Machine Comparison
SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 vs SLM Solutions SLM 280 PS
SLM Solutions vs SLM Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 and the SLM Solutions SLM 280 PS are two versions from the same metal additive family, and SLM Solutions publishes few comparable figures for this pair. The table has two rows, and both are identical.
Each builds within 280 x 280 x 365 mm at a layer thickness of 20-75 µm. No published figure in the table separates them. The difference is in the work each is described for: tooling inserts and job work that switches between powders on the SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0, nickel alloy parts and multi-part plates that keep both lasers working on the SLM Solutions SLM 280 PS.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 | SLM Solutions SLM 280 PS |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 280 x 280 x 365 mm | 280 x 280 x 365 mm |
| Layer Thickness | 20-75 µm | 20-75 µm |
Advantages
SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0
- Described for job work that switches between aluminum, titanium, nickel and steel powders
- Described for tooling inserts built in H13 or maraging steel
SLM Solutions SLM 280 PS
- Described for nickel alloy parts in IN718 or IN625
- Described for plates of several parts that keep both lasers working
Verdict
On the published figures these two are the same: 280 x 280 x 365 mm and 20-75 µm layers on both, with the 365 mm build height available for tall parts on either. Choose by application. Job shops that change powders often and build tooling inserts match the SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0 description; production of nickel alloy parts on plates that keep both lasers busy matches the SLM Solutions SLM 280 PS. Confirm the laser configuration with the maker.