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Metal Laser Sintering also known as DMLS, SLM or LPBF, is a 3D-printing process which creates highly complex and intricate metal parts
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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 percent 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 don't exist with traditional machining.
Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing process where a high-powered laser selectively fuses fine metal powder layer by layer to build a 3D part. The laser melts the powder according to a digital design, creating complex and highly precise metal components. After each layer is fused, the powder bed lowers, and a new layer of powder is spread for the next layer of the build.
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Ideal for components requiring a combination of lightweight, complex geometries with good thermal properties
Cu-based alloys cover a much wider range of applications than most other alloys due to their functional properties. Typical applications include heat exchangers, electrical and are widely used in bearings
Non-magnetic, corrosion and oxidation resistant, nickel-base superalloy. Outstanding strength and toughness in the temperature range cryogenic to 2000°F (1093°C)
Martensitic precipitation/age-hardening stainless steel offering high strength and hardness, along with excellent corrosion resistance, up to 600°F (316°C)
Low carbon, non-magnetic, austenitic stainless steel that exhibits moderate to good strength, good fracture toughness, and has generally good corrosion resistance, especially intergranular corrosion
Lightweight metal with high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility
18% nickel, cobalt strengthened steel with excellent properties, workability and heat treatment characteristics
High-speed tool steel with excellent wear resistance and toughness
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Finishing
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Part(s) are removed from the build plate and the support structure is removed
Geometry permitting, parts are hand-polished to the customer's specifications
Supports are removed and a shot-peen finish applied
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