3D Printing with DMLS Technology

Discover the Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D printing technology and get your metal parts 3D printed!

What is DMLS 3D printing technology?

DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) is an additive manufacturing method. It creates parts additively by sintering fine metal powder particles, to fuse them together locally.

Like in the SLS process, your metal part will be created layer by layer, according to your 3D model. A major difference is the sintering temperature. Polyamide needs to be sintered at a temperature of 160°C to 200°C, when metal melts at a temperature around between 1510°C and 1600°C meaning that a more high-wattage laser is needed to reach that temperature.

First of all a roller will apply a layer of metal powder, then the laser will sinter the powder according to the 3D file and the build platform will get down before applying a new layer of powder… The process will be repeated until the desired part is created. Once it’s finished, the metal part needs to cool down before being extracted. If the metal part needed supports, these supports will then be removed manually.

Why choose DMLS 3D printing technology?

The DMLS process is highly beneficial for those who need to produce their metal parts for prototyping or low-volume production by eliminating time-consuming tooling. It also allows to create complicated and highly detailed designs that would be possible with any other technology, due to the limitations of the traditional manufacturing processes.

Fully functional parts

Get your fully functional 3D printed metal parts printed using DMLS and reduce your assembly.

Heat resistance

3D printing metal using Direct Metal Laser Sintering is also a way to get parts resistant to heat.

Accuracy

Metal 3D printing is perfect to create accurate technical parts for any kinds of industry.

On-demand DMLS 3D Printing Service

Sculpteo provides you the best online 3D Printing Services for your metal parts. Thanks to our expertise in DMLS technology, you can choose between several options, instantly receive a quote, and let us handle the manufacturing in our ISO 9001 certified factory.

Start using DMLS today by uploading a 3D file.

Which applications are best suited to DMLS 3D Printing?

The parts created with DMLS have mechanical properties equivalent to a cast metal part. DMLS parts are commonly used in the aerospace and aerospace industries, and in automotive companies, for example. DMLS parts are used for tooling, fixtures, motor parts such as rotors and impellers, cooling channels, etc

For the medical device industry, there are several materials such as stainless steel, titanium and superalloys like cobalt chrome that can fit medical norms and requirements. When it comes to applications in the medical sector, proof must often be provided of the origins and composition of the material used. Traceability and documentation is very important and provided by EOS.

DMLS technology is also perfect for manufacturing prostheses or implants. As the patient’s individual anatomy is the key factor, customization of the part is a great benefit provided by DMLS technology. Meeting the patient’s specific anatomic needs reduces not only the length of time spent in hospital, but also the risk of problems normally caused by ill-fitting implants.

DMLS 3D Printing Materials

On our online 3D printing service, you can order two materials produced with DMLS 3D printers. Discover these metal materials right now!

Stainless Steel 316L

DMLS 3D Printing Technology

Titanium 6AI-4V

DMLS 3D Printing Technology