Machine Comparison
3D Systems DMP Flex 200 vs 3D Systems DMP Flex 350
3D Systems vs 3D Systems · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 and the 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 are metal printers from the same family, and 3D Systems publishes few comparable figures for this pair. The headline difference is build volume: 140 x 140 x 100 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 in) against 275 x 275 x 420 mm, both heights inclusive of the build plate.
The 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 publishes the tighter repeatability, 20 µm in x, y and z against 60 μm, stated as a 3σ value, on the larger machine. The 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 is more flexible on layers: adjustable from a minimum of 5 μm, with typical values of 30, 60 and 90 μm, where the 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 builds at 30 μm with 40 μm as the alternative.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 | 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Repeatability | x=20 µm, y=20 µm, z=20 µm ▲ | Δx (3σ) = 60um, Δy (3σ) = 60um, Δz (3σ) = 60um |
| Build Volume | 140 x 140 x 100 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 in), height inclusive of build plate | 275 x 275 x 420 mm, height inclusive of build plate |
| Layer Thickness | 30 μm; Alt. 40 μm | Adjustable, minimum 5 μm, typical values: 30, 60, 90 μm |
Advantages
3D Systems DMP Flex 200
- Repeatability of 20 µm in x, y and z against 60 μm (3σ)
- Suited to small fine-feature parts within 140 x 140 x 100 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 in)
- Fits sites with single-phase power only
3D Systems DMP Flex 350
- Build volume of 275 x 275 x 420 mm against 140 x 140 x 100 mm
- Adjustable layer thickness from a minimum of 5 μm, with typical values up to 90 μm, against 30 μm or 40 μm
- Suited to tall single parts and to jobs that switch between fine and faster layers
Verdict
Choose by part size first. Parts that fit within 140 x 140 x 100 mm and need fine detail belong on the 3D Systems DMP Flex 200, which publishes 20 µm repeatability and runs where only single-phase power is available. Taller or wider parts, development work and short runs belong on the 3D Systems DMP Flex 350, with its 275 x 275 x 420 mm build volume and the freedom to move between 30 μm layers for detail and 90 μm layers for speed.