Practice Selective Laser Sintering (2.1) - Power Based Am Process

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Question 1.
What materials are mainly used in Selective Laser Sintering?
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Think about what material allows for rapid prototyping.
Question 2.
What does the acronym SLS stand for?
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Focus on the heating method and material involved.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of the SLS process?
- To melt metals
- To fuse polymers
- To create molds
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Think about the primary materials in the process.
4Question 4.
True or False: SLS requires additional support structures for all parts.
- True
- False
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Consider how the process itself offers support.
Question 5.
Design a part that utilizes SLS technology's capabilities, describing its intended application, material choice, and how you would optimize the build parameters.
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Consider the end-use and performance requirements when selecting materials and parameters.
Question 6.
Analyze the trade-offs between SLS and traditional manufacturing methods for a specific part you can think of.
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List the benefits and drawbacks of both approaches to make a comparison.

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