Cost savings with InnovPA for SLS Rapid Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping

Cost savings in Selective Laser Sintering Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing

Markets: Selective Laser Sintering Prototyping

Polymers: PA 12, PA 6

Key performances:
Cost savings

Raw material consumption reduced

Increased productivity

Scrap reduction compared with current SLS nylon powders

Due to increasing costs Service Bureau using selective laser sintering are actively searching for ways to reduce costs while improving performance to broaden their offer.

The high quality nylon powder Innov´PA allows significant cost savings whatever the laser sintering machine is used.

How does Innov´PA reduce manufacturing cost without compromising on part performances?

By reducing the raw material consumption
By increasing the productivity
By decreasing scrap, especially when manufacturing big batches
By reducing development time through a tailor-made and independant technical support

INNOV´PA reduces the raw material consumption

The reduction of the raw material is achieved through:
	a refreshing rate reduced from 40% down to 25 % (less virgin powder is needed when running a new job)
	a higher level of powder re-use after sifting: from 4 to 8 times!
	scrap reduction, thanks to its unmet reproductibility

- Case study -
	Company Actvity: Rapid Prototyping Machine: EOS P350 Material: Nylon Powder for Selective Laser Sintering Time: Innov´PA tested during 6 months Benefits Raw material cost reduced by 50% Increased demand for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS Turnover multyplied by 2 in 6 months) less second operational steps

INNOV´PA contributes to optimize the productivity - whatever the LS machine is

The productivity is enhanced with all current LS machines of the market thanks to:
	reduced cycle time: a higher number of parts built (more units per job!)
	a significant reduction of secondary steps (ease of cleaning and finishing due to superior surface smoothness)
	less machine maintenance compared with several current LS nylon powders

The technical support of the Independant INNOV´PA expert saves your time… therefore your money!

The wide range of Innov´PA grades is provided with a tailor-made and independant support on both types of laser sintering systems provided by the 2 worldwide leaders of the LS market. This support allows YOU TO FOCUS ON YOUR CUSTOMER by reducing:
	the time needed for part development (part design support)
	the time of preparation to launch your production (machine settings support)