GE Additive Concept Laser Mlab - Discontinued
Specs
Technology: Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) or Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
Material_Type: Metals
Material_Format: Metal Powder
Material_Names:
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Stainless Steel 17-4PH
- Bronze CuSn
- remanium star® CL (CoCrW)
- Silver 930
- Gold, Yellow
- Gold, Rose
- Platinum
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)
Machine Dimensions: 27 x 48 x 72 in (705 xx 1220 x 1848 mm)
Resolution: 15 - 30 μm
Laser system: Fibre laser 100 W
Link: Brochure, website, video
Price: estimated $150,000 - $250,000
Pros:
- allows for powder reuse
- No handling station required
Cons:
- Health and Safety concerns (I've reached out to GE Additive to find out more, no response yet)
- Unable to handle reactive metals (titaniums, aluminums)
Description
The Mlab is a cost-effective solution for the user who does not intend to work with reactive materials. This system produces fully dense parts with a surface finish that is unmatched in laser systems. The Mlab finds widespread use in the medical, dental, and other markets, where the smaller build volume is ideal for highvalue materials as it allows the user to work with smaller powder batches. The size of the system lends itself well to a production or lab environment, where the footprint can be very limited, and the system requires less ancillary equipment than most of the larger systems. The modularity of the build chamber allows for quick and painless material changes, and the semiautomatic sieving station enables powder re-use.