The Laser Sintering (LS) technology uses a CO2 laser to fuse a variety of thermoplastic and metal powders. This process uses sliced CAD data to build functional prototypes, models, casting patterns, and end-use products layer-by-layer. Because this is an additive process, highly complex geometries can be built quickly and easily. The un-sintered powder encases the parts during the build eliminating the need for support structures. The key advantage of LS is its ability to rapidly produce durable, functional objects for a wide variety of applications.

Today, the LS process is being used not only for prototypes, but for end-use part manufacturing as well. The cost-effectiveness of our low volume production in conjunction with material-specific properties has made the LS process attractive to the aerospace industry and others.

• - Working parts and assemblies with fine detail and surface finishing
• - Can be finished for aesthetic and/or cosmetic applications
• - Dimensional accuracy within thousandths of an inch
• - Complex geometries produced more rapidly than machining or casting/molding

Capabilities

• - Living hinges
• - High-flex snaps
• - Water/air tightness
• - Load bearing
• - Impact resistance
• - Temperature tolerance

Materials

• - Rigid and flexible plastics
• - Metals
• - Rubber-like elastomers
• - Low-temp, low-ash patterns

Industries

• - Aerospace
• - Automotive
• - Consumer products
• - Commercial and Industrial
• - Medical/Surgical tools and instruments