Machine Comparison
SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 vs SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 Metal Additive System
SLM Solutions vs SLM Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 and the SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 Metal Additive System are two listings of a twelve-laser metal additive machine, and SLM Solutions publishes few comparable figures for this pair: the table has two rows, and both are ties.
Each lists 12 lasers of 1,000 W; the SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 listing also states the total, 12 kW. No figure in the table separates the two. The listings differ only in the work they are described for: series production of large parts and builds that mix bulk sections with fine contours on one, large aluminum alloy parts built in one piece on the other.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 | SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 Metal Additive System |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 12 x 1,000 W (12 kW total) | 12 x 1,000W fiber lasers |
| Number of Lasers | 12 | 12 |
Advantages
SLM Solutions NXG XII 600
- Described for builds that mix bulk sections and fine contours, where zoom optics can change the spot
- Described for series production of large parts
SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 Metal Additive System
- Described for large aluminum alloy parts built in one piece
- Described for high-volume production where twelve lasers share a full plate
Verdict
There is nothing to choose between these on the published figures: both list 12 lasers at 1,000 W each. Treat the two pages as descriptions of one platform. It suits shops that need large parts in series, large aluminum alloy parts built in one piece, or full-plate production that keeps all twelve lasers working. When quoting one, ask SLM Solutions which configuration and options the offer covers, since the table shows none.