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Farsoon 252P Series SLS 3D Printer – Open Platform | 250×250×320 mm

Production-grade SLS platform for polymer R&D and small-batch manufacturing. Available in three chamber configurations — HT252P (428°F/220°C), ST252P (536°F/280°C) and UT252P (644°F/340°C) — the 252P processes PA12, PA11, PA6, TPU, PPS, PEEK and PAEK on a fully open-parameter platform.

  • ✓ Eight-zone radiant heating — bed uniformity ≤ 2°C, no cold-corner warping
  • ✓ Fully open parameters — laser, speed, layer thickness, temperature all user-accessible
  • ✓ PEEK / PAEK capable (UT252P) — 644°F/340°C max chamber, rare at this build class
  • ✓ Lead time: configured to order — US install, operator training and validated profiles included
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What your process engineer actually checks

What your process engineer actually checks

Three temperature tiers, one platform

HT252P (220°C), ST252P (280°C) and UT252P (340°C) cover PA12 through PEEK and PAEK without switching machine families. Eight-zone radiant heating holds bed uniformity to ≤2°C, so part density stays consistent from center to corner on long production runs.

Open parameters, no material lock-in

Laser power, scan speed, hatch spacing, layer thickness (0.06–0.30 mm) and temperature profiles are all user-accessible in BuildStar. Qualify third-party or custom polymers in-house and version parameter sets across sites — no locked cartridges.

An applications engineer on the line

Factory-trained engineers, not a remote ticket queue — material qualification, parameter development and DfAM review with a reply in under 24h. We run SLS in-house and can print a benchmark part from your STL before you commit. NDA standard.

250×250×320 mm
Build volume (9.8×9.8×12.6 in)
220 / 280 / 340°C
Max chamber temp — HT / ST / UT
CO₂ 55–100 W
Laser (galvo scanner)
0.06–0.30 mm
Layer thickness
Up to 2.5 L/h
Volume build rate
About this product

Farsoon 252P Series is a compact industrial SLS platform for polymer R&D, material qualification and small-batch production — one 9.8×9.8×12.6 in / 250×250×320 mm build class across three chamber tiers, from PA12 to PEEK, on a fully open-parameter machine.

Why engineers specify the 252P

The four things a process engineer checks before committing a polymer platform.

Three temperature tiers, one platform

HT252P (428°F/220°C), ST252P (536°F/280°C) and UT252P (644°F/340°C) cover PA12 through PEEK and PAEK without switching machine families.

Eight-zone radiant heating

Independent zone control holds bed uniformity to ≤2°C across the full 250×250 mm surface — part density stays in spec, no cold-corner warping on long runs.

Fully open parameters

Laser power, scan speed, hatch spacing, layer thickness (0.0024–0.0118 in / 0.06–0.30 mm) and temperature profiles are all user-accessible in BuildStar. No locked profiles, no material lock-in.

PEEK / PAEK at this build class

The UT252P’s 644°F/340°C chamber sinters PEEK and PAEK — a high-temperature capability found in very few systems this compact.

How Additive Plus delivers your 252P

Configured to your polymers, installed by factory-trained engineers, handed over on validated profiles.

Step 01
Configure to your materials

We match the chamber tier — HT, ST or UT — to the polymers you run, and spec the US transformer supplied with the machine.

Step 02
Install & train on-site

Factory-trained applications and service engineers handle installation, commissioning and operator training in the US.

Step 03
Hand over validated profiles

You start on Farsoon-qualified and in-house-developed parameter sets — and we can print a benchmark part from your STL before you commit.

Materials by chamber tier

Configuration Max chamber temp Representative materials
HT252P 428°F / 220°C PA12, PA11, PA12-GB (glass-bead), TPU, PP
ST252P 536°F / 280°C PA6, PA6-CF (carbon-fiber), PPS
UT252P 644°F / 340°C PEEK, PAEK — structural aerospace & medical parts

Farsoon-qualified powders ship ready to run; the open platform lets your team qualify third-party or custom polymers in-house with full parameter access. See the full specification table below.

Typical applications

Where teams put the 252P to work — honest use cases, not a wish list.

Aerospace & defense
Lightweight PEEK / PPS brackets, ducts, housings
Medical & dental
PA12 / PEEK guides, orthotics, implant prototypes
Automotive
PA6-CF functional & under-hood validation parts
Rail & transit
Flame-retardant PPS ducts and interior parts
Materials R&D
Open-parameter qualification of custom compounds
Low-volume production
Complex polymer parts where tooling isn’t worth it
HPD module cover printed in PAEK on Farsoon UT252P SLS 3D printer
HPD module cover — PAEK · UT252P · Automotive
Railway outlet duct printed in PPS on Farsoon ST252P SLS printer
Railway outlet duct — PPS · ST252P · Rail
Automotive adaptor pipe printed in PA6 on Farsoon HT252P SLS printer
Adaptor pipe — PA6 · HT252P · Automotive

UT252P — ultra-temperature platform

Not sure the 252P is the right platform?

Same open-parameter SLS ecosystem, different build volume and temperature envelope.

Tell us your part size, target polymer and build rate — an applications engineer will recommend the right 252P tier or point you to a larger platform. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.

