Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Services
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing process that uses a laser to sinter polymer powders into solid parts without the need for support structures. This enables complex geometries and functional components, but requires careful control of powder properties and process parameters to ensure consistency and performance.
Materials Metric provides SLS-focused evaluation and validation services to support reliable production and material performance. Our work focuses on powder behavior, process stability, and final part integrity.
Our Approach
We apply a structured framework that connects material behavior and process parameters to final part performance:
• Material Evaluation to assess powder characteristics and consistency
• Process Optimization to refine energy input and build conditions
• Performance Validation to evaluate density, strength, and structural integrity
This approach ensures that SLS components are dimensionally accurate, structurally sound, and reproducible.
Key Capabilities
- Polymer powder characterization (particle size, flowability, reuse effects)
- Density and porosity analysis
- Process parameter optimization (laser power, scan speed)
- Mechanical testing of sintered parts
- Surface roughness and finish evaluation
- Thermal behavior and sintering consistency
- Shrinkage and dimensional accuracy analysis
- Repeatability and batch consistency assessment
Applications
These services support a range of applications, including:
• Functional prototypes and end-use parts
• Aerospace and engineering components
• Complex geometries without support structures
• Industrial tooling and fixtures
• Research and development applications
Why Choose Materials Metric
Materials Metric delivers scientifically rigorous, ISO 9001:2015–aligned evaluation and optimization services for additive manufacturing processes, supporting consistent part quality, material performance, and engineering validation.
- Methods tailored for polymer powders and SLS processes
- Data-driven optimization of powder behavior and process parameters
- Precise evaluation of density, porosity, and mechanical performance
- Transparent communication and collaborative planning
- End-to-end support from feasibility through validation
- Reliable components that meet engineering and application requirements
Related services
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Services
- Stereolithography (SLA) / DLP Services
- Powder Bed Fusion (Metal AM) Services
- Material Characterization Services
- Mechanical Testing Services
