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Powders

◦ Alumide is a blend of Polyamide (SLS) with Aluminum powder. While
the Polyamide provides properties of a rigid plastic material, the

Aluminum gives off a matte and metallic-looking surface that can also

resist high temperatures and is slightly porous. Alumide is printed
with Laser Sintering technology. It works by spreading a very thin layer

of powder on the surface of the machine bed, and a laser

successively melts thin lines in the powder that bond together to form
the layers of the model.

◦ Polyamide (Nylon) with its strength and flexibility, polyamide allows for

high levels of detail on a 3D-printed product. The material is especially

suited for joining pieces and interlocking parts in a 3D-printed model.
Polyamide is used to print everything from fasteners and handles to toy

cars and figures.