DMLS Additive Technology

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How does it work?

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) forms fully functional metal components from CAD models by using a precise, high-wattage laser to micro-weld powdered metals and alloys.

Benefits

Complex geometries with lattice structures and internal passages

High resolution and fine feature details

Fully dense metal parts

Wide range of materials

Good mechanical properties

Applications

Production Parts

Manufacture custom or one-off parts with LMPBF or replace low-volume castings with a 3D metal part.

Functional Prototypes

Parts are fit for full-usage scenarios due to the process characteristic hardness and durability.

Thermal Control Systems

Produce previously unmanufacturable designs, such as heat exchangers and thermal control systems.

Technical Data

Layer Thickness 20µm-25µm

Accuracy/Tolerance ±0.005 in

Max Single Size Part 9.85 x 9.85 x 12.8”

*Accuracy/tolerance may vary with part geometry, dimensions, and build orientation

*Numbers are based on published Stratasys data

Material Options

Material color limited by material selection: Silver, Metallic and Gold Metallic

Stainless Steel - 316 Stainless Steel - 316

Great hardness and creep resistance
Excellent weldability
Excellent ductility

Stainless Steel - 17-4 PH Stainless Steel - 17-4 PH

Good welding and machining characteristics
Pre-alloyed, precipitation hardened
Corrosion resistance
Good ductility

Nickel Base Alloy - IN 718 Nickel Base Alloy - IN 718

Great tensile, creep, & rupture strength
Outstanding weldability
Non-magnetic
Corrosion, & fatigue resistance

Aluminum - AlSi10Mg Aluminum - AlSi10Mg

Great hardness and creep resistance
Excellent weldability
Excellent ductility

Cobalt Chrome - CoCr Cobalt Chrome - CoCr

Good welding and machining characteristics
Pre-alloyed, precipitation hardened
Corrosion resistance

Nickel Aluminum Bronze - NAB Nickel Aluminum Bronze - NAB

Great tensile, creep, & rupture strength
Outstanding weldability
Non-magnetic

Post Processing

Due to its surface finish, raw DMLS parts may require expert post-processing

Support removal

Annealing & age hardening

CNC machining

Painting, & hand polishing

Tapping, threading, & helicoils

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