Practice Selective Laser Sintering (sls), Selective Laser Melting (slm), Electron Beam Melting (ebm) (3.1)

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Question 1.
What does SLS stand for?
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Think about lasers and sintering.
Question 2.
Name one material used in SLS.
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It's a common plastic material.
3Question 3.
What type of materials does SLS primarily work with?
- Metals
- Thermoplastics
- Ceramics
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Remember the materials discussed in class.
4Question 4.
True or False: SLM creates stronger parts than SLS.
- True
- False
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Consider the differences in processing methods.
Question 5.
Design a small part using SLS technology considering its advantages and limitations. Discuss its applications and reasons for material choice.
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Focus on how SLS features enable complex shapes and discuss material suitability.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the choice between SLS, SLM, and EBM could affect a project budget and timeline for producing metal parts for aerospace.
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Consider the cost of machinery, materials, and production speeds.

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