Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an additive layer manufacturing process using fine powders to directly build metal components.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an advanced additive manufacturing process that uses fine metal powders and high-powered lasers to produce complex, high-performance metal components directly from CAD data.
3DDC provides precision DMLS services for both prototype development and low-volume production, enabling manufacturers to create lightweight, intricate geometries that would be difficult or impossible to achieve through traditional machining methods.
Our experienced team can advise on material selection, part optimisation and post-processing requirements to ensure the best outcome for your project.
Advantages of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS):
- Powerful additive manufacturing process allowing design driven manufacturing
- Thin wall and hollowing of components
- Pressure tapped components & cooling channels
- Fully dense, high performance materials
- Substantial waste savings over machining
- DMLS offers flexible batch production
- Ideal for one-off prototypes and low volume production
Typical specifications
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Typical lead-times | 3 – 5 days |
| Typical tolerance | ±0.04 mm |
| Typical repeatability | 0.02 mm |
| Minimum wall thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Maximum build size | 275 × 275 × 420 mm |
| Typical surface finish | 3–5 Ra before any machining or polishing |
What is DMLS?
What industries use DMLS?
What DMLS Machines do we use?
Our DMLS machines
| Machine | Image | Material | Build volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Systems ProX 200 |  |
MS1 / M300 steel | 140 × 140 × 100 mm |
| Renishaw AM250 |  |
MS1 / M300 steel | 250 × 250 × 300 mm |
| 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 |  |
Ti64 (Grade 5) | 275 × 275 × 420 mm |
