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Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing (PBF)
PBF Services for Your Rapid Manufacturing Requirements
3Diligent ProdEX’s powder bed fusion service offers the broadest range of 3D Printing materials and technologies (DMLS, EBM, DLM, SLM, LaserCUSING, SLS, MJF), enabling us to consistently deliver outstanding quality parts. Our ability to leverage supply partners with particular expertise in certain materials and build dimensions ensures that we can deliver you unmatched value. Submit an RFQ through the ProdEX secure portal to see for yourself.
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Powder Bed Fusion Service at a Glance
- Standard Tolerance0.005" (0.125mm)
- Stock Surface Finish300-450 µin Ra
- Lead Time2 – 10 Business Days
- Maximum Size14"×14"×15" (350mm × 350mm × 380mm)
- Minimum Layer Thickness.001" (.025mm)
- Minimum Feature Size.005" (0.125mm)
- Minimum Wall Thickness0.04" (1mm)
Advantages
Durable Parts. Sintered thermoplastic parts can withstand moderate wear with relative isotropy. Metal printed parts are stronger than cast parts.
Material Selection. Choose from more than 20 materials with a range of properties.
Intricate Geometries. Loose powder provides support to printed features above, allowing for geometries otherwise impossible.
As-built Assemblies. Observing the minimum clearance, SLS can produce multi-part assemblies in a single run.
Limitations
Tall, Unsupported Structures. Relayering operation can damage tall features that are not properly supported.
Surface Finish. Abrasive stock finish requires post-processing to smooth.
Hollow Cavities. Internal hollow cavities need to be perforated to drain unused material.
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