Machine Comparison
SLM Solutions SLM 500 (Original) vs SLM Solutions SLM 500
SLM Solutions vs SLM Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The SLM Solutions SLM 500 (Original) and the SLM Solutions SLM 500 are two listings from the same machine family, and SLM Solutions publishes few comparable figures for this pair. The table has two rows, and both read the same on each side.
Each builds within 500 x 280 x 365 mm (19.7 x 11.0 x 14.4 in) at a layer thickness of 20-75 µm, which the SLM Solutions SLM 500 listing notes is material dependent. No published figure in the table separates the two; the difference lies in the work each is described for.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | SLM Solutions SLM 500 (Original) | SLM Solutions SLM 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 500 x 280 x 365 mm | 500 x 280 x 365 mm (19.7 x 11.0 x 14.4 in) |
| Layer Thickness | 20-75 µm | 20 - 75 µm (material dependent) |
Advantages
SLM Solutions SLM 500 (Original)
- Described for multi-part plates that keep four lasers working at once
- Described for production in aluminum, titanium, nickel, stainless steel and cobalt-chrome alloys
SLM Solutions SLM 500
- Described for process development with fully open, user-modifiable parameters
- Described for copper, maraging steel and tool steel work alongside titanium and Inconel
- Automated build cylinder exchange is available as an extra-cost option for continuous production
Verdict
The published figures are identical: 500 x 280 x 365 mm (19.7 x 11.0 x 14.4 in) and 20-75 µm layers on both. Choose by application. The SLM Solutions SLM 500 is described for process development with open parameters, a wider material list and continuous production when the optional build cylinder exchange is fitted. The SLM Solutions SLM 500 (Original) is described for multi-part production plates in the common aluminum, titanium, nickel and steel alloys. Confirm the laser configuration of the unit on offer.