Materials

Our wide spectrum of materials meets the needs of an even wider range of industries. With the ability to use third-party powders, Sinterit's printers open up access to the broadest range of materials for SLS additive manufacturing.

Materials

Material selection

Type
Printer

Open parameters

We are enabling you to controll full spectrum of parameters of your SLS printer. You can not only create new material profiles, but also adjust to your needs any material profile from Sinterit offer. Thanks to the inert-gas control system (Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480) you can also experiment with third-party powders outside of our offer, opening up a wide range of possibilities
What do you think about our materials portfolio? If it doesn’t have what you’re looking for, get in touch and tell us about your powder needs. We may be working on something that better suits your requirements, or you can inspire us to do so.

Reusing the powder in a simple and cost-efficient way.

What is the refresh rate?

It is the ratio of a minimum amount of fresh powder needed in a mixture of material used in an SLS 3D printer. A lower refresh ratio means better cost-efficiency of the material.

How does it work?

The amount of needed fresh powder is automatically calculated by our software and shown on the printer screen after the print job is finished. Just add shown amount of material into the mixing cycle of used material and you can start your next job with refreshed material

 

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Sample print prices

Material
Printer
Material
Printer
Model
Full bed
Printing Costs
Standard

Standard group of powders great for prototyping, creating detailed objects with excellent surface resolution and manufacturing final parts

Performance & Special Applications
per

This group of powders helps you create functional elements with an extended lifecycle and high mechanical & chemical & thermal resistance.Our materials open up new opportunities for applications in the electronics, automotive, and chemical industries

Flexible

Flexible TPU and TPE materials for prototyping and manufacturing usable parts. Wherever you need flexibility with great mechanical properties use one of our rubber material

Comparison table

PA12 Smooth
PA11 Onyx
PA 11 ESD
PA 11 CF
PA12 Industrial

Cost-efficent rigid polyamide. Best surface quality

Great mechanical and impact resistance. High elongation at break

ESD material for cases. Bio-sourced material

One of the strongest and most versatile materials available on the powder market dedicated to SLS printing technology

A high resistance nylon 12 with very good dimensioning accuracy of prints

KEY FEATURES
Material base
Polyamide 12
Polyamide 11
Polyamide 11
Polyamide 11
Polyamide 12
Intended for
Lisa, Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa X, NILS 480
Software
Sinterit Studio Basic
Sinterit Studio Advanced
Sinterit Studio Advanced
Sinterit Studio Advanced
Sinterit Studio Basic
FUNCTIONS
Stiff/rigid
Non-rigid / durable-tough
High-temperature resistance
High elongation
High-impact strength
Surface Finish
Color
Navy Grey
Black
Grey
Black
Grey mat
APPLICATIONS
Production parts
Snap-fits / Living Hinges
Automotive design
Medical applications
Jigs / fixtures / tools
Visual aid
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Refresh Ratio¹
22%
33%
60%
40%
30%
Nitrogen needed
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength
32 MPa
48 MPa
46 MPa
81 [MPa]
52.3 MPa
Tensile modulus (Young)
1470 MPa
1680 MPa
1850 MPa
2950 [MPa]
1840 MPa
Flexural Strength
47 MPa
62 MPa
56 MPa
100 [MPa]
60.6 MPa
Flexural Modulus
1160 MPa
1420 MPa
1240 MPa
3050 [MPa]
1380 MPa
Elongation at Break
10%
55%
27%
24.5%
7.8%
Impact strength Charpy method – unnotched
16
179+
59
114
29.5
Shore Hardness in scale
D74
D76
D76
D81
D75
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Melting point
185 °C
200 °C
204 °C
197 °C
184.4°C
Heat deflection temperature (HDT A/B)
68 °C
47 °C
103 °C / 171 °C
170 °C / 191 °C
N/A
Flexa Grey
Flexa Soft
Flexa Bright
Flexa Performance

Rubber material for prototypes. Standard material for TPU parts.

