FLEXA Performance

General information information

Method

Material type

TPU

Dedicated for

Lisa X

Software

Sinterit Studio Advanced

Material refreshing ratio¹

20² %

Nitrogen needed

Color

light grey

Mechanical properties

Tensile Strength

5 MPa

PN-EN ISO 37:2007

Elongation at Break

100 %

PN-EN ISO 37:2007

Shore hardness in type A scale

81-86

PN- EN ISO 868:2005

Thermal properties

Softening point (Vicat, A50)

PN-EN ISO 306:2014-02

Melting point

internal procedure

1. The refresh ratio is the amount of refreshing powder required to be mixed after a printing with unsintered material.
2. Flexa materials have 100 [%] usability. Although to keep printout parameters at optimal levels, we recommend adding 10% fresh powder for each new printrn
3. Depending on printing settings and the designrnrnrnInformation provided within this document shows values for reference and comparison only. Parameters presented in this specification are subject to change without notice. Final part properties may vary based on a printed part design and orientation, material handling as well as printing environment (humidity and temperature). The manufacturer is responsible for validation whether the printout is accurate and fit for the intended purpose.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (LISA X)

Compatible with

Philippe Bendel

Additive Manufacturing Development Leader – Somfy

The main reason Somfy reached out for the SLS technology from Sinterit was productivity. Printing many pieces in one batch was a game-changer

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Alec Bialek

Head of Jetson’s R&D

When we look at Lisa’s line of printers, or Sinterit at general compared to other companies, the two major things that we liked were the materials, that are open source, so we are not locked into one brand […]. We are able to look around the market and use a material that works best for the part.

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Rigo Herold

Professor Dr.-Ing., Zwickau University in Germany

It was the best choice for me to fulfill all requirements: possibility to print complex structures, price, speed, reliability.

Maurice Briggs

Director at Lazerthrust

Sinterit LISA is the most accessible means to produce precise constraint-free solutions to modern problems. The technology does what it says on the tin and the team at Sinterit is dedicated to working with their customers to achieve their objectives.

Peter Benthues

H. Gautzsch Firmengruppe

For a company at the beginning of an investigation, support from, and discussion with the technology experts is extremely beneficial. The LISA is one of the few economically feasible solutions in the first stages of any AM Strategy. At lower volumes, it is a perfect solution.

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Lluís Llenas

Regner

The FFF and SLA parts are a good choice to get a physical impression of the designs and to assemble rough prototypes. But when it comes to producing reliable prototypes to be verified in our fatigue tests or to send functional samples to our customers for validation, SLS is the only acceptable choice.

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Walter Pucheanu

R&D Technician
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBI) / University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

The print quality of the Lisa PRO is impressive.

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Sean Higgins

Nabson Inc.

In order to keep up with our production demand, we have been operating the Lisa PRO almost 7 days a week for the past couple of months, without incident, and produced over 1500 sleeves.

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Comparison table

Rigid
Elastic

PA12 Smooth

PA11 Onyx

PA 11 ESD

PA 11 CF

PA12 Industrial

Cost-efficent rigid polyamide. Best surface quality

Great mechanical and impact resistance. High elongation at break

ESD material for cases. Bio-sourced material

One of the strongest and most versatile materials available on the powder market dedicated to SLS printing technology

A high resistance nylon 12 with very good dimensioning accuracy of prints

KEY FEATURES

Material base

Polyamide 12

Polyamide 11

Polyamide 12

Intended for

Lisa, Lisa Pro, Lisa X

Lisa Pro, Lisa X

Lisa X

Software

Sinterit Studio Basic

Sinterit Studio Advanced

Sinterit Studio Basic

FUNCTIONS

Stiff/rigid

Non-rigid / durable-tough

High-temperature resistance

High elongation

High-impact strength

Surface Finish

Color

Navy Grey

Black

Grey

Black

Grey mat

APPLICATIONS

Production parts

Snap-fits / Living Hinges

Automotive design

Medical applications

Jigs / fixtures / tools

Visual aid

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Refresh Ratio¹

22%

33%

60%

40%

30%

Nitrogen needed

Yes

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile Strength

32 MPa

48 MPa

46 MPa

81 [MPa]