Why source this system through Additive Plus

  • Authorized US representative for Farsoon — US-based sales, installation and field service.
  • Factory-trained applications engineers on staff — process-parameter support, material qualification and DfAM review from day one.
  • In-house SLS production at AO Metal — we run these systems ourselves and can validate parts before you commit.
  • US spares inventory — critical consumables and wear parts held locally; no international lead times on field replacements.
  • Leasing and financing available for capital equipment; sub-24h response from an engineer, not a ticket queue.
Brand Farsoon Technologies
Build Volume 9.8x9.8x12.6 in / 250x250x320 mm
External Dimensions (L×W×H) 68.3×48.2×77.8 in / 1735×1225×1975 mm, 68.3×47.4×77.8 in / 1735×1205×1975 mm
Net Weight Approx. 4630 lb / 2100 kg
Laser Type CO2 Laser, 1×100W, CO2 Laser, 1×55W
Scanner High-precision galvo system
Layer thickness 0.0024-0.0118 in / 0.06-0.30 mm
Scanning Speed Max. 32.8 ft/s / 10 m/s
Max. Chamber Temperature 428°F / 220°C (HT252P), 536°F / 280°C (ST252P), 644°F / 340°C (UT252P)
Thermal Field Control Eight-zone heater & Intelligent temperature control systems
Temperature Regulation Continuous real-time build surface temperature monitoring & optimization
Operating system 64 bit Windows 10
Software BuildStar, MakeStar®
Data File Format STL
Key Software Features Open machine key parameters, real-time build parameter modification, three-dimensional visualization, diagnostic functions
Power Supply EUR/China: 380-400V, 50/60Hz, three-phase, US: transformer sold with machine
Operating Ambient Temperature 71.6-82.4°F / 22-28°C
Material FS3201PA-F, FS3300PA-F, FS3401GB-F, LUVOSINT® TPU X92A-1064 WT
UI Mode Real-time interchangeable expert mode and production mode
Volume Build Rate Up to 1.5 L/h (HT252P), Up to 2.5 L/h (ST252P / UT252P)
Technology SLS
Printing Materials Plastic Nylon Powders

Product videos

Print a benchmark part first

Print a benchmark part first.

Send us your STL and target polymer. We'll sinter a paid benchmark part on our in-house SLS line in California, so you can hold the result before committing to a system.

From teams running the 252P in production

Unedited feedback from process and R&D engineers running SLS in-house.

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 24 reviews
★★★★★

We moved PA12 material development in-house on the ST252P. Open parameters let us tune laser power and layer time per compound, and bed uniformity held part density within spec across the full plate.

DR
Daniel R. Process Engineer · Aerospace components
★★★★★

The UT252P is why we can prototype PEEK ducts without outsourcing. 340°C chamber, and our first qualified build ran within a week of install.

ML
Mei L. R&D Lead · Medical devices
★★★★★

Switching between expert and production mode is seamless. We run PA11 small batches during the day and material trials overnight on the same machine.

TB
Thomas B. Manufacturing Manager · Automotive tier-1

Common questions

Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.

What materials can the Farsoon 252P Series process?
Standard validated materials include PA12 (FS3201PA-F), PA12-GB glass-bead (FS3401GB-F), PA11 (FS3300PA-F), and LUVOSINT TPU. The open-parameter platform also allows in-house qualification of PA6, PA6-CF, PPS, PEEK, and PAEK. Material availability on the Farsoon 252P Series depends on the chamber configuration (HT, ST, or UT temperature tier).
What is the difference between HT252P, ST252P, and UT252P?
The three Farsoon 252P Series variants differ in laser power and maximum chamber temperature. HT252P: 1×55W CO₂ laser, 220°C max, build rate up to 1.5 L/h. ST252P: 1×100W CO₂, 280°C max, up to 2.5 L/h. UT252P: 1×100W CO₂, 340°C max — the tier required for high-temperature polymers like PEEK and PAEK. All three share the 250×250×320 mm build volume and open-parameter control.
Is the 252P Series an open-parameter system?
Yes. On the Farsoon 252P Series, BuildStar software exposes key process variables including laser power, scan speed, hatch spacing, layer thickness, and temperature profiles. Users can develop and qualify custom parameter sets without vendor approval or locked material cartridges, then version and share those sets across facilities.
Does Additive Plus provide application engineering support for this system?
Yes — as the authorized US representative for Farsoon, Additive Plus provides factory-trained engineers who assist with material qualification, parameter development, installation, and troubleshooting on the 252P Series. Contact us before selecting a configuration so the chamber temperature tier matches your target materials. Reply times are typically under 24 hours.
What are the lead times and financing options?
Lead times for the Farsoon 252P Series vary by configuration — contact our team for current availability. Leasing and equipment financing are available for qualified buyers, and Additive Plus can structure a service and spares plan alongside the purchase.
What build rate and layer thickness does the 252P achieve?
The Farsoon 252P Series reaches a volume build rate up to 1.5 L/h on the HT252P and up to 2.5 L/h on the ST252P and UT252P, with scan speed up to 10 m/s. Layer thickness is adjustable from 0.06 to 0.30 mm — thinner layers for fine-feature prototypes, thicker layers for faster small-batch production. Actual throughput depends on part geometry, nesting density, and material.
What post-processing and powder handling does the 252P require?
Parts come out of the Farsoon 252P Series embedded in a powder cake that is broken out, depowdered, and typically bead-blasted — SLS needs no support removal. Plan for powder sieving and a refresh ratio blending used and virgin powder, plus an appropriately rated industrial vacuum for cleanup. Additive Plus supplies compatible powder-handling and finishing equipment and helps you set a validated refresh ratio for consistent mechanical properties.

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