5 Days/7 Days
420mm * 420mm * 450mm
± 300μm or 0.3%mm
80
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a 3D printing technology that uses a high-powered laser to selectively melt metal powder and fuse it into a solid 3D object. SLM is a powder bed fusion technology that involves laying a thin layer of metal powder on a build platform and selectively melting the powder with a laser according to the 3D design of the part. The process is repeated layer by layer until the final part is complete.
SLM is widely used in various industries for the production of complex and high-strength metal parts. One of the most common applications of SLM is in the aerospace industry, where it is used to produce components such as turbine blades, heat exchangers, and structural parts.
SLM 3D printing creates metal parts by melting and fusing metallic powder layer by layer using a high-power laser. Here are what we do for SLM 3D printing processes at 3DSPRO:
Import files on the metal 3D printers.Optimize build chamber space.Metal 3D printers operating.Cool down.Take the 3D printed metal part out of the build chamber.Clean residue metal powders.Send metal 3D printed parts to heat treatment (optional).Post-processing (optional).Quality inspection.Packing and shipping.
1. Allows for the creation of high-strength, complex metal parts with intricate geometries, such as manifold, internal channels, and undercuts, that would be difficult or impossible to create using traditional manufacturing methods.
2. A relatively fast process compared to other 3D printing technologies for metal parts, and it can reduce waste material and costs.
3. Create parts with excellent mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy.
4. Has been widely used for applications in the aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial manufacturing industries, etc.
1. May also produce parts with a rough surface finish (especially the printed side) that requires additional post-processing to achieve the desired surface quality.
2. SLM printers and materials are often expensive, making it a costly option for some applications.
3. Require a high level of expertise to operate, as the process involves managing complex parameters such as laser power, scan speed, and spot size.
4. May produce parts with residual stresses and distortion in the final part, which can affect its mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy, so heat treatment is required.
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