DMLS - ADDITIVE METAL PARTS - 3D PRINTING, PROTOTYPING, & MANUFACTURING SERVICES
The ultimate in speed and precision for metal 3D printing, 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 DMLS 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.
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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 | DMLS 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