High speed: The Sintratec algorithm computes faster than market-leading programs
Sintratec Nesting Solution
A milestone in additive manufacturing
Save manual labor, valuable printing time and material by automatically arranging your 3D objects inside the Sintratec S2 build volume with the help of our industry leading Nesting Solution.
Examplary Use Case
Nesting 100 Print Jobs per year means:
50 hours
of work time saved
47 kg
of powder saved
800 hours
of printing time saved
Manual Placement (78 parts)
 78 Parts placed by hand
9 different sized 3D objects |
 Work time: ~30min
Avg. density: 10.6% |
 Printjob height: 363.2mm
System occupation: 22hrs 14min |
 Time to part: 33hrs 20min
Avg. cost per part: 5.75$ |
Nested Solution (78 parts)
| 78 Parts nested freely
9 different sized 3D objects |
 Computing time: ~1:20min
Avg. density: 18.4% |
 Printjob height: 208.2mm
System occupation: 14hrs 12min |
Time to part: 20hrs 33min
Avg. cost per part: 3.69$ |
Nested Solution (114 Parts)
 114 Parts nested freely
9 different sized 3D objects |
 Computing time: 1:07min
Avg. density: 18% |
 Printjob height: 349.1mm
System occupation: 21hrs 28min |
 Time to part: 32hrs 08min
Avg. cost per part: 3.79$ |
Save all this with a Nesting Solution single user license starting at just 1’490 € / year
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More advantages of the Sintratec Nesting Solution
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30 Day Free Trial
Would you like to experience the power of our Nesting Solution for yourself? Then simply fill out the form below, download our Sintratec Central Software, and request your 30-day trial License. You will get to test out all the Nesting features over the course of 30 days – completely free!
Ideal packing density
Sintratec now offers a nesting function as an extension of our Sintratec Central Software. With a single click the imported 3D objects are analyzed by the algorithm and optimally placed inside the cylindrical print area of the Sintratec S2 System. Users are able to choose between different configurations to achieve, for example, the highest packing density or the desired orientation of the components. Not only does the Sintratec Nester solve these calculations much faster in direct comparison with previous market leaders, but also sets new standards in terms of density.
Unprecedented throughput
Packing density is a key factor in optimizing the throughput of 3D production – especially with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), as that process does not require support structures. The more densely the parts are arranged, the more can be produced with a single print job. In contrast to conventional placement, the algorithm can achieve up to twice the density (depending on geometries) and correspondingly reduce the necessary print volume by half. This results in greatly reduced printing times, lower material usage and faster unpacking – in short, a significantly higher throughput.
Low cost per part
The Sintratec Nesting Solution is the next step towards a more efficient additive manufacturing. The combination with the Nester in particular is intended to make the Sintratec S2 system an even more attractive option for print service bureaus and 3D production. Manufacturing of high-quality industrial parts from from the variety of materials available can thus be carried out at especially low unit costs and largely automated.
What users say
The opinion of industry experts that use the Sintratec Nesting Solution:
Available Nesting Modes
The Sintratec Nesting Solution comes with multiple nesting configuration modes. Find a list of pro and cons of each mode below:
Explanation of terms
Upskin Details facing up are printed with sharper edges Downskin Details facing down are somewhat more rounded or washed out |
 Layer Lines
Models are “cut” into cross sections and then printed layer by layer from bottom to top. This leads to slightly visible layer lines in the printing direction. Changing the orientation of the model in respect to the layer line direction also changes the look of the final product. Printing lines are more visible for surfaces with a shallow angle to the layer lines. |
Free
+ Highest packing density
- Not all parts are printed the same
- No control over visible layer lines on parts
- No control over upskin and downskin
Minimal Downskin
+ Downskin (prints with less details) is minimized
+ All parts have identical layer lines
+ All parts have identical up and down skins
- Reduced packing density
Standing Up
+ Parts are printed with the shorter side aligned to the layer lines / All parts have identical layer lines
+ Increased packing density over “minimal downskin” because models are allowed to be flipped upside down
+ Long parts fit in the build volume
- Not all parts have identical up and down skins
- Reduced packing density over “free”
Lying Flat
+ Parts are printed with the longer side aligned to the layer lines (increases part material performance in layer line direction)
+ All parts have identical layer lines
- Not all parts have identical up and down skins
- Long parts might not fit in the build volume
- Reduced packing density over “free”
Slanted
+ Most surfaces are printed with a 45° angle to the layer lines. This balances material performance and optics
+ All parts have identical layer lines
- Not all parts have identical up and down skins
- Reduced packing density over “free”
Keep current upright
+ The orientation of each part before nesting is respected during nesting by keeping the parts upright
+ User has full control over up and down skin and layer line of each part
+ Not all parts have to be oriented the same
– Parts have to be rotated manually by the user before nesting
– Packing density depends on the orientation chosen by the user
Pricing
Below you can find our different licensing options:
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| 6 powerful Nesting Modes |
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| Ultimate License (8 Users) |
Would you like to test our Sintratec Central 2 Software? It is freely available to download:
If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us via [email protected]!