SLS 380
Industrial-scale, process controlled additive manufacturing solution for selective laser sintering
Production-grade nylon materials, advanced software workflow and new selective laser sintering technology come together for a highly productive solution for direct 3D production.
The SLS 380 delivers best-in-class part quality, fast build times, automated production tools, and a lower total cost of operation over similar printers.
The SLS 380 is a high throughput SLS additive manufacturing solution with unprecedented levels of throughput, consistency, performance, and yield. Optimized for those who want to take the next step in integrating additive manufacturing into their factory-floor ecosystem, 3D Systems’ SLS 380 and its complementary software, material handling, and post-processing solutions answer the demand for cost-effective batch production parts.
The SLS 380 features closed-loop process controls that enable high levels of repeatability across multiple parts, builds, machines, and sites. In addition to a new water-cooled laser, the system utilizes a custom-developed 3D Systems algorithm to manage, monitor, and control in real-time, the thermal uniformity within the build chamber.
The algorithm manages eight separately calibrated heaters, together with an integrated high-resolution IR camera that captures over 100,000 thermal data samples from within the build chamber per second. This data, together with the IR sensor, maintains temperature stasis for every part build-layer, for the duration of the build process. With a more consistent thermal uniformity across the build process, manufacturers can now deliver more dimensionally stable parts with better mechanical performance, higher repeatability, and greater yields – all with fewer human interventions and lower overall operating costs.
An important part of the SLS solution capability is the material quality center (or MQC) to control, blend, and deliver material on-demand for an optimal ratio of fresh and recycled powder. There are two MQC options for SLS printers: the MQC Single and the MQC Flex. The MQC Single is designed to connect to one SLS printer, whereas the MQC Flex is optimized to deliver material to up to four printers simultaneously, minimizing waste and eliminating operator intervention. The MQC Flex automatically blends fresh and recycled powder according to your specified mix ratio, and includes a recycled powder bin that provides convenient and immediate storage for unused powder post-printing. Both versions of the MQC feature fully-automated material feeding and an integrated breakout station for post-processing.
Enables the use of multiple materials on a single printer. Quickly change materials with minimum labor to maximize value and expand application offerings of the SLS printer. Can be used with or without a MQC module. Compatible with SLS 380 and select legacy printers.
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Technology
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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) |
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Build Volume (XYZ)
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381 x 330 x 460 mm |
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Accuracy
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250 µm + 100 µm/25 mm |
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Layer Thickness
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0.08 – 0.15 mm (standard 0.10 mm) |
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Light Source
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100 W CO2 Laser – Industrial grade with Galvo scanners with Z-coil |
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Nozzle Size
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/ |
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Printing Speed (Maximum)
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up to 2.7 l/hr |
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Input Format
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STL, STEP, or .3MF, prepared and optimized using 3D Sprint® software. |
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Material Catridge
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Transport – Material Quality Control (MQC) |
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Build Platform
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Print Bed Thermal Management: Closed loop thermal control with IR camera and 8 heaters with 8 heater zones |
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Material
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7 materials: PA11, PA12, GF, AF, CF, HST Pure white, black, aluminum metallic, more |
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Printing Software
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3D Sprint® , Printer UI,3D Connect™ Capable |
