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A Closer Look at DMLS 3D Printing

<br>Do you need functional metal prototypes or end-use parts fast? Then direct metal laser sintering or DMLS 3D printing may be for you

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A Closer Look at DMLS 3D Printing

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  1. A Closer Look at DMLS 3D Printing Do you need functional metal prototypes or end-use parts fast? Then direct metal laser sintering or DMLS 3D printing may be for you. It's similar to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) with one key difference - DMLS uses powdered metal as the base material rather than nylon (PA 12). Just like SLS, DMLS works by sintering or fusing metal powders one layer at a time to create the desired part. Importantly, this process doesn't require support structures. Moreover, it's capable of creating highly complex shapes that might be near impossible or too expensive to fabricate using other manufacturing methods. As technology continues to advance, DMLS is becoming even more versatile and advantageous in a variety of applications. Let's delve into the benefits of this technology: ● Strength Since DMLS uses powdered metals, it can create parts with dynamic and strong mechanical properties. That makes it ideal for building functional prototypes, which you can easily test in real-world applications. This is also beneficial when you need quick and reliable 3D printing technology to produce end-use parts quickly and cost-effectively. ● Complex shapes Are you still using traditional manufacturing techniques? Tried-and-true ones may exist, including CNC machining and die casting. But if you need a prototype fast, DMLS 3D printing may be the better option, especially if your design has a complex or unusual shape. DMLS sinters powdered metals together to create precise parts without support structures. And if regular manufacturing methods are too costly or challenging for your project, direct metal laser sintering could be the best choice. ● It’s faster Do you want to speed up innovation and introduce your product to the market sooner?

  2. DMLS can deliver because the metal 3D printed part won’t require tooling anymore. So, it significantly lessens manufacturing lead times from weeks to only a few days. ● Efficiency Standard design-for-manufacturing guidelines have limits, especially for complicated designs. With DMLS 3D printing, you can produce your design in a single piece instead of creating assemblies. ● More materials Metal 3D-printed parts can be made out of 316L stainless steel, aluminum alloy, die steel, titanium alloy, or nickel base superalloy. Reputable DMLS service providers, like HLH Proto, control tolerances to +/-0.3mm to ensure accurate parts, and if required, they can sand-blast or smooth for a custom surface finish. Is direct metal laser sintering for you? Learn more about DMLS 3D printing from a trusted provider like HLH Proto. They can even provide a complimentary project review and design tips to help you decide whether to use this technology. HLH Proto also offers other additive manufacturing solutions under one roof, so you don’t have to look elsewhere for another 3D printing method.

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