GE Additive Concept Laser Mlab 200R
Specs
Technology: Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) or Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
Material Type: Metals
Material Format: Powdered metals
Material Names: (⭐ are materials unavailable on lower model)
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Stainless Steel 17-4PH
- Maraging Steel M300 ⭐
- Aluminum AlSi10Mg
- Nickel 718 ⭐
- Titanium Ti6Al4V ELI Grade 23
- Titanium CPTi Grade 2
- Bronze CuSn
- remanium star® CL (CoCrW)
- rematitan® CL (Ti6Al4V ELI
Material_Cost:
Build_Volume:
- 1.9 x 1.9 x 3.15 in (50 x 50 x 80 mm)
- 2.75 x 2.75 x 3.15 in (70 x 70 x 80 mm)
- 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.14 in (90 x 90 x 80 mm)
- 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 in (100 x 100 x 100 mm)
Machine Dimensions: 32 x 55.5 x 72.4 in (820 x 1410 x 1839 mm)
Handling Station Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 54 in (729 x 628 x 1391 mm)
Resolution: 15 - 30 μm
Laser system: Fibre laser 200 W
Link: Brochure, website
Price: estimated $200,000 - $300,000
Pros:
- Like the Mlab R, able to handle reactive metals
- Stronger laser than Mlab R and Mlab models
- Capable of larger parts than the other two models
- allows for powder reuse
Cons:
- Too large to get through the door in Jacobs Hall
- Health and Safety concerns (I've reached out to GE Additive to find out more, no response yet)
- Requires handling station
- Requires inert gas supply (nitrogen or argon)
Description
The Mlab 200R is perfectly suited for high surface quality and for creating the finest part structures. In addition, this machine allows you to manufacture larger parts than other machine versions with much greater productivity—without the machine losing any of its familiar compactness.
The Mlab 200R boasts a user-oriented design, with a larger build envelope, a higher laser power of 200 watts and a space-efficient footprint. In addition, the machine includes a larger filter, resulting in longer filter lifespans, and a clamping system that enables more accurate component positioning.