Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2nd Generation
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2nd Generation are both metal additive machines in different size classes, and they serve different jobs. The first builds small, detailed parts with a fibre laser; the second is a deposition machine for larger parts, with infrared and blue laser technology available.
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. Its laser is 200 W as standard, with 400 W as an extra-cost option. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2nd Generation travels 735 mm (28.9 in), 650 mm (25.6 in) and 560 mm (22 in), and the table lists its laser power at 3,000 W.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | DMG Mori LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2nd Generation |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 735 mm (28.9 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 560 mm (22 in) ▲ |
| Laser Source | Fibre laser, 200 W standard, 400 W optional | Infrared and blue laser technology available |
| 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 65 DED hybrid 2nd Generation
- 735 mm (28.9 in) of X travel against 125 mm (4.9 in)
- 650 mm (25.6 in) of Y and 560 mm (22 in) of Z against 125 mm (4.9 in) and 200 mm (7.9 in)
- 3,000 W laser against 200 W standard, or 400 W with the option
- Infrared and blue laser technology available
Verdict
Choose by the part and the process. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM is for small, detailed components, lattice structures and prototypes within 125 x 125 x 200 mm, with a 200 W laser or the optional 400 W one. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2nd Generation is for larger deposition work that needs 735 mm (28.9 in) of X travel, a 3,000 W laser and documented process data. The two do not overlap.