Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing Perth
What is Selective Laser Sintering?
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a form of powder bed fusion 3D printing which typically uses a laser to sinter layers of polymer powder together. After a layer is sintered together, the powder bed moves down to allow a new layer of powder to be spread over the top. The process continues sintering new layers to the previous layer until the part is completed.
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Selective Laser Sintering is characterised by strong, isotropic, mechanical properties, good UV resistance, and both prototyping and batch production capabilities.
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Here are some examples of SLS 3D printed parts:
SLS 3D Printing Service in Perth
Our SLS 3D printing services in Perth provide high-strength prototypes and production parts for businesses across WA and nationwide. Using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), we manufacture durable nylon components with complex geometries, excellent mechanical performance, and no need for support structures.
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Based in Perth, Afaridan Plastics in one of the largest SLS 3D printing service providers in Australia. Our team offers fast turnaround times, local engineering support, and reliable quality. Whether you need functional prototypes or end-use parts, our SLS process delivers reliable results suitable for demanding industrial applications.
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SLS 3D printing is ideal for Perth industries that require strength, UV resistance, and design freedom. Our local production capability allows us to support projects from early-stage prototyping through to batch manufacturing, all within Western Australia.
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If you’re looking for industrial SLS 3D printing in Perth, our team can help you select the right materials, optimise designs for SLS, and deliver high-quality parts with a quick turn around time.
When to use Selective Laser Sintering
Due to the ability to stack many parts in one build chamber, Selective Laser Sintering can often achieve faster printing rates than SLA or FDM. SLS should be considered when you need very strong prototypes or batch production parts.
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Selective Laser Sintering provides strong, UV resistant parts which can be used in demanding end-use applications where we might not recommend FDM or SLA 3D printing.
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SLS 3D printing is used in Perth and across Australia in industrial applications such as manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence, agriculture, and a range of other industries.
SLS Materials
Selective Laser Sintering primarily utilises polymers such as thermoplastics. Most parts are printed using Nylon 12 but other materials such as Nylon 11 and TPU are also available. Most SLS 3D printing materials are grey or black in colour, however there are some other options available.
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Nylon 12, which is usually a grey colour, can also be dyed to most darker colours such as a dark red, green, or even blue. If bright, vibrant colours are required, it is possible to print using a white Nylon 12. This can also be dyed, resulting in light blues, reds, or other colours.
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Painting can also be an option for SLS 3D printing depending on the durability required.
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Most customers are happy with standard Nylon 12 due to its strength and other properties, but our team is more than happy to discuss your next SLS printing project.
What About Selective Laser Melting?
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is another process that comes under powder bed fusion. The process is remarkably similar to SLS. Instead of using a polymer, the powder utilised is made of metal. The laser is used to melt the metal powder in each layer to form a complete part.
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Here at Afaridan Plastics, we provide Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing services in-house and can outsource SLM 3D printing if required.
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We find that SLS 3D printing is more than capable for most projects, including prototyping and end-use parts. Our parent company, Adarsh Australia, can also produce some parts with CNC machining or casting depending on the geometry. This means there is limited need to invest in expensive (or poor quality) metal 3D printing.​
Industries We Serve With SLS
SLS 3D printing is widely used in Perth and across Australia for demanding industrial applications where strength, accuracy, and reliability are critical. Our SLS technology enables the production of complex, performance parts that meet the requirements of a broad range of industries.
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We regularly support organisations in:
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Manufacturing: Functional prototypes, production parts, jigs, fixtures, and tooling components.
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Engineering: Durable components for mechanical assemblies, testing, and validation, with excellent performance.
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Aerospace: Lightweight, functional components with complex geometries. Suitable for prototyping and end-use applications such as drones and UAVs.
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Defence: Robust parts for testing, fixtures, housings, and complex components where precision and repeatability matter.
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Agriculture: Custom brackets, enclosures, and replacement parts designed to withstand harsh operating environments.
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Product Development: Rapid iteration of functional designs without the constraints of traditional manufacturing.
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Because our SLS 3D printing is based in Perth, we can support projects locally while servicing customers across Western Australia and Australia-wide. From one-off prototypes to short production runs, SLS offers the flexibility and performance required by industry.
Request a Quote for SLS 3D Printing
Contact our team to request a quote for SLS 3D printing services. Our engineers work closely with you to understand your application, performance requirements, and timelines to ensure the best possible solution.​
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With local Perth production, we offer fast turnaround times, clear communication, and dependable quality for customers across WA and Australia. Whether you need a single prototype or a production run, we can provide a quote tailored to your project.
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To get started, provide details such as material preferences, quantities, and intended use case. Our engineers will review your design or idea, assess suitability for SLS manufacturing, and recommend any optimisations to improve strength, finish, or cost efficiency.