The influence of printing orientation on the flexural strength of PA 12 specimens produced by SLS

This article aims to investigate the mechanical characteristics of specimens fabricated using Selective Laser Sintering technology. The research covers flexural specimens, produced by PA12 materials. CAD model dimensions were selected according ISO 178 standard, and chosen specimen geometry is 96 x 8 4 [mm] in bulk. All a specialized machine Fuse 1 (FormLabs, Summerville, MA). Four batches produced, each with different printing orientation (i.e. vertical horizontal) location on plate middle edge powder bed). are tested Shimadzu universal for testing materials, AGS-X 100 kN, unique additional tool 3-point bending specimens.