METAL LASER SINTERING - ADDITIVE METAL PARTS - 3D PRINTING, PROTOTYPING, & MANUFACTURING SERVICES
The ultimate in speed and precision for metal 3D printing, Metal Laser Sintering, which includes Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), also known as SLM (Selective Laser Melting), additively manufactures 99% dense metal prototypes and end-use parts. Producing fine featured parts with the strength and durability comparable to forged parts, the Metal Laser Sintering process is ideal for functional components requiring fast lead times and a design freedom that you do not get with traditional machining.
In this process, dual 400-watt lasers micro-weld alloy powders at 30 micron layers as a bi-directional recoater blade deposits the next layer of alloy powder. With the unique dual laser features, this technology builds robust, metal prototypes and end-use parts with remarkably accurate features.
BENEFITS
- Dense metal parts
- Speed
- Accurate, fine features and complex geometries
- Strength and durability
- Can be optimized with CNC, fabrication and finishing expertise
APPLICATIONS
- Functional prototypes and end-use parts
- Medical prototypes
- Aerospace prototypes
- Automotive prototypes
- Small series production runs
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Standard Lead Time | 3-7 days |
| Standard Accuracy | .005" for the first inch and .003" per inch thereafter |
| Minimum Wall Thickness | Typically .030" |
| Minimum Feature Size | 150 micron |
| Standard Layer Resolution | 30 microns on our SLM 280 HL equipment |
| Finishes | Metal Laser Sintering parts can be sanded, welded, heat treated, media blasted and shot peen. We describe our three typical finishes as: Engineering, Engineering Plus, Forecast Quality Finish. |
MATERIALS
- Stainless Steel - 17-4PH
- Aluminum - AISi10Mg
- Nickel-based alloys - Inconel 625 & 718
- Stainless Steel - 316L