Sinterit from Poland just released their Lisa low cost laser sintering 3d printer. It is priced at some 8000 USD. Slowly, laser sintering machines that are affordable are entering the market and could find a way to your workshop in near future.
Here is the team presenting their technology in a video by http://www.idtechex.com/:
Here are main technical data on Sinterit Lisa:
Basic tech specs:
Here is the team presenting their technology in a video by http://www.idtechex.com/:
Here are main technical data on Sinterit Lisa:
Basic tech specs:
- laser diode: 5W
- layer thickness: 0.06-0.15mm (2.4-5.9 mils)
- print-bed size:15x20x15cm (5.9x7.9x5.9in)
- max print size: 13 x 17 x 13cm (5.1x6.7x5.1in)
Multi-zone heating:
- heated piston
- heated cylinder
- heated feed-bed
- heated print-bed
Speed:
- depends on model and material
- efficiency: 30 cm³/h (1.83in³/h)
- speed: 15mm/h (0.6in/h)
Machine dimensions:
- 65 x 55 x 40 cm (25.6x21.6x15.7in)
- weight: 30kg (66lbs)
- single-phase power
- max power consumption: 2kW
Software:
- Sinterit Studio 2016
- WiFi communication
- integrated camera
- supported file types: STL, OBJ, 3DS, FBX
Material:
Sinterit Lisa datasheet in pdf:
- PA12 black
- removable overflow bin
- more materials available soon
Here is the example of a print result in a video released by the company:
Sinterit Lisa datasheet in pdf: