Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs Velo3D Sapphire
DMG Mori vs Velo3D · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the Velo3D Sapphire are both laser powder-bed machines for metal, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair: only laser power and build volume line up.
The Velo3D Sapphire carries 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers, ten times the 200 W of the DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM, and builds in a cylinder of Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z against a 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in volume. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM is the small-format machine, suited to detailed parts, lattice structures, prototypes and parameter development on an open system. The Velo3D Sapphire is aimed at aerospace and energy parts with complex internal channels.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | Velo3D Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 200 W | 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers ▲ |
| Build Volume | 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. (X / Y / Z) | Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Small-format 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in build volume sized for small, detailed parts and prototypes
- Open system for material and process parameter development
Velo3D Sapphire
- 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers against 200 W, ten times the laser power
- Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z build volume against 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in
- Aimed at support-free printing of aerospace and energy parts with internal channels
Verdict
The table is short, but it is enough to separate the two. Choose the DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM for small, intricate parts, functional prototypes and material development that fit within 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in and a 200 W laser. Choose the Velo3D Sapphire for aerospace, energy and space-launch components that need the Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z build and two 1 kW lasers. These machines are bought for different parts.