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PBF: Powder-Bed Fusion

Power Bed-Fusion is a powder-based additive manufacturing process for producing high-resolution, low porosity and high surface quality end-use objects at volume. PBF uses infrared as a binding source. The finished product is smooth and uniform with little layering.

Mechanical properties of PBF 3D printed parts are in many ways superior to SLS-produced prints. PBF also addresses the sustainability issue through re-usability of the powder.

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Technical Information

  • Maximum print size of 380 x 284 x 380 mm
  • Quickly prints parts with high tensile strength, fine feature resolution and well-defined mechanical properties
  • Materials available: Nylon PA12
  • Mass production of parts with intricate detailing

 

Frequently Asked Questions

PBF parts have excellent strength and durability, comparable to injection molding in many applications, with isotropic properties superior to FDM.

Yes. It is specifically designed for production runs and batch manufacturing, not just prototyping.

Yes. PBF’s scalable production makes it ideal for digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing.

Because the entire layer is fused uniformly with infrared energy, parts exhibit consistent strength in all directions, unlike FDM where Z-axis is weaker.