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Selective Laser Sintering flexible (SLS) Sintered rubber in 50, 60, 70, 80 Shore-A, SLS TPU 88A

Layer thickness

100 µm - 150 µm

System construction space

Sintered rubber: 200 x 250 x 330 mm, TPU: 700 x 380 x 580 mm

Available materials

Sintered rubber in 50, 60, 70, 80 Shore A, SLS TPU 88A

Lead time

from 3 working days

Laser sintering is a generative, layer-based construction process. The model is constructed via local sintering or melting of layers of powdered material using focused laser radiation. This means that any three-dimensional geometries can be created in 3D printing. The elastic, neoprene-like material SLS Rubber expands your scope in the SLS process. In addition, the SLS TPU material opens up long-term stability for you. Together, the two flexible SLS materials provide numerous advantages due to their greater elasticity.

Material

In SLS rubber, a powdered starting material is fused layer by layer with the aid of a laser to form a three-dimensional geometry. Depending on the exposure power, the elasticity and thus the Shore hardness can be controlled. Subsequent infiltration gives the components their corresponding properties and the selected color. In the case of SLS TPU material, the starting material is also in powder form. However, the manufacturing process is only single-stage. After fusion and removal of the residual powder, the components are final. SLS TPU components can also be dyed to your desired color.

SLS

rubber

50 Shore-A

SLS

rubber

60 Shore-A

SLS

rubber

70 Shore-A

SLS

rubber

80 Shore-A

BASF

Ultrasint TPU®

88 Shore-A white

Materialdatasheet

BASF

Ultrasint TPU®

88 Shore-A black

Materialdatasheet

SHORE hardness, named after Albert Ferdinand Shore, is a measure used primarily for elastomers and rubber-elastic polymers. It is directly related to the penetration depth and is thus a measure of the material hardness. The elasticity additionally depends on the geometry of the plastic part .

Application examples for SLS rubber + TPU


SLS rubber

Is very suitable in the field of prototyping with functional or design samples. Typical areas of application are:

  • Soft component holding fixtures
  • Elastic fixtures
  • Handles for medical devices and industrial products
  • Holding devices and protective covers for sensitive products

SLS TPU

In addition to prototyping, it is also very often used in series production. Due to the possibility of chemical smoothing, TPU components can also be used in the field of seals. Typical areas of application are:

  • Seals for cars or electronic devices
  • Assemblies with seals
  • Soft component holding fixtures
  • Elastic fixtures
  • Handles for medical devices and industrial products
  • Tubes or flexible keyboard keys (conditionally suitable in series production)
  • Holding devices and protective covers for sensitive products

Your advantages

  SLS rubber TPU
Excellent elasticity
Color variety
Desired color  
Tightness through chemical smoothing  
Tear resistant
Cost-saving because no basic costs in the form of tooling costs
Fast availability due to daily line start-up  
Perfect fit due to high detail accuracy

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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) flexible

Advice tailored to your needs

At 1zu1, we help you find the perfect solution by combining the best technology with a wide range of materials. And this is implemented in the shortest possible time and with the highest technical precision.

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Sebastian Mathies

1zu1sales
business developer
T +43 5572 33 333-834
sebastian.mathies@1zu1.eu

»1zu1prototyping, that's like fast food on the level of top gastronomy. And if necessary, with a lot of portions.«

Sebastian Mathies knows that the eye also eats. That's why he chooses the right ingredients, the right technology and the necessary finishing steps. The result: prototypes to your taste.

Systems


At 1zu1

we currently have 13 SLS machines for plastics with different materials at your disposal. We are constantly investing in new machine technologies. On all machines we realize build layers from 40 - 100 µm and wall thicknesses from 0.22 up to 0.65 mm. Previously visible layers disappear more and more, clean and smooth sidewalls are created, fine or large parts can be produced even more accurately. We start daily with all materials. Our standard lead times are 3 days. Larger dimensions or quantities on request.

 

SLS systems Type designation Construction layer thickness System construction space Wall thickness Materials
EOS FORMIGA P 100 100 µm 200 x 250 x 330 mm 0.45 mm SLS Rubber
EOS FORMIGA P 110 100 µm 200 x 250 x 330 mm 0.45 mm PA12, PA12 GB, PP01
EOS FORMIGA P 110 Velocis 100 µm 200 x 250 x 330 mm 0.45 mm PA12, PA12 GB
EOS EOS P 396 100 µm 340 x 340 x 600 mm 0.65 mm PA12, PA12 GB, PA12 FR, PA 603-CF, PP01, TPU
EOS EOS P 500 100 µm 500 x 330 x 400 mm 0.5 mm PA12
EOS FORMIGA P 110 FDR 40 µm 200 x 250 x 125 mm 0.22 mm PA11
In the prototal group

In SLS, a wide range of different equipment and materials are available to our entire customer network. The number of 60 SLS machines is divided into 20 EOS P1xx -, 20 EOS P3xx -, 5 EOS P5xx - and 15 EOS P7xx machines. The material variety ranges from standard materials to special materials. We are proud to be part of this international group of companies.

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