Direct metal laser sintering services (DMLS)

Tough, functional, metal prototypes and parts with DMLS additive manufacturing

Clients:
Tupperware
Yale University School of Medicine
Tiffany & Co.
CNOOC Limited
The Boston Consulting
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3D metal printing technology for tough, durable parts

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an additive manufacturing technique for creating highly durable metal parts and prototypes. Complex assemblies can be created from stainless steel, titanium, or most other alloys. This allows you to create a prototype from the same materials you will use during full production. Through our DMLS sintering service, we'll connect you with the best DMLS manufacturing companies United States. Turn your CAD designs into tough, functional prototypes.

Direct Metal Laser Sintering functions on the same principles as SLS. The primary difference between them is in the materials used. DMLS works by firing a high-powered laser into powdered metal, fusing it into a solid part. Various metallic materials are available, including stainless steel, chrome, and titanium.

Strong, intricate parts can be made without the need for tooling. With the design versatility of additive manufacturing and the mechanical properties of metal, DMSL is ideal not only for highly functional prototypes but for manufacturing end-use parts without the need for tooling, With fully 3D printed steel or titanium parts, the design possibilities are endless.

Advantages of direct metal laser sintering manufacturing (DMLS)

DMLS is highly valued in the aerospace industry, where designs requiring multiple components can be simplified to a single part without losing integrity or functionality. DMSL is a highly accurate process that produces fine feature details from extremely durable materials. The design flexibility of 3D printing meets the toughness of fully metal parts. Highly complex assemblies can be created in just hours, saving not only time and costs but allowing for single-piece parts where multi-part assemblies would otherwise have been required. 

This 3D printing technique is ideal for high-temperature applications, tough functional tests, and low-volume production of end-use parts without the expense of tooling and lead times. Great for low-production runs of pieces that would otherwise be expensive to produce conventionally. 

Industries that use DMLS
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Dental and Medical Instruments
  • Surgical Implants
  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • DMSL has been used to create a fully functional rocket engine.

Get a quote now. Take advantage of our network of leading U.S. based additive manufacturing firms. Have your prototype in hand in no time. 

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