Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs Sodick OPM250L
DMG Mori vs Sodick · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the Sodick OPM250L are both metal additive manufacturing machines, but they serve different jobs. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, so the table holds only the three axis travels, and on all three the Sodick OPM250L is the larger machine.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM travels 125 mm (4.9 in) in X and Y and 200 mm (7.9 in) in Z, a small envelope aimed at detailed parts, lattice structures and functional prototypes, and at process development on an open system. The Sodick OPM250L travels 10.24 in (260 mm) on each axis, and Sodick aims it at mold and die-cast inserts with conformal cooling channels that need finished surfaces straight off the machine.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | Sodick OPM250L |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 10.24 in (260 mm) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 10.24 in (260 mm) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 10.24 in (260 mm) ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Envelope of 125 x 125 x 200 mm sized for small, detailed parts and lattice structures
- Aimed at material and process parameter development on an open system
Sodick OPM250L
- 10.24 in (260 mm) of X and Y travel against 125 mm (4.9 in)
- 10.24 in (260 mm) of Z travel against 200 mm (7.9 in)
- Aimed at mold and die-cast inserts with conformal cooling that need finished surfaces off the machine
Verdict
Choose by part size and purpose. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM suits labs and shops building small, detailed parts, lattices and prototypes inside 125 x 125 x 200 mm, or developing their own process parameters. The Sodick OPM250L suits mold makers and tooling engineers who need conformal-cooled inserts and finished surfaces within 10.24 in (260 mm) of travel on each axis. With only travels published side by side, compare materials and build rates directly with each maker.