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Automatically build functional parts, casting patterns and tooling inserts from your 3-D CAD data.

Representing the future of Instant Manufacturing technology, the Sinterstation HiQ system directly produces end-uuse plastic or metal parts, tooling inserts, or casting patterns from your 3-D D CAD data files. Eliminate the need for machining, tooling, casting or other secondary processes — and save time and money.

Technology: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS™) process Material Classes: Powder - Thermoplastics, Thermoplastic

Elastomers, Metals, Composites

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Benefits:

Consistent part quality

• Producing consistent parts, today and tomorrow, from build-to-build and from system-to-system

• Meeting the needs of instant manufacturing

Improved ease-of-use

• Easier build set-up and break-out

• Reduced operator skill level

• Increased automation, less training required

Reduced operating costs

• Improved material recycling yields

Applications:

• Complex polyamide or glass-filled nylon parts and prototypes

• Complex metal tooling, parts and prototypes

• Complex investment casting patterns

• Flexible, functional parts with rubber- like performance characteristics.

PLASTIC PARTS METAL PARTS TOOLING CASTING PATTERNS

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For a limited promotional period, SinterScan™

software will be provided at no cost with the purchase of each new Sinterstation HiQ system.

SinterScan software implements an advanced scanning strategy which will result in a less orientation-sensitive build set-ups, uniform properties in X and Y directions, and improved surface finish. Many users will find this an invaluable tool in their day-today operation of the system. This limited time offer represents a substantial value, so act now!*.

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PN 70591 Issue Date - 20 Aug 04

3D Systems, Inc.

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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

LASER & SCANNING

HiQ system 30 watt CO2 laser with standard Beam Delivery System (BDS) at 5 m/sec (197 in/sec)*

maximum scan speed

HiQ+HS system 100 watt CO2 laser with high-speed Celerity™ BDS at 10 m/sec (394 in/sec) maximum scan speed BUILD ENVELOPE

Physical maximum build envelope W381 x D330 x H457 mm (W14 x D12 x H17 in) (XYZ)**

SYSTEM CONTROLLER & SOFTWARE

Control software Proprietary SLS system software Operating system Windows 2000 Professional Input data file format .stl

POWER

System 240 VAC 12.5 kVA, 50/60 Hz, 3-phase

380 VAC 12.5 kVA, 50/60 Hz, 3-phase AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE

Operating temperature range 16-27°C (60-80°F) Temperature setpoint range 18-24°C (65-75°F) Temperature stability ± 2°C (± 5°F) Relative humidity <70% non condensing SYSTEM WARRANTY

One year from installation date.

Includes parts, labor, and 3D Systems’ software upgrades.

Intelligent Thermal Control System for Consistent Part Quality. This core technology included with the HiQ™ SLS system accurately monitors build temperatures throughout the build volume, automatically calibrating on a layer-by-layer basis, resulting in extraordinary quality parts with highly consistent mechanical properties throughout the part geometry. This control of the build process offers easy-to-use, highly repeatable operation from build-to-build, and system-to-system, with less training required, reduced skill to operate, and producing parts that require less post-processing. In addition, the Intelligent Thermal Control System delivers improved material recycling yields of the materials optimized for use with the Sinterstation HiQ system — DuraForm^®PA, DuraForm GF and LaserForm™ A6 materials — resulting in reduced operating costs.

Add High Speed (HS) for Maximum Productivity. For maximum speed and productivity, choose the Sinterstation HiQ+HS system. This advanced system replaces the HiQ system’s 25 watt CO₂laser and Beam Delivery System (BDS) optics with the more powerful 100 watt CO₂laser and high speed Celerity™ BDS optics to increase vertical build speed up to 1.8X faster (when using DuraForm material).

Easy-to-use Advanced System Control Software. Included with each new HiQ system is the new LS 3.4 software — offering new features that both new and advanced users will appreciate:

• Self-learning feature in the build-time-estimator greatly enhances accuracy of estimate

• Smart Feed — Ability to perform Smart Feed Calculations outside of Preview; especially helpful when Adding/Deleting Parts during the build process. Smart Feed capability has also been added for CastForm PS material

• Advanced .STL file cutting — Cut .STL files along non-flat parting surfaces. Draw and edit the cut line, or punch rectangular or elliptical holes through parts. Includes pre- defined dovetail and tooth patterns for cuts

• Opti-Scale™ software calculates scale- and offset-factors

• Rotate view point by right mouse button and zoom using wheel mouse

Various levels of RealMonitor™ software allow advanced users to monitor, track and tune their system in more detail.

Large Range of Laser Sintering Materials for Multiple Solutions. SLS systems are optimized for use with the following laser sintering materials:

• DuraForm PA polyamide nylon or DuraForm GF glass-filled nylon for complex plastic parts and prototypes

• LaserForm™ metal family for a variety stainless steel or tooling steel like characteristics for complex metal tooling, parts and prototypes

• CastForm™ PS material for creating complex investment casting patterns

• Somos^®201 material for flexible, functional parts with rubber-like performance characteristics

All specifications are based on tests using 3D Systems’ SLS systems and 3D Systems’ LS materials. For weights and measures, refer to the SLS system Site Preparation Guide.

** Physical maximum build envelope is the maximum physical volume that a part can be produced in the machine. For LaserForm metal material, the maximum part height (Z) limit should not exceed 152 mm (6 in) for LaserForm ST-100 material and 203 mm (8 in) for LaserForm ST-200 material.

Warranty/Disclaimer: The performance characteristics of these products may vary according to product application, operating conditions, material combined with, or with end use. 3D Systems makes no warranties of any type, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use.