For example, the Powder Handling Station ensures ergonomic workplace organization and a high level of powder recovery.
#Os x fuse professional
The Lisa X comes with the dedicated Sinterit professional tools to make printing and post-processing easy and effective. In addition, there is no related sandblasting solution for the Formlabs printer. With the incomplete set for the Fuse 1, the powder losses can become a problem. Post-processing: The aforementioned add-on equipment, such as a dedicated purification station and the Sandblaster, makes the post-processing stage with Sinterit pretty clear and efficient in terms of material savings. If the Lisa X does not pose any issues due to the related add-on equipment, the same process might be difficult with the Fuse 1. The only significant difference lies in material changeover. As for the Formlabs machine, to speed up the process, it applies cooling outside the printer, with the fusion bed removed.Įase of use: Both 3D printers are user-friendly and very simple to use.
Speed: The printing process revealed the fact that the speed of the Lisa X is actually up to 40% faster than that of the Fuse 1, the cooling time included. In this regard, the capabilities of the Fuse 1 are somewhat restricted. For example, PA11 CF (Carbon Fiber) is a highly resistant and strong material (stronger than certain aluminum alloys). The nitrogen chamber also enables printing with a variety of powders not available for the Fuse 1. However, when comparing parts printed with PA11, the Lisa X has way better mechanical properties thanks to the built-in nitrogen chamber which removes oxygen from the build area (the Fuse 1 doesn't have a nitrogen chamber). Printouts durability: The parts and models made of PA12 are durable on both devices. We couldn't test printouts made with elastic materials because Fuse 1 doesn't offer flexible materials, as of April 2022. Minimal differences: Lisa X has stronger and better thin walls, while the Fuse 1 has better mini holes, but generally, the prints are very comparable. Printout quality: Having tested printouts with PA12, in both instances, print quality is very good. As for the Fuse 1, it represents the first generation of SLS printers from the SLA-specialized company. Technology: The Lisa X is the third generation Sinterit printer from the company specializing in SLS printers. To find out the difference between the Sinterit Lisa X and the Formlabs Fuse 1 models, we will explore the important aspects of the workflow. Now, we are going to elaborate on some of the aspects to see the pros and cons of the machines in question. The printer offers a more powerful laser, convenient rectangular shape and larger diagonal, adjustable layer thickness to control speed/smoothness of printing, built-in nitrogen chamber, and a wider range of supported materials.
Limited possibilities of using some materialsĪs can be seen from the comparative table above, the Lisa X stands out in several ways. Open Environment and control over printing process
Let’s start with the main characteristics defining each of the two models reviewed:
This way, we can get an insight into the current state of the market and see whether the progress in the technology is really that rapid. In this review, we are going to compare two SLS solutions - the brand new, cutting-edge Sinterit Lisa X and another high-end product released in the previous year, the Formlabs Fuse 1. Indeed, more and more businesses are getting unprecedented benefits due to this 3D printing method, which provides a really high return on investment. The recent advances in Selective Laser Sintering technology became a true milestone for industrial-grade additive manufacturing.