DMLS SLM Laser Metal 3D Printer Selective Laser Melting 3d Printer

What is DMLS/SLM?

Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) or selective laser melting (SLM) are powder bed fusion techniques used for the production of metal parts. To accurately produce parts DMLS/SLM require a significant amount of support to be included on the part during printing. High temperatures result in high levels of stress meaning parts are often susceptible to warping or deformation. This leads to significant post-processing being needed to remove the support and finish the surface where it was attached.

What can a 3D printer do?

From tooling inserts with cooling channels to lightweight assemblies for aerospace, any objective that involves intricate metal parts can benefit from metal 3D printing. Some of the popular applications for metal 3D manufacturing are fully functional prototypes, production tools, mold and insert tooling, rigid housings, ductwork, spare parts, heat exchangers and heatsinks.