SLS and Polymer Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing

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Familiarizes students with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printers; their functions, relevant design applications, choosing between and working with a variety of SLS materials, identifying reasons for print failures, and designing successful and repeatable print programs. Introduces SLS printer hardware, maintenance, and common subcategories of SLS printer motion and laser aperture systems. Covers different types of lasers utilized for sintering polymers, how to identify and fix common hardware issues, and how SLS printer technology has changed and improved over the years. Audit available.