Laser melting is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a high powered laser to fuse fine metallic powders together to form functional 3-dimensional parts. An even layer of metallic powder is distributed using a recoater, then each layer is fused in turn under a tightly controlled inert atmosphere. Once complete, the part is removed from the powder bed. Depending on the used material the maximum part building area is 500*280*325mm. Metals to be used in laser melting are aluminum, maraging steel, and stainless steel.
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Characteristics:
- Ideal for functional prototypes and small batch series
- Offers high accuracy
- Has good mechanical properties
- Economical in highly complex components
- Produces complex geometries which cannot be achieved through conventional manufacturing
- Implements highly complex projects, e.g. lightweight construction
- Reduces lead times for metal parts
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