Sinterit has a new SLS 3D printer, “Suzy”.
Sinterit has long produced low-cost SLS 3D printers, which use lasers to fuse flat beds of nylon powder. They were one of the first companies to design a system costing far less than the original SLS industrial equipment.
SLS is an incredibly powerful 3D print process that enables easy production of highly complex objects because there is no need for support materials: loose powder holds up all overhangs. This significantly reduces post-processing.
What’s the difference with the new Sinterit Suzy device over their previous SLS systems? Let’s take a look at the specifications:
- Build volume of 130 x 180 x 330 mm
- 30W laser with galvanometric scanner
- Minimum layer height 0.075mm
- Print speed up to 20mm height per hour
- Minimum wall thickness 0.5mm
- 9” touchscreen
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
- Four-zone heating system
- Maximum chamber temperature 210°C
- Average power consumption of 850 W
- Machine is dedicated to PA12 material only
That last point is important. It’s because of the fixed material that they have been able to increase the speed of the machine by 35% over prior devices. That might not seem like a huge increase, but for manufacturers using the Sinterit Suzy, it’s a big deal: they can produce 35% more output with the same machine.
The layer height is extremely tiny, meaning parts produced on the Sinterit Suzy will have very smooth surfaces. This could also contribute to lower post-processing costs.
Sinterit has also set the price of this machine at €17,590 (US$19,310), which is 20% lower than their previous Lisa X model. The Suzy is both faster and cheaper.
Sinterit explained that the Suzy has had some features “trimmed” from the Lisa design, such as “nitrogen chambers and extensive customizable settings”, which were used by few of their clients.
They’ve also reduced the cost of their PA12 powder by a whopping 60%. The combination of these savings could be very attractive for any manufacturer looking for an inexpensive approach for producing high-quality PA12 parts.
Via Sinterit
