Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid are both metal additive machines, but they serve different jobs. The first is a selective laser melting machine for series builds up to 400 mm (15.7 in) tall. The second builds up and turns long rotational parts in one machine, with 1,562 mm (61.5 in) of Z travel on the Type 1500 and 3,062 mm (120.6 in) on the Type 3000.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid has the longer X travel, 675 mm (26.6 in) against 325 mm (12.8 in), and lists a 3,000 W laser against 1,000 W. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation has slightly more Y, 325 mm (12.8 in) against 300 mm (11.8 in), and is aimed at multi-laser repeat production.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation | DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 325 mm (12.8 in) | 675 mm (26.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 325 mm (12.8 in) ▲ | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 1,562 mm (61.5 in) [Type 1500] / 3,062 mm (120.6 in) [Type 3000] ▲ |
| Laser Power | 1,000 W | 3,000 W ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation
- 325 mm (12.8 in) of Y travel against 300 mm (11.8 in)
- Suited to multi-laser production of repeat series builds
- Fits long builds up to 400 mm (15.7 in) tall where build-to-build consistency matters
DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid
- 675 mm (26.6 in) of X travel against 325 mm (12.8 in)
- 1,562 mm (61.5 in) of Z travel on the Type 1500 and 3,062 mm (120.6 in) on the Type 3000, against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- 3,000 W laser against 1,000 W
- Builds up and turns long rotational parts in one machine, including multi-material parts
Verdict
Pick by part type. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation suits shops running repeat series of complex parts that fit within 325 x 325 x 400 mm and benefit from multi-laser production. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid suits shaft-type and rotational parts that need deposition and turning in one machine, with up to 3,062 mm (120.6 in) of Z on the Type 3000 and a 3,000 W laser. The two processes rarely compete for the same part.