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Selective laser melting (SLM) is a type of additive manufacturing process that uses a high-powered laser to melt and fuse metallic powders into a solid structure.
SLM uses a powder bed fusion process that allows for the creation of complex three-dimensional parts from a range of metals, including aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel. The laser melts the powder in layers, and then the parts are built up as the powder is melted.
The SLM process is a very precise and accurate process, which is why it is often used in the medical, aerospace, and automotive industries.
SLM is also used to create components with complex geometries, which can be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. SLM also offers high levels of accuracy and repeatability, which is beneficial for production parts.
The SLM machine is composed of several components, including a powder delivery system, a laser, a computer-controlled system, and a chamber for the build plate.
The powder delivery system is used to spread a thin layer of powder over the build plate, which contains the part design. The laser then melts the powder layer by layer, and the computer-controlled system precisely controls the laser power and speed.
The SLM process is often used to create prototype parts, as well as production parts. It is a cost-effective way to create complex parts with high levels of accuracy and repeatability.
SLM is also suitable for a range of materials, including aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel. It is important to note that the SLM process does require special post-processing, such as heat treatment and finishing, to ensure that the part meets the required specifications.
The Global Selective laser melting machine market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Pioneers in Selective Laser Melting, SLM Solutions, unveiled the NXG XII 600, a new SLM equipment that is currently on the market. The much awaited device has a square construction envelope measuring 600x600x600 mm and is outfitted with 12 lasers, each rated at 1 KW.
With 20 times quicker performance than a single laser machine1, the NXG XII 600 is the quickest machine available. It also has cutting-edge technical features including a zoom function to maximise efficiency and dependability.
Its ability to print huge parts and perform high-volume serial production opens up new possibilities in the automotive and aerospace industries and paves the way for industrialised serial production.
The newest product in SLM Solutions’ lineup, the NXG XII 600, takes productivity to a whole new level with its 12 1 KW lasers that operate simultaneously, several technological advancements, and automated functions.
Unmatched build-up rates are made possible by a significantly better use of laser time throughout the build process. The new machine has an entirely new optic system that is the most compact on the market, and it was created from the ground up for serial production.
It is based on a specially designed laser scanning technology that best fits the build area and allows for significant overlap. Customers can select from a variety of spot sizes in the focal plane with all 12 lenses thanks to a double lens system known as the zoom function, which increases build-up rates to 1000 cc/h and more.
An industrial production revolution has occurred with the NXG Xll 600. The limit was previously thought to be a quad laser system; nevertheless, what they are able to achieve here with 12KW of installed laser power is genuinely revolutionary and a significant advancement for additive manufacturing as well as manufacturing in general.
For the first time in additive manufacturing history, customers can have genuine serial production fully integrated into the supply chain due to the machine’s potential cost savings and efficiency advantages.
The NXG XII 600 has a number of automated features, including an external preheating station, an external depowder, an automatic build cylinder swap, and automatic build start, to make integration with factories and supply chains easier.
