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High-Precision Metal Prototypes

High-Precision Metal Prototypes

DMLS sintering (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) is a rapid prototyping technology that uses metal powders selectively fused by high-energy lasers to directly build complex metal prototypes from 3D files.

Features

How DMLS Sintering Works

The process involves the use of a high-power laser that locally melts metal granules, layer by layer, until the desired piece is formed. It is possible to create parts in aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, and other alloys, with a very high level of detail, capable of generating thin walls up to 0.9 mm and near net shape geometries, which are very close to the final machining dimensions.

Developed applications

Appliances
  • Grids
  • Caps
  • Knobs
  • Burners
  • Wok Supports
  • Tanks
  • Distributors
  • Shut-off valves
  • Control valves
  • Pump body
  • Motor lantern
  • Nozzles
  • Valves
  • Grinders
  • Open Impellers
  • Closed Impellers
  • Single-channel Impellers
  • Diffusers
  • Circulators
  • Supports
  • Motor shields
  • Inverter boxes
  • Casings
  • Finned masses
  • Street lamps
  • Racing components
  • Aluminum frames
  • Engine cylinders
  • Cylinder heads
  • Brake calipers
  • Clutch cases
  • Engine cases
  • Gearboxes
  • Frame elements
  • Forks
Specifications

Technical Specifications of DMLS Sintering

  • Work chambers: from 250 × 250 × 250 mm to 800 × 500 × 400 mm
  • Layer thickness: variable from 25 to 100 microns
  • Metal density: up to 99.5%
  • High surface hardness for functional applications

During cooling, high temperatures generate surface tensions: for this reason, in more complex pieces, supports are used to stabilize the structure and prevent deformations.

Why Choose It

Advantages of Metal Powder Sintering

Complex Metal Prototypes

DMLS allows the production of objects impossible to achieve with traditional techniques, ideal for complex geometries and low-mass components.

High Precision and Strength

The parts obtained have a density of up to 99.5% and a high surface hardness, ensuring optimal mechanical performance.

Reduction of Post-Processing Work

Thanks to the high precision of the process, the pieces require minimal finishing compared to other production techniques.