3D Systems DMP Flex 200
Key Specifications
Repeatability
laser power type
laser wavelength
build volume
layer thickness
laserform metal alloy choices
How much does the 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a metal additive manufacturing in this class — not a quote from 3D Systems. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 is a small-format metal 3D printer: one 500 W fiber laser working over a 140 x 140 x 100 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 in) build volume, with the height figure including the build plate. 3D Systems lists three alloys for it, LaserForm CoCr (B), LaserForm Ti Gr23 (A) and LaserForm 316L (B).
The envelope tells you what the machine is for. With 100 mm of height that already counts the plate, parts are short, and the 140 x 140 mm plate holds either one compact component or a nest of small ones. The DMP Flex 350 builds within 275 x 275 x 420 mm, so anything tall belongs on that machine, and the DMP Factory 500 goes to 500 x 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 in).
What the small format buys is fine detail. The laser spot is 60 - 70 μm and the standard layer is 30 μm, with 40 μm as the alternative. Minimum feature size is listed as x=100 µm, y=100 µm and z=10 µm, repeatability as 20 µm in each of x, y and z, and typical accuracy as ± 0.1-0.2% with a ± 50 μm minimum. On parts this small the ± 50 μm floor is usually the figure that governs. Powder is spread by a roller.
Installation is light for a metal printer. The machine measures 1210 x 1720 x 2100 mm (48 x 68 x 83 in), the chiller beside it 377 x 521 x 650 mm (14.8 x 20.5 x 25.6 in), and the printer weighs 1400 kg (3086 lbs). Power is 230 V single phase at 4.5 KVA, plus 1.2 KVA single phase for the chiller, which is supplied with the printer. It also needs compressed air at 6-8 bar and nitrogen or argon at 6-8 bar.
Control is through PX Control V3 on Windows 10, with a 1 Gbps Ethernet connection on an RJ-45 plug.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser Power Type | 500 W/Fiber laser |
| Laser Wavelength | 1070 nm |
| Build Volume | 140 x 140 x 100 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 in), height inclusive of build plate |
| Layer Thickness | 30 μm; Alt. 40 μm |
| Laserform Metal Alloy Choices | LaserForm CoCr (B), LaserForm Ti Gr23 (A), LaserForm 316L (B) |
| Material Deposition | Roller |
| Repeatability | x=20 µm, y=20 µm, z=20 µm |
| Minimum Feature Size | x=100 µm, y=100 µm, z=10 µm |
| Typical Accuracy | ± 0.1-0.2% with ± 50 μm minimum |
| Laser Spot Diameter | 60 - 70 μm |
| Dimensions | 1210 x 1720 x 2100 mm (48 x 68 x 83 in) + Chiller 377 x 521 x 650 mm (14.8 x 20.5 x 25.6 in) |
| Machine Weight | 1400 kg (3086 lbs) |
| Electrical Requirements | 230 V / 4.5 KVA / single phase + chiller 1.2 KVA / single phase |
| Compressed Air Requirement | 6-8 bar |
| Gas Requirements | Nitrogen or Argon, 6-8 bar |
| Water Cooling | Chiller supplied with printer |
| Control Software | PX Control V3 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Network Type and Protocol | Ethernet 1 Gbps, RJ-45 Plug |
Specifications sourced from 3dsystems.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 500 W fiber laser with a 60 - 70 μm spot, suited to fine features on small parts
- Repeatability of 20 µm in x, y and z, with minimum feature size of 100 µm in x and y and 10 µm in z
- Runs on single-phase 230 V at 4.5 KVA, plus 1.2 KVA single phase for the chiller
- The chiller is supplied with the printer
- Accepts nitrogen or argon as the process gas, at 6-8 bar
- Weighs 1400 kg (3086 lbs), against 8232 kg (18148 lb) for the DMP Factory 500
Limitations
- Build height is 100 mm (3.94 in) including the build plate, which rules out tall parts
- Only three alloys are listed: LaserForm CoCr (B), LaserForm Ti Gr23 (A) and LaserForm 316L (B)
- Layer thickness is 30 μm, with 40 μm the only listed alternative
- A single laser does all the scanning, so build time rises directly with the area exposed on each layer
- Needs compressed air and inert gas, both at 6-8 bar, on top of the electrical supply
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
140 x 140 x 100 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 3.94 in), and the height is inclusive of the build plate, so the usable part height is less than 100 mm. For comparison, the DMP Flex 350 builds within 275 x 275 x 420 mm.
02
Three LaserForm alloys: LaserForm CoCr (B), LaserForm Ti Gr23 (A) and LaserForm 316L (B). That covers a cobalt-chrome, a titanium and a stainless steel. The process gas is nitrogen or argon at 6-8 bar; confirm with 3D Systems which gas each alloy requires.
03
3D Systems lists typical accuracy as ± 0.1-0.2% with a ± 50 μm minimum, repeatability of 20 µm in x, y and z, and a minimum feature size of 100 µm in x and y and 10 µm in z. The laser spot diameter is 60 - 70 μm and the layer thickness 30 μm, or 40 μm as the alternative.
04
Single-phase 230 V power at 4.5 KVA, plus 1.2 KVA single phase for the chiller that is supplied with the printer. Compressed air at 6-8 bar and nitrogen or argon at 6-8 bar are also required. The printer measures 1210 x 1720 x 2100 mm (48 x 68 x 83 in) and weighs 1400 kg (3086 lbs); the chiller is 377 x 521 x 650 mm (14.8 x 20.5 x 25.6 in).
05
The control software is PX Control V3, running on Windows 10. The network connection is Ethernet at 1 Gbps through an RJ-45 plug, so the printer joins a standard wired shop network without special hardware.
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