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SLS TPU button: an elastic component for a door opener

SLS printing in TPU for controlled elasticity, reliability and quick replacement

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TPU button printed by SLS
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A functional button for an electric door opener, made by SLS in TPU powder, with a focus on controlled elasticity, reliability in use and quick replacement of the original component.

Technical requirements

  • Controlled elasticity under repeated pressure
  • Wear resistance in everyday use
  • Dimensional compatibility with the existing housing
  • Fast turnaround to replace the original part

SLS process

Printing in TPU with an orientation optimised for uniform mechanical properties. Bead blasting as post-processing to refine the surface and achieve functional tolerances.

Finished TPU button
Finished component ready for functional testing and assembly.

Result

A functional button validated in testing under repeated compression cycles, replacing the OEM component within a short time.

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