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Fuse 1

This 3D printer uses the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing technology. The SLS 3D printing process uses a laser to precisely fuse Nylon powder layer after layer, until the part is finally done.

Fuse 1 SLS workflow

The Fuse 1 is equipped with two separate build volumes or chambers. That means that once one build is completed, users can directly launch a second build while they remove the first one.

This is a real time-saver, as post-processing steps for powder 3D prints can be quite long to carry out. Depowdering happens in the dedicated Fuse Sift, a separate “all-in-one powder recovery” machine that de-powders prints and prepares unused powder for re-use.

In terms of 3D file preparation and printer control, Formlabs offers PreForm desktop software.

Technical Specifications

Technology

Selective Laser Sintering

 

Build Volume (W × D × H)

 

16.5 x 16.5 x 30 cm
6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in

Layer Thickness

 

110 microns
0.004 in

 

Laser Type

 

Ytterbium Fiber 10W

 

Laser Spot Size (FWHM)

 

200 microns
0.0079 in

Material Refresh Rate

 

30% – 50%

 

Build Chamber

 

Modular, compatible with Fuse 1 and Fuse Sift

 

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