SLS 3D Printing - How to Make Strong Functional Parts (HANG TEST)

#sls3dprinting Want to learn how to make strong functional parts using selective laser sintering or SLS 3D printing? In this video, we'll teach you everything you need to know about selective laser sintering.
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00:00 Intro. We'll go over what you'll learn in this video.
0:39 SLS printing. We'll explain in which category SLS 3D printing belongs.
1:07 How an SLS printer works. In this section, we'll explain in detail how an industrial SLS 3D printer works.
2:25 The difference and similarities between SLS and MJF. You'll learn about the main difference between these two similar technologies: the heat source. Also explained are the main similarities between SLS 3D printing and MJF.
3:40 The main advantages and limitations of SLS. In this part of the video, we'll explain when to use FDM 3D printing and when not to use this technology for your project.
5:20 Costs of SLS printing. We'll provide some of the reasons why SLS is relatively expensive.
5:57 Designing for SLS printing. Here, we'll discuss some of the problems encountered when designing or printing using SLS technology. On top of that, we'll provide some tips to avoid these problems.
7:31 Economies of scale. In this section, you'll learn why SLS 3D printing is could be good for lower/bulk(500-1000 parts) production runs.
8:30 Main applications of SLS parts. In this final part, we'll talk about some of the main applications SLS parts are used in.
9:02 Recap of the video.
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0:39 What is SLS printing?
1:07 How an SLS pinter works.
2:25 The difference between SLS and MJF
3:40 The main advantages and limitations of SLS
5:20 Costs of SLS printing
5:57 Designing for SLS printing
8:30 Main applications of SLS parts

[@marksztripszky3584]

Great video! Please don't use footage when people dig around in sls powder without ppe 1:54

[@prafs13]

PBF (Powder bed fusion) is the right term. THis inclused SLS,MJF,HSS(high speed sintering)! it also engulfs the new powder processes which would soon be launched

[@bendoan8743]

Hi Protolabs, I’m a recently separated U.S. Navy service member and landed a position with 3D Systems. I’d love a copy of 3D Printing Handbook!

[@viralVids676]

Loved the vid!

[@ioanalexandrubiz3096]

a copy of that book would be helpful
where can i find more details like: fuse rate, temperature that powder is heated, cleaning process of the machine, etc.?

[@charleswan2551]

If I want precision, smooth surface and yet can withstand heat of approx. 80 degrees Celcius. Which type of 3D printing method is best? I use it for automotive parts and will use the 3d printed part as a source for resin tooling.

[@ProtolabsMFG]

Hi Charles, in this case heat resistant SLA resin would be best.

[@malikshadab4887]

How to reduce the amount of powder material usage in order to make a single product at a time?

[@ProtolabsMFG]

Hi Malik, you can put it flat on the bed to ensure fewer coating layers of powder, a.k.a more efficient orientation.

[@varun333bansal]

waiting for my copy of this book..

[@wouterplaetinck6887]

I recognize TU Delft campus there 🎉

[@sonalshah4988]

When will i receive my copy. :)

[@stefanherbek2025]

Very good video thx. :-)

[@MetalGearMk3]

3Dhubs SLS is only 100 microns on the Z? Other SLS system have 50 even 25 micron on the Z. At 100 micron it makes it hard to print threads.

[@yannismarle7797]

all i keep for this vidéo is 7:07 : BIGGAH, IS ALWAYS BETTAH