52.3 MPa

Tensile modulus (Young)

1470 MPa

1680 MPa

1850 MPa

2950 [MPa]

1840 MPa

Flexural Strength

47 MPa

62 MPa

56 MPa

100 [MPa]

60.6 MPa

Flexural Modulus

1160 MPa

1420 MPa

1240 MPa

3050 [MPa]

1380 MPa

Elongation at Break

10%

55%

27%

24.5%

7.8%

Impact strength Charpy method – unnotched

179+

114

29.5

Shore Hardness in scale

D74

D76

D81

D75

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Melting point

185 °C

200 °C

204 °C

197 °C

184.4°C

Heat deflection temperature (HDT A/B)

68 °C

47 °C

103 °C / 171 °C

170 °C / 191 °C

N/A

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Flexa Black

Flexa Soft

Flexa Bright

Flexa Performance

Rubber material for prototypes. Standard material for TPU parts.

Softest material for SLS. Pleasant-to-touch rubber

Visual prototypes can be dyed. Best elongation rubber

New TPU with high strength and flexibility, ideal for use in gaskets, flexible joint covers, vibration dampers

KEY FEATURES

Material base

TPU

Intended for

Lisa, Lisa Pro

Lisa Pro, Lisa X

Lisa X

Software

Sinterit Studio Basic

Sinterit Studio Advanced

FUNCTIONS

Elastomeric / rubber-like

High elongation

Surface Finish

Color

Grey

Light Grey

Oyster White

APPLICATIONS

Production parts

Automotive design

Medical applications

Gaskets, seals and hoses

Footwear

Visual aid

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Refresh Ratio¹

0%²

Nitrogen needed

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile Strength

3.7 MPa⁴

1.8 MPa

10 MPa

5 MPa

Elongation at Break

136%

137%

318%

100%

Shore Hardness in scale

A70/A90³

A45/A58³

A79

A81-86

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Softening point (Vicat method type A50, 10N)

67.6 °C

60.0 °C

75.1 °C

–

Melting point

160 °C

150 °C

160 °C

–

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1 Refresh ratio is the amount of refreshing powder that is required to be mixed after the printing with unsintered material.rn2 Flexa materials has 100 [%] of usability. Although to keep the parameters of printouts as high as possible, we recommend adding 10% of fresh powder each timern3 Depending on printing settings and the designrn4 It might need additional refresh with 50% in case of drop of surface quality (every few to over a dozen printouts).rnrnInformation provided within this document are average values for reference and comparison only. Parameters presented in this specification are subject to change without notice. Final part properties may vary based on printed part design, print orientation and material handling.

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FAQ

How many refresh cycles before full replacement?

With proper storage and refreshment of 20% with each cycle, there is no need to replace the base, unless there are print imperfections or a reduction in the mechanical parameters of the prints.

Can I mix this material with other Flexible materials?

No, you should not mix the materials.

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Changing to another material – what should i do?

According to the manual, carry out the cleaning and sealing replacement cycle of both the printer and the cleaning station.

Is it a replacement for Flexa Grey?

No, it is a material with different properties, greater resistance to abrasion and bending, but less susceptibility to stretching. Nevertheless, in many applications it may turn out to be even better.

Do I need an Advanced to print on it?

Yes, this material is available to Sinterit Studio Advanced users.

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Pricing

Below there are approximate costs for some example models.

Be aware that the quotation assumes that there is only one piece printed. In SLS technology, the cost per part will be much lower with a higher number of elements printed at once.

Flexible
Standard

Model

Dimensions

PA12
Smooth

PA11
Onyx

Flexa
Grey

Flexa
Soft

TPE

Below

Model volume:

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

49,90 €

Derailleur

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

71,80 €

Driller housing

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

157 €

Model

Dimensions

PA12
Smooth

PA11
Onyx

Flexa
Grey

Flexa
Soft

TPE

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

FLEXA Performance