid Metallic Polyamide
Alumide is a unique Selective Laser Sintered polyamide mixed with aluminum particles. Alumide offers a excellent metallic finish with superior thermal properties and dimensional stability. The alumide is a great material for metallic-like parts at low cost.
MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 48 MPa | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 3,800 MPa | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 4% | ISO 527 |
Izod Impact Strength | 29 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
Heat Deflection Temperature | 179°C @ 0.45 MPa | ISO 75 |
Material Surface Finishes | Selective Laser Sintering
Material Surface Finishes | Selective Laser Sintering
Start a new SLS Quote
STEP | STP | SLDPRT | STL | DXF | IPT | 3MF | 3DXML | PRT | SAT files
Start a new SLS Quote
STEP | STP | SLDPRT | STL | DXF | IPT | 3MF | 3DXML | PRT | SAT files
Design Guidelines | Selective Laser Sintering
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing process that uses powdered thermoplastic polymers. This design guidelines covers specific design parameters, which will need to be followed to prevent build failures from occurring. We have set minimum allowed tolerances to ensure your parts are built successfully and perform to the the highest standards of the technology.
Accuracy
Layers are fused together using a laser that selectively scans and hardens the fine particles of powder to create a solid structure. The machine begins sintering at the bottom of the powder bed, building up each cross section by the set layer height of 60-100 um. Parts are typically produced within +/- 0.25mm for most geometries.
Surface Finish
Parts produced using SLS provide a uniform finish with excellent mechanical properties and abrasion resistance, making it a suitable substitute for injection molding as well as functional prototyping alike. We also offer in-house dying and painting services to take your parts to the next level.
Pricing
Optimizing your designs for Selective Laser Sintering will help keep manufacturing costs down. Price is primarily based upon the X, Y, & Z extents of your part. Small, dense parts are priced the most competitively in this technology. Wall thickness has less of effect on the cost of manufacturing your part than the overall size of it.
Build Size
Our SLS machines by EOS have a building volume of: 700 mm x 380 mm x 580 mm (27.6 x 15 x 22.9 in.), a standard layer thickness of 100 um, and a laser diameter of 0.4mm with a laser offset of 0.25mm. SLS offers excellent part accuracy and repeatability with most parts being within +/- 0.25mm. Tighter tolerances are achievable upon request.
Minimum Wall Thickness
1 mm
Engraved Details
Thickness & depth of at least 0.8 mm
Embossed Details
Thickness & depth of at least 0.7 mm
Clearance
0.5 mm
Minimum Hole Size
1.5 mm or 3 mm for internal chanels
Layer Height
60 μm- 100 μm
Maximum Build Size
700 mm x 380 mm x 580 mm (27.6 x 15 x 22.9 in.)
Tolerances
±0.25%, with a lower limit of ±0.25 mm.
Surface Finish
Parts are sandblasted and have a uniform grainy matte texture
Warping & Deformities
Avoid large flat planes which are likely to cause warping.
Design Guidelines | Selective Laser Sintering
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing process that uses powdered thermoplastic polymers. This design guidelines covers specific design parameters, which will need to be followed to prevent build failures from occurring. We have set minimum allowed tolerances to ensure your parts are built successfully and perform to the the highest standards of the technology.
Accuracy
Layers are fused together using a laser that selectively scans and hardens the fine particles of powder to create a solid structure. The machine begins sintering at the bottom of the powder bed, building up each cross section by the set layer height of 60-100 um. Parts are typically produced within +/- 0.25mm for most geometries.
Surface Finish
Parts produced using SLS provide a uniform finish with excellent mechanical properties and abrasion resistance, making it a suitable substitute for injection molding as well as functional prototyping alike. We also offer in-house dying and painting services to take your parts to the next level.
Pricing
Optimizing your designs for Selective Laser Sintering will help keep manufacturing costs down. Price is primarily based upon the X, Y, & Z extents of your part. Small, dense parts are priced the most competitively in this technology. Wall thickness has less of effect on the cost of manufacturing your part than the overall size of it.
Build Size
Our SLS machines by EOS have a building volume of: 700 mm x 380 mm x 580 mm (27.6 x 15 x 22.9 in.), a standard layer thickness of 100 um, and a laser diameter of 0.4mm with a laser offset of 0.25mm. SLS offers excellent part accuracy and repeatability with most parts being within +/- 0.25mm. Tighter tolerances are achievable upon request.
Minimum Wall Thickness
1 mm
Engraved Details
Thickness & depth of at least 0.8 mm
Embossed Details
Thickness & depth of at least 0.7 mm
Clearance
0.5 mm
Minimum Hole Size
1.5 mm or 3 mm for internal chanels
Layer Height
60 μm- 100 μm
Maximum Build Size
700 mm x 380 mm x 580 mm (27.6 x 15 x 22.9 in.)
Tolerances
±0.25%, with a lower limit of ±0.25 mm.
Surface Finish
Parts are sandblasted and have a uniform grainy matte texture
Warping & Deformities
Avoid large flat planes which are likely to cause warping.
Industry Advantages| Selective Laser Sintering
Rapid Turnaround
Whether you need one part or a thousand, get them quickly with the ultra high throughput of Selective Laser Sintering 3D printing.
High Accuracy
Easily produce end-use parts with a uniform finish and excellent aesthetics in a variety of colors.
Durable
Functional parts that are capable of being used in demanding, end-use applications such as aerospace and automotive.
Scalable
The more parts you order, the more efficient and cost effective your parts will be. This makes SLS ideal for large volume production of end-use parts.
Industry Advantages| Selective Laser Sintering
Rapid Turnaround
Whether you need one part or a thousand, get them quickly with the ultra high throughput of Selective Laser Sintering 3D printing.
High Accuracy
Easily produce end-use parts with a uniform finish and excellent aesthetics in a variety of colors.
Durable
Functional parts that are capable of being used in demanding, end-use applications such as aerospace and automotive.
Scalable
The more parts you order, the more efficient and cost effective your parts will be. This makes SLS ideal for large volume production of end-use parts.
Aerospace
Automotive
Healthcare
Film & TV
Industrial Design
Architecture
Case Studies | Selective Laser Sintering
COVID relief efforts supported by Forge Lab's 3D Printing services. See the technologies & materials we offer for medical-end use applications.
How Forge Labs used a combination of 3D scanning & SLS 3D printing to reconstruct a 12,500 year old fossilized skeleton of bison occidentalis.
A comprehensive guide to the 3D Printing Industry in Toronto, Ontario. How 3D printing has become an integral part of the factory of tomorrow
Case Studies | Selective Laser Sintering
COVID relief efforts supported by Forge Lab's 3D Printing services. See the technologies & materials we offer for medical-end use applications.
How Forge Labs used a combination of 3D scanning & SLS 3D printing to reconstruct a 12,500 year old fossilized skeleton of bison occidentalis.
A comprehensive guide to the 3D Printing Industry in Toronto, Ontario. How 3D printing has become an integral part of the factory of tomorrow
