SLS Part Post-processing
The Fuse Sift is used as part of the post-processing stage of the SLS process.
Designed to be easy-to-use, the Sifts modular design simplifies the process of using the build chamber for part extraction, powder reclamation and refilling.
No other SLS system on the market provides the same level of functionality from one machine. A negative air pressure system keeps the powder within the Sift for a clean and tidy workspace.
Formlabs Fuse Sift Benefits
Low waste
Produce fully-functional parts with up to 70% recycled powder to maximize recyclability and optimize cost per part. Formlabs Fuse Sift’s sieve filters out particles to be remixed with new powder and reused in future prints.
MATERIAL REFRESH RATE: 20-50%
Build Chamber
A key component of the SLS process, the build chamber contains the powder of the material you are printing with keeping the sintered and unsintered parts contained during printing.
After the job is complete seamlessly transfer the build chamber to the sift were you can begin part extraction. Having a spare build chamber allows you to run a new job straight after the previous job boosting efficiency and reducing lead times.
A clean workspace
SLS post-processing can get messy, so the Fuse Sift incorporates an external vacuum.
The integrated hose and controls allow you to easily tidy up your workspace, clean off a build chamber, or remove debris from the sifter mesh. A standard hose socket means you can use any vacuum that is safe for use with fine powders.
For customers with environments that have more stringent safety requirements, an optional purchase of a ATEX / Class II Division 2 vacuum is available from Formlabs.
All-in-one powder recycling and recovery
The Formlabs Fuse Sift, combines part extraction, powder recovery, storage, and mixing in a single device.
Produce fully-functional parts with competitively high powder recyclability to enable less waste and lower cost per part.
Fuse Sift will dispense and mix used and new powder automatically so you can reduce waste and control your powder supply.
Formlabs SLS 3D Printing Process
Preform
Use the free print preparation software, PreForm, to import STL, OBJ, or 3MF files, orient models, estimate print times, and pack parts for optimized density, reducing print time and limiting waste.
Easily set up your Fuse 1+ 3D printer and achieve fast printing thanks to the 30W laser. Print same-day prototypes and enable small series manufacturing of durable end-use parts in under 24 hours.
Reclaim
All-in-one powder management station combines part extraction, powder recovery, storage, and mixing in a single device. Fuse Sift will dispense and mix used and new powder automatically so you can reduce waste and control your powder supply.
Finish
Fuse Blast is an advanced automated finishing solution for SLS parts that quickly removes powder and consistently delivers professional parts that are clean to the touch. Deliver a smooth, semi-gloss, and dye-ready surface finish with the polishing option.
Formlabs SLS Specification
| Feature | Fuse 1+ 30W |
|---|---|
| Laser Type | 30 Watt Fiber Laser Unlocks Same-Day, In-House 3D Printing |
| Material Compatibility | Complete Powder Range All Core Powders + Nylon 11 CF Powder |
| Print Environment Options | Inert Gas and Air Inert Gas Enhances Material Properties and Recyclability |
| Efficiency | Low Waste Printing Enabled by High Print Density and Material Recyclability |
Formlabs Fuse Sift Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Printer Compatibility | Fuse 1+ |
| Dimensions | 99.1 × 61.0 × 188.8 cm, 39.0 × 24.0 × 61.8 in |
| Height when open | 190 cm (75 in) |
| Fuse Sift Dimensions (W × D × H) | 99.1 × 61.0 × 188.8 cm, 39.0 × 24.0 × 61.8 in |
| Build Chamber Dimensions (W × D × H) | 27.9 × 34.2 × 48.9 cm, 11.0 × 13.5 × 19.3 in |
| Minimum Access Dimensions (W × D × H) | 221.1 × 122.0 × 218.0 cm, 87.1 × 48.0 × 85.8 in |
| Fuse Sift Weight | 93 kg (without build chamber or powder), 205 lb (without build chamber or powder) |
| Build Chamber Weight | 11 kg (17.6 kg, full with 20% packed powder), 24.3 lb (38.8 lb, full with 20% packed powder) |
| Air Filtration Technology | Replaceable HEPA filter |
| Build Volume (W × D × H) | 16.5 x 16.5 x 30.0 cm (with radiused corners), 6.5 × 6.5 × 11.8 in (with radiused corners) |
| Vacuum Requirements | Auxiliary vacuum with static dissipative components that is grounded and bonded (e.g., a NFPA 652 compliant vacuum) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet (1000 Mbit), USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet Connectivity | RJ-45 Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) LAN port. Connect with a shielded Ethernet cable (not included): minimum Cat5, or Cat5e or Cat6 for 1000BASE-T. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Frequency: 2.4 GHz |
| Supported security | WPA/WPA2, USB Connectivity USB (rev 2.0) B port with a USB A-B cable |
| Sound Emission: | Does not exceed 76.5 dB(A), Fuse Sift Control Interactive touchscreen, physical buttons |
| Fresh Powder Hopper Capacity | 10.7 kg Nylon 12, 23.6 lb Nylon 12 |
| Used Powder Hopper Capacity | 9.8 kg Nylon 12, 21.6 lb Nylon 12 |
| Operating Environment: | 18 – 26 ºC, 68 – 80 ºF, ≤ 30% ambient humidity |
| Air Handling: | Negatively pressurized hood with replaceable HEPA filter, Independent venting system |
| Air Filtration | Replaceable HEPA medium |
| Power Requirements | With a vacuum that draws less than 6 A (230 VAC) / 12 A (120 VAC): EU: 230 VAC, 7.5 A (dedicated circuit), US: 120 VAC, 15 A (dedicated circuit) With a vacuum that draws more than 6 A (230 VAC) / 12 A (120 VAC): EU: 230 VAC, 10 A (dedicated circuit), US: 120 VAC, 20 A (dedicated circuit) |
Industries we work with
TriMech Advanced Manufacturing is used in a wide variety of industries
Architectural Design & Construction
- Model making
- Urban planning
- Concepts
High Tech & Consumer Products
- Aesthetic and function testing
- Concepts and prototypes
- Sales and marketing models
Dental, Medical & Life Sciences
- Anatomical models
- Medical devices
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Surgical planning models
Industrial Products, Mold Tool & Die
- Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
- Injection molding
- Silicone molding
- Sand and investment casting
- Thermoforming
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