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Powder Bed Fusion (MJF, SLS)

Powder Bed Fusion, which can use both metals and polymers, offers design freedom.

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1-5 days

Average lead time for a prototype

50+

Materials to choose from

5 min

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Discover the Advantages of Powder Bed Fusion (MJF, SLS)

HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) uses fusing and detailing agents over a powdered Nylon 12 building area, with infrared lamps fusing an entire layer in a single pass. This highly efficient method can build functional, geometrically complex parts 80 micron layers at a time, with mechanical properties that rival injection molded parts.

Powder Bed Fusion offers a wide range of material options. Choose materials such as titanium, tool steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) yields accurate prototypes as well as functional production parts with quick turnaround.

Parts made using Powder Bed Fusion require limited support structures during printing, due to the unused powder acting as support. This can result in complex internal structures. Examples include the cooling channels inside turbine blades; excess powder can simply be poured out of these internal volumes.

Applications

Aerospace
Medical
Automotive
Consumer goods
Electronics
Jigs and fixtures

Materials

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Nylon 11 (PA11)

Bio-based nylon with good impact resistance and chemical resistance

Nylon 12 (PA12)

Engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance

Nylon 12 Glass Bead (PA12 GB)

Nylon 12 filled with glass beads, enhancing stiffness

Polypropylene

Lightweight thermoplastic with good chemical resistance and flexibility

TPU 88A (BASF Ultrasint 3D)

Flexible thermoplastic polyurethane with high abrasion resistance

TPU 95A (Lubrizol M95A)

Versatile thermoplastic polyurethane with good durability and flexibility

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Finishing

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