Selective Laser Powder Sintering (SLS) Process The SLS process is called selective laser sintering and was developed in 1989 by C.R. Dechard of the University of Texas at Austin. The SLS process is formed from a powdered material. The principle is to spread the material powder on the upper surface of the formed part and…
SLS Process Characteristics The SLS process is characterized by a wide range of materials, not only for the manufacture of plastic parts, but also for the manufacture of ceramic, wax and other materials, in particular for the production of metal parts. This makes the SLS process attractive. The SLS process does not require support because…
3D Printing (3DP) Process The three-dimensional printing process was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology E-manual Sachs et al. It has been commercialized by Soligen Corporation of the United States under the name of DSPC (DirectShell Production Casting) to manufacture ceramic shells and cores for casting. The 3DP process is similar to the SLS…