Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60
DMG Mori vs Matsuura · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 both build metal parts in a powder bed, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM is a small-format machine for detailed parts within 125 x 125 x 200 mm (4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in). The Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 is a large hybrid additive machine with a 600 x 600 x 500 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 in) build volume, aimed at mold and die inserts.
The Matsuura covers far more area, with 610 mm of X and Y travel against 125 mm (4.9 in), and its 1000 W Yb fiber laser is five times the 200 W standard on the DMG Mori. Matsuura lists 500 W as an option; DMG Mori lists 400 W as an extra-cost option. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM answers with small scale and an open system for parameter development.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 610 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 610 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) ▲ | 100 mm |
| Laser Source | Fibre laser, 200 W standard, 400 W optional | Yb fiber laser |
| Laser Power | 200 W | 1000 W standard; 500 W optional ▲ |
| Build Volume | 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. (X / Y / Z) | 600 x 600 x 500 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 in) |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Small-format 125 x 125 x 200 mm (4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in) envelope sized for small, detailed parts
- 200 W fiber laser as standard, with 400 W as an extra-cost option
- Open system for material and process parameter development
Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60
- 600 x 600 x 500 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 in) build volume against 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in
- 610 mm of X and Y travel against 125 mm (4.9 in)
- 1000 W Yb fiber laser as standard against 200 W; 500 W is listed as an option
- Suited to mold and die inserts with conformal cooling and machined finish quality
Verdict
These machines do not compete for the same work. Choose the DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM for small, intricate parts, lattice structures, functional prototypes and material development that fit inside 125 x 125 x 200 mm and a 200 W laser. Choose the Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 for mold and die inserts with conformal cooling and other large builds that need its 600 x 600 x 500 mm volume and 1000 W laser. Part size decides this one.