Direct Metal Laser Sintering – DMLS Process

The Direct Metal Laser Sintering – DMLS process is based upon a fine powdered metal material (20 micron particle size) , a high-powered 200 watt Yb-fiber optic laser, and a CAD model file supplied in a STL or STEP format.

The software we utilize throughout the DMLS process will slice the model file into 20 micron thick layers in the Z direction, yielding many x-y cross sections of your part. A thin 20 micron particle-sized layer of powder is spread across a matching material base plate.  Then, the laser will fully melt the cross section with any supports generated by the software.  After this, the process repeats itself until the full height of the part is sintered.  The parts are then removed from the base plate and micro peened.    This process ensures the highest quality and strength of the end result.

The following video showcases the process we take at Linear Mold & Engineering to ensure the highest quality and strength of the end product we create.

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Linear Mold & Engineering would like to answer any questions you have about the Direct Metal Laser Sintering process.  Contact us at 734-422-6060 or reach us through email, we look forward to hearing from you.