Selective Laser Sintering

Selective laser sintering is a process which produces a physical, three dimensional object, a conceptual model or master pattern. A Selective laser sintering machine uses a computer controlled laser to fuse or sinter thin layers of powdered thermoplastic materials or metals to create a 3D model. The Selective laser sintering process has the widest selection of material properties and capabilities of any rapid prototyping process. Producing a pre-production Selective laser sintering part can significantly enhance communication among project team members. This physical model will allow manufacturers to accommodate engineering design changes quickly and improve supportability.