MJF vs SLS: 3D Printing Technologies Compared
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) are the two most ubiquitous 3D printing technologies for polymers and elastomers. While they...
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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is one of the most popular 3D printing technologies that produces highly accurate and durable parts that are perfect for end-use, low-to-mid volume production, or for rapid prototyping.
Though SLS provides high detail quality and perfect production repeatability, it is one of the most inexpensive options for industrial 3D printing services because it can build parts in bulk without support structure requirements. SLS 3D printed parts can be post-processed by media tumbling and colouring.
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All designs are checked by engineers before they’re sent for 3D printing. After confirming your order, you will receive status updates on your production.
SLS 3D Printing Materials
Nylon
- PA 12
- PA 12 GF
- PA 11
- PA 6 GB
- TPU 88A
Finishing Options for SLS 3D Printing
Pros & Cons of SLS 3D Printing
| Advantages | Considerations |
| Free form design: doesn’t need support features | Limited material and colour choice |
| Versatile, durable, flexible and chemical resistant material (Nylon) | Surface roughness (however, could be reduced by media tumbling) |
| Scalable into series | Warping issues for large feature |
| Fast: Xometry can deliver them in just 3 days | Limited post-processing options |
| Cheap, especially for small series |
SLS Manufacturing Specifications & Capabilities
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SLA |
MJF | SLS | FDM | SLM | |
| Lead time | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 5 Days |
| Build volume | up to 736 x 635 x 533 mm | up to 380 x 284 x 380 mm；, while we normally recommend the maximum size of 356 x 280 x 356 mm | up to 340 x 340 x 605 mm；hile we normally recommend the maximum size of 320 x 320 x 580 mm | up to 914 x 610 x 914 mm | up to 119 x 189 x 300 mm；Recommended size: within 100 x 100 x 150 mm |
| Layer thickness | min 0.02mm | ~ 0.08 mm | ~ 0.1 mm，and for water-tight parts 1.5 mm, when wall thickness is higher | ~ 0.05–0.3 mm | ~ 0.1 mm |
| Minimum feature size | 0.1 mm | 0.5 mm，Recommended size 0.7 mm | 0.5 mm，Recommended size 0.75 mm | up to 0.2 mm | 1.0 mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.2%（± 0.2 mm） | ±0.3%（± 0.2 mm） | ±0.3% (± 0.3 mm) | ±0.3%（± 0.3 mm） | ±0.1% (±0.1 mm). However, tolerances are not guaranteed on the first attempt at a new design |
| 描述说明 | A technology that produces extremely accurate and high-resolution parts | One of the most popular and inexpensive technologies for industrial 3D printing | A technology that produces highly accurate and durable parts at fast speeds, especially compared to other powder bed fusion technologies | Widely known for a great material selection, accuracy, and possibility to print large parts | Metal 3D printing technology. Selectively fuses a fine metal powder in aluminium or stainless steel |
| Read more about SLA | Read more about MJF | Read more about SLS | Read more about FDM | Read more about SLM |
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