Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid are both metal additive machines, but they are in different size classes and serve different jobs. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM builds small, detailed parts; the DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid combines deposition with 5-axis milling for large dies, molds and tools.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM works within 125 mm (4.9 in) in X and Y and 200 mm (7.9 in) in Z, with a 200 W laser. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid travels 1,335 mm (52.6 in), 1,250 mm (49.2 in) and 900 mm (35.4 in), and its laser is rated at 3,000 W. The table for this pair has travels and laser power only.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 1,250 mm (49.2 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 900 mm (35.4 in) ▲ |
| Laser Power | 200 W | 3,000 W ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Sized for small, detailed parts within 125 x 125 x 200 mm
- Suited to lattice structures, internal cooling channels and parameter development on an open system
DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid
- 1,335 mm (52.6 in) of X travel against 125 mm (4.9 in)
- 1,250 mm (49.2 in) of Y and 900 mm (35.4 in) of Z against 125 mm (4.9 in) and 200 mm (7.9 in)
- 3,000 W laser against 200 W
- Alternates deposition and 5-axis milling in one program
Verdict
Choose by the part and the process. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM is for small, detailed components, lattice structures, functional prototypes and material development within 125 x 125 x 200 mm. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 125 DED hybrid is for repairing and coating large dies, molds and tools and for large parts with material gradients, using a 3,000 W laser and 1,335 mm (52.6 in) of X travel. The two do not overlap.