SLS / SLM Flashcards
Selective Laser Sintering / Melting technologies
1
Q
SLS / SLM could be used in…
A
Medicine / Dental, Reproduction of cultural heritage, Net shape objects, Jewelry
2
Q
Hausner ratio < 1.25
A
Good flow
3
Q
Hausner ratio 1.25 - 1.5
A
Moderate
4
Q
Hausner ratio > 1.5
A
Poor flow
5
Q
SLS key factors
A
Sintering + Powder + Processing parameters
6
Q
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) used in…
A
Plastics, Ceramics, Glass, Glass-Ceramics
7
Q
SLM (Selective Laser Melting) used in…
A
Metal, and Metal-Alloys
8
Q
Angle of repose < 25
A
Excellent flow, non-cohesive powder
9
Q
Angle of repose 25 - 30
A
Good flow - non-cohesive powder
10
Q
Angle of repose 30 - 40
A
Passable flow - cohesive powder
11
Q
Angle of repose > 40
A
Very poor flow - very cohesive powder
12
Q
Cohesive, definition:
A
of or relating to the molecular force within a body or substance acting to unite its parts.
