Originally Posted by Turbotronic

A mix up of terms here. SLA is a photocuringresin process. SLS ( selective laser sintering ) is not real. Sintering is a below melt and high pressure metal powder process. Common in making automotive parts which is what the above link is about. The correct term for metal laser 3d printing is SLM ( selective laser melting). And yes the parts are full strength but only after post stress relieving since the SLS process introduces a lot of stresses in the part. Voids are possible so x-ray is needed for known quality. Cheap ones start at $50K.