SLM 50
First SLM™ Desktop Machine for manufacturing Metal Components
With the SLM 50, Realizer delivers the globally first SLM desktop machine for manufacturing components made of metal. The desktop device has been designed for the manufacturing of components with a diameter of up to 70 mm and a height of up to 40 mm. Due to its small build volume the SLM 50 is perfect for gold applications in both dental and jewellery industry. All other material could be processed as well.
Realizer, in its function as technology leader, can fall back on many years of experience with this process in the development of SLM machines. As the developers of Selective Laser Melting, in 1999 they launched the world-wide first SLM™ machine for the manufacturing of components made from metallic materials.
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Laser Welder
Optionally, the SLM 50 can be expanded into a laser welding unit. With this functionality, metal components can be connected using the smallest of welding spots or very fine welding seams. In this case, seams are created without moving the work piece.
Applications
An important application for the SLM 50 is the manufacturing of crown frameworks, bridge frameworks or brackets made of cobalt-chrome. For this, following moulding by the dentist, initially a conventional dental die is prepared. The dental technician scans the model and prepares the data for the individual components using a special CAD software. Based on these 3D data, the SLM 50 produces exactly fitting dental components – quickly and of high quality. The components are absolutely true to size, absolutely leak-proof and require only minimal post processing. On the construction platform with a diameter of 70 mm, up to 30 individual components can be manufactured concurrently. In comparison to the conventional casting technique, the manufacturing with the SLM 50 becomes economical already starting at 100 units per month.
Another practical area of application for the SLM 50 is the manufacturing of jewellery.
By means of the optional integrable stereo microscope, this device furthermore offers universities and research institutions optimal opportunities for process monitoring.
| Specifications SLM 50 | |
|---|---|
| Construction volume | Platform diameter 70 mm, max. construction height 40 mm |
| Thickness of layers | 20-50 µm |
| Laser type | Fibre laser 20 bis 120 W |
| Power supply | 16A, 230V |
| Power consumption | 1.0 KW |
| Argon consumption | approx. 30 Liter/h |
| Dimensions | W800 x D700 x H500 mm |
| Weight | approx. 80 kg |
| Software | ReaLizer Control Software |
| Materials | Gold alloys, Cobalt Chrome, Stainless Steel 316 L, others on request |
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