Question

sls: benefits and limitations
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benefits for sls
since this is a robust process, and its good for complex forms, it can be used to create functional parts.

• no support structure is needed, which leads to more creative freedom.
• there is no detrimental effect or impact on the finish, which you find with fused filament fabrication or vat polymerization processes.
• it is good for aesthetic pieces and prototypes.
• the cost is relatively low.
• it has 100% volume and 100% mass.
• dye can be added to it, and it can be made weather - resistant or water - proof.
• detail is quite high. it is very close to vat polymerization.
• it has excellent layer adhesion and is very dimensionally accurate.
• there is good tensile strength in the layer axis.

what is one benefit of the sls process related to \support structure\?
the support structures can take multiple shapes.
no support structure is needed.
the support structures have minimal effect on the surface of the prints.
the support structure is able to withstand extreme temperatures.

Explanation:

The text on the left - hand side lists benefits of SLS. One of them is that no support structure is needed, which provides more creative freedom. This directly answers the question on the right - hand side about a benefit related to "support structure".

Answer:

No support structure is needed.