Softest material for SLS. Pleasant-to-touch rubber

Visual prototypes can be dyed. Best elongation rubber

New TPU with high strength and flexibility, ideal for use in gaskets, flexible joint covers, vibration dampers

KEY FEATURES
Material base
TPU
TPU
TPU
TPU
Intended for
Lisa, Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480
Lisa X
Software
Sinterit Studio Basic
Sinterit Studio Advanced
Sinterit Studio Advanced
Sinterit Studio Advanced
FUNCTIONS
Elastomeric / rubber-like
High elongation
Surface Finish
Color
Grey
Light Grey
Oyster White
APPLICATIONS
Production parts
Automotive design
Medical applications
Gaskets, seals and hoses
Footwear
Visual aid
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Refresh Ratio¹
0%²
0%²
0%²
Nitrogen needed
No
No
No
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength
3.7 MPa⁴
1.8 MPa
10 MPa
5 MPa
Elongation at Break
136%
137%
318%
100%
Shore Hardness in scale
A70/A90³
A45/A58³
A79
A81-86
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Softening point (Vicat method type A50, 10N)
67.6 °C
60.0 °C
75.1 °C
Melting point
160 °C
150 °C
160 °C
1 Refresh ratio is the amount of refreshing powder that is required to be mixed after the printing with unsintered material.rn2 Flexa materials has 100 [%] of usability. Although to keep the parameters of printouts as high as possible, we recommend adding 10% of fresh powder each timern3 Depending on printing settings and the designrn4 It might need additional refresh with 50% in case of drop of surface quality (every few to over a dozen printouts).rnrnInformation provided within this document are average values for reference and comparison only. Parameters presented in this specification are subject to change without notice. Final part properties may vary based on printed part design, print orientation and material handling.
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Best

FAQ

How should I store the printing powder?

  • Store the powder at room conditions ( ~23°C and 50% humidity – the lower the humidity the better)
  • Always store the material in a sealed dry box/container.
  • Do not leave the container open.
  • Clean the machine right after the printing and store the material immediately after removing the print cake.
  • Do not let the powder stay in the printer for more than a couple of hours.
  • Put a few silicone absorbers into the container (but ensure they don’t end up in the printer when you are filling it)

What is the difference between powders?

The differences between the powders can be found in the table below.

What is the difference between “Fresh” powder and “Starter powder”?

Starter powder is basically a print-ready powder.

In Sinterit we distinguish three powder conditions: print-readyused, and fresh.

Used is a type of powder that you get after the printing, present in overflow bin or remaining after printout cleaning.
Fresh is a type of powder that is being used for refreshing the powder. After mixing this powder with used powder you will receive print-ready.
Print-ready is a type of powder that you can simply pour into the printer and start printing.
Although printing using Fresh is possible it’s not economically optimal therefore Sinterit printers are optimized for using a refreshed (print-ready) powder.

Why do I need an ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean powder?

SLS polyamide powder used for 3D printing is considered particulate matter because of its size. Polyamide powder particles are generally 40 micrometers or smaller. Powder vacuumed in an ordinary vacuum cleaner could cause an explosion.

Such materials are subject to labor regulations on air quality and occupational safety. The procedures call for appropriate maintenance of powders at work. Only certified industrial vacuum cleaners should be used for cleaning such materials. More information about the ATEX Vacuum cleaner can be found here.

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Pricing

Below there are approximate costs for some example models.
Be aware that the quotation assumes that there is only one piece printed. In SLS technology, the cost per part will be much lower with a higher number of elements printed at once.
  • Flexible
  • Standard
Model
Dimensions
PA12
Smooth
PA11
Onyx
Flexa
Grey
Flexa
Bright
Flexa
Soft
TPE
Below
Model volume:
Model volume:
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
Derailleur
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
Driller housing
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
157 €
157 €
157 €
157 €
157 €
157 €
Model
Dimensions
PA12
Smooth
PA11
Onyx
Flexa
Grey
Flexa
Bright
Flexa
Soft
TPE
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €

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