Intelligent Thermal Control System for Consistent Part Quality. This core technology included with the HiQ™ SLS system accurately monitors build temperatures throughout the build volume, automatically calibrating on a layer-by-layer basis, resulting in extraordinary quality parts with highly consistent mechanical properties throughout the part geometry. This control of the build process offers easy-to-use, highly repeatable operation from build-to-build, and system-to-system, with less training required, reduced skill to operate, and producing parts that require less post-processing. In addition, the Intelligent Thermal Control System delivers improved material recycling yields of the materials optimized for use with the Sinterstation HiQ system — DuraForm® PA, DuraForm GF and LaserForm™ A6 materials — resulting in reduced operating costs.

Add High Speed (HS) for Maximum Productivity. For maximum speed and productivity, choose the Sinterstation HiQ+HS system. This advanced system replaces the HiQ system’s 30 watt CO₂ laser and Beam Delivery System (BDS) optics with the more powerful 50 watt CO₂ laser and high speed Celerity™ Beam Delivery System to increase vertical build speed up to 1.8X faster (when using DuraForm material).

Easy-to-use Advanced System Control Software. Included with each new HiQ system is the new LS 3.4 software – offering new features that both new and advanced users will appreciate:

• Self-learning feature in the build-time-estimator greatly enhances accuracy of estimate
  
  
• Smart Feed — Ability to perform Smart Feed Calculations outside of Preview; especially helpful when Adding/Deleting Parts during the build process. Smart Feed capability has also been added for CastForm PS material
  
  
• Advanced .STL file cutting — Cut .STL files along non-flat parting surfaces. Draw and edit the cut line, or punch rectangular or elliptical holes through parts. Includes pre-defined dovetail and tooth patterns for cuts
  
  
• Opti-Scale™ software calculates scale- and offset-factors
  
  
• Rotate view point by right mouse button and zoom using wheel mouse

Various levels of RealMonitor™ software allow advanced users to monitor, track and tune their system in more detail.

Large Range of Laser Sintering Materials for Multiple Solutions. SLS systems are optimized for use with the following laser sintering materials:

• DuraForm PA polyamide nylon or DuraForm GF glass-filled nylon for complex plastic parts and prototypes
  
  
• LaserForm metal family for a variety stainless steel or tooling steel like characteristics for complex metal tooling, parts and prototypes
  
  
• CastForm™ PS material for creating complex investment casting patterns
  
  
• Somos® 201 for flexible, functional parts with rubber-like performance characteristics

For a limited promotional period, SinterScan™ software will be provided at no cost with the purchase of each new Sinterstation HiQ system. SinterScan software implements an advanced scanning strategy which will result in less orientation-sensitive build set-ups, uniform properties in X and Y directions, and improved surface finish. Many users will find this an invaluable tool in their day-to-day operation of the system. This limited time offer represents a substantial value, so act now!*

* Conditions apply.

Benefits
Consistent part quality

• Producing consistent parts, today and tomorrow, from build-to-build and from system-to-system
  
  
• Meeting the needs of instant manufacturing

Improved ease-of-use

• Easier build set-up and break-out
  
  
• Reduced operator skill level
  
  
• Increased automation, less training required

Reduced operating costs

• Improved material recycling yields

Applications:

• Complex polyamide or glass-filled nylon parts and prototypes
  
  
• Complex metal tooling, parts and prototypes
  
  
• Complex investment casting patterns
  
  
• Flexible, functional parts with rubber-like performance characteristics