Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs GF DMP Factory 350
DMG Mori vs GF Machining Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the GF DMP Factory 350 are both metal additive machines with fiber lasers, but they are aimed at different work: small, detailed parts and development on the DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM, series production with automated powder management on the GF DMP Factory 350. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair; the table has only laser source and laser power.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM has a 200 W fibre laser as standard, with 400 W as an extra-cost option. The GF DMP Factory 350 is listed with one, two or three 500 W fiber lasers at a 1070 nm wavelength. The table gives no build volume for the pair, so nothing beyond the lasers can be compared here.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | GF DMP Factory 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Source | Fibre laser, 200 W standard, 400 W optional | Fiber laser, 1070 nm wavelength |
| Laser Power | 200 W | 1x, 2x, or 3x 500 W |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Suited to small, detailed parts, lattice structures and functional prototypes
- Open system for material and process parameter development
GF DMP Factory 350
- 500 W per laser against 200 W standard and 400 W optional
- Available with one, two or three lasers
- Automated powder management for dedicated series production
Verdict
The two published rows support a narrow verdict. The GF DMP Factory 350 lists up to three 500 W lasers against 200 W standard, or 400 W as an option, and it suits series production in aerospace, medical and motorsport work. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM suits small detailed parts, prototypes and parameter development. Get build volume figures from both makers before comparing the two any further.