1.Dictionary
The following terms and forms have been adopted and used in the manual.
1. SINTERIT LISA 3D PRINTER (3D printer, printer, machine, device, product) –
a selective laser sintering (SLS) machine used in additive manufacturing (AM)
processes. Device dedicated for professional and quick manufacturing of three
dimensional (3D) models of spatial objects.
2. SINTERIT STUDIO – dedicated software for the Sinterit Lisa Printer. Sitnerit Studio
as a desktop application allows to prepare 3D models (set them in the printable area -
called Print Bed) and track the print status of the printer during the printing process.
3. PA12 SMOOTH (PA12, polyamide powder, nylon powder, PA powder, PA12 powder,
powder) – a polyamide powder with the granulation at 20-100 micrometers. Black and
smooth material is suitable for printing detailed objects, rigid and extremely durable
against unfavourable conditions (such as temperature). Due to its mechanic strength
and heat resistance, dedicated for functional prototypes or end-use parts.
4. FLEXA BLACK – a material from the Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers (TPU)
group. Elastic, flexible and resistant to inter alia chemical agents. Similar in its
properties to rubber. Possesses good formability properties (returns to its initial
shape). Suppresses hits and shocks well. Not as resistant to high temperatures as
PA12 Smooth.
5. RECOATER – a Recoater in the form of a roller, moving on a guide bar by means
of a wire. Used to transfer the powder from the Source Bed to the Print Bed during
the printing process.
6. SOURCE BED (Source, Feed Bed) – a chamber storing new, unsintered powder.
7. PRINT BED – a chamber where the sintering of powder takes place, creating the
print.
8. OVERFLOW BIN – a chamber used to collect the excess unsintered powder,
transferred from the Source Bed to the Print Bed by the Recoater.
9. FRESH POWDER (PA12 Smooth Fresh Powder - container no. 1) – virgin powder,
used for refreshing, needs to be mixed with the used powder in correct proportions.
Fresh Powder is not suitable for printing (the print may not be successful).
10. PRINT READY POWDER (PA12 Smooth Print Ready Powder - container no. 2) –
powder ready to be used by the printer.
11. USED POWDER all the unsintered powder that remains after the printing and
cleaning process. Suitable for printing if we Flexa Black. If using PA12 - suitable for
printing after refreshing by 30 % of Fresh Powder.
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