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Printing in SLM

SLM is a 3D printing technology that uses metallic powder to instantly print metal objects. During printing, a coating mechanism (the recoater) spreads a layer of metallic powder on the printing plate and a powerful laser beam selectively melts the powder of the current layer. After the fusion is complete, the printing platform is moved down one layer, and the process is repeated until the entire object is fused.

The whole process is carried out in a chamber, with a shielding gas, to prevent the metal from reacting with other gases at high temperatures.

The main advantage of SLM technology is that it offers many new options in the manufacture of metal parts, such as geometric freedom in design, weight reduction, flexibility in prototyping and speed in the production of metal objects in small quantities.

High Quality Parts

• Parts with high quality surface before polishing
• Parts in high accuracy, for precision samples
• Directly produce functional metal parts, simplify the manufacture process
• Parts have metallurgy and mechanical properties, relative density higher than 99%. Post process is unnecessary
• Parts can be printed within minutes to hours according to the size and complexity

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Building Functional Metal Parts

• Directly produce functional complex geometric parts like snap-fit or loose joint hinge
• Widely chosen materials, the metal powder could be single metal or alloy
• Especially for single part or small amount of functional parts
• Ideal for industrial production, prototyping, research, dental, medical, etc