Dyeing SLS 3D Printed Parts: Benefits and Workflow

Selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printed parts are used across a broad range of industries, from prototyping to production. To further improve their aesthetic and mechanical properties, users of SLS 3D printing often employ post-processing techniques like dyeing, coating, plating, or painting. In this white paper, we’ll outline the process for dyeing SLS 3D printed parts and review the many benefits this process provides.

Introduction

In this white paper, the testing that has been conducted at Formlabs will be shared, along with the results and recommendations for both hardware and dye mixtures to get the best results every time.

Introduction
Dyeing Equipment
Dyeing Workflow
Color and Material Combinations
Advantages of Dyeing
Dyeing Constraints
Conclusions

Dyeing Equipment

We tested dyeing equipment to assemble the optimal setup for dyeing Nylon 12 White Powder. Below, we outline the hardware, dye mixture, and dye bath parameters that achieved the best results in our testing.

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Dyeing SLS 3D Printed Parts: Benefits and Workflow

Introduction

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Dyeing Equipment

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