Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs DN Solutions DLX 420
DMG Mori vs DN Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and DN Solutions DLX 420 are both metal additive machines, but they serve different jobs. The LASERTEC 12 SLM builds small parts in a powder bed with a 200 W fiber laser. The DLX 420 is a DED machine with a 2-4 kW fiber laser, depending on configuration, used to clad, repair and finish-machine parts in the same setup.
The DLX 420 has 420 x 250 x 900 mm of travel against 125 x 125 x 200 mm and runs a FANUC 31i-B5 with integrated additive process control; the LASERTEC 12 SLM runs CELOS X with a touchscreen interface. The table lists no load, build-volume or layer figures for both machines, so travel, laser power and control are the points of comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | DN Solutions DLX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 420 mm (16.5 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 250 mm (9.8 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 900 mm (35.4 in) ▲ |
| Laser Source | Fibre laser, 200 W standard, 400 W optional | Fiber laser (DED) |
| Laser Power | 200 W | 2-4 kW (configuration dependent) ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Powder-bed process in a 125 x 125 x 200 mm envelope for crowns, bridges, jewelry and small implants
- 200 W fiber laser sized for small titanium, cobalt-chrome and precious-metal parts
DN Solutions DLX 420
- 420 x 250 x 900 mm of travel against 125 x 125 x 200 mm
- 2-4 kW DED fiber laser against 200 W
- FANUC 31i-B5 control with integrated additive process control, for shops already on FANUC
Verdict
Choose the LASERTEC 12 SLM for dental labs, jewelry makers and research labs printing small, detailed parts from powder. Choose the DN Solutions DLX 420 for repair and remanufacturing: restoring turbine blades and vanes, shafts, worn tooling and pump impellers by DED cladding followed by finish machining, where 900 mm of Z travel and up to 4 kW of laser power are needed.