Machine Comparison
SLM Solutions SLM 280 vs SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0
SLM Solutions vs SLM Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The SLM Solutions SLM 280 and the SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 are two listings from the same metal additive family, and SLM Solutions publishes few comparable figures for this pair: the table has one row, build volume, and it is the same on both.
Each builds within 280 x 280 x 365 mm. The SLM Solutions SLM 280 listing adds the inch figure, 11.0 x 11.0 x 14.4 in, and notes that the volume is reduced by the substrate plate thickness. No published figure in the table separates the two machines, so the difference lies in the work each is described for.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | SLM Solutions SLM 280 | SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 280 x 280 x 365 mm (11.0 x 11.0 x 14.4 in), reduced by substrate plate thickness | 280 x 280 x 365 mm |
Advantages
SLM Solutions SLM 280
- Described for series production of small to mid-size parts nested across a square plate
- Described for parts with fine features
SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0
- Described for tooling inserts built in H13 or maraging steel
- Described for job work that switches between aluminum, titanium, nickel and steel powders
Verdict
The table cannot separate these two: both build within 280 x 280 x 365 mm. Go by the application each is described for. The SLM Solutions SLM 280 is described for series production of small to mid-size parts nested across the plate; the SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 for tooling inserts, tall parts and job work that switches between powders. Ask the maker which laser and option configuration applies to the unit on offer before choosing.