SLM 3D Printing Services

SLM 3D printing services

We offer cost-effective SLM 3D printing services equipped with advanced SLM machines and a wide range of high-performance metal materials. Our capabilities enable the fast delivery of finished parts with precise accuracy and complex geometries. Whether you need product prototypes, small batch production, or customized manufacturing, our experienced team responds efficiently to your unique requirements, providing comprehensive technical support throughout the process to help you quickly achieve high-quality part production.

What is SLM 3D Printing?

Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a metal powder–based additive manufacturing technology. It works by using a focused laser beam to selectively melt metal powder layer by layer, following the sliced data from a 3D model. The molten metal solidifies upon cooling, forming dense, layered structures. By repeatedly melting and stacking layers, SLM builds complex 3D parts with high precision. This technology excels at producing components with superior mechanical properties, making it widely used in the manufacturing of precision parts across various industries.

How does SLM 3D printing Work？

Before printing, engineers slice the 3D model and set key parameters such as laser power and scanning speed to ensure print quality and accuracy. Once the machine starts, a high-power laser selectively scans the metal powder bed along the programmed path, melting specific areas of the powder. The molten metal then solidifies naturally upon cooling to form a solid layer.

After each layer is melted, the powder bed lowers by a preset height equal to the layer thickness, and a recoating roller spreads a new layer of powder. This cycle of melting, solidifying, stacking, and recoating repeats layer by layer until the part is fully built. After printing, the part undergoes a slow cooling process inside the build chamber. Once removed, the part typically requires necessary post-processing steps.

Typical Applications of SLM 3D Printing

Turbine Blades (Aerospace)

Engine Components

Lattice Structure Molds

Drone Frames

Advantages of xmake SLM printing

Excellent Mechanical Properties

SLM 3D printed parts achieve a density of over 99.9%, with tensile strength, fatigue life, and structural stability meeting industry-leading standards. Their performance closely approaches that of traditionally forged components.

Rapid Production Cycle

SLM 3D printing allows direct part manufacturing without mold design, greatly reducing development time. Multiple different parts can be produced on the same machine, making it ideal for small-batch and customized production.

Complex Structure Support

SLM technology does not rely on tool paths or mold constraints, allowing direct fabrication of complex structures unattainable by traditional machining, such as intricate internal channels, lattice honeycombs, etc. It is an ideal choice for innovative part development.

High-Precision Capability

SLM technology utilizes precise laser melting with layer thicknesses between 20 to 100 microns, enabling extremely high dimensional accuracy and fine detail reproduction. It is especially suited for applications demanding high-precision part production.

Broad Material Compatibility

SLM 3D printing is compatible with a wide range of high-performance metals, such as titanium alloys, aluminium alloys, etc. It can meet the performance requirements of different scenarios, and is widely used in aerospace, automotive, medical and many other fields.

High Material Efficiency

SLM 3D printing builds parts layer by layer through selective melting, achieving over 90% metal powder utilization—compared to less than 30% in traditional milling—significantly reducing material waste and lowering costs.

Start your parts now

If you have any questions about whether your project is suitable for SLS 3D printing, please feel free to contact us. We are equipped with a wide range of advanced 3D printing processes and can provide you with the most appropriate technical advice and production solutions for your specific needs.

Max. Build Size	420420450mm
Layer Height	30 – 50μm
Minimum Feature Size	0.3 mm
Minimum Wall Thickness	0.8mm
Dimension Tolerance	±0.2 mm

Max. Build Size

420*420*450mm

Layer Height

30 – 50μm

Minimum Feature Size

0.3 mm

Minimum Wall Thickness

0.8mm

Dimension Tolerance

±0.2 mm

Powder Removal	Blowing off residual metal powder from the part’s surface and interior using vibration sieving and ultrasonic cleaning.
Support Removal	Remove temporary support structures using wire cutting, CNC milling and other techniques.
Sandblasting	Blasting fine abrasive particles onto the part surface to remove burrs and improve surface roughness.
Polishing	Smoothing the part surface through mechanical or manual polishing.
Heat Treatment	Applying annealing, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), or aging hardening based on material to relieve stress and enhance mechanical properties.

Powder Removal

Blowing off residual metal powder from the part’s surface and interior using vibration sieving and ultrasonic cleaning.

Support Removal

Remove temporary support structures using wire cutting, CNC milling and other techniques.

Sandblasting

Blasting fine abrasive particles onto the part surface to remove burrs and improve surface roughness.

Polishing

Smoothing the part surface through mechanical or manual polishing.

Heat Treatment

Applying annealing, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), or aging hardening based on material to relieve stress and enhance mechanical properties.

Why Choose xmake SLM 3D Printing

Guarantee of High Precision

We are equipped with multiple models of high-precision SLM printers, capable of producing parts of various sizes and complexities. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality manufacturing that brings your designs from concept to functional finished products.

Wide selection of materials

We offer various metal materials for SLM, including titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel. These meet performance needs like high strength, heat and corrosion resistance, and lightweight, enabling fast production of high-performance parts.

Strict quality control

We strictly follow quality control procedures, rigorously monitoring dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and structural integrity at every stage—from modeling and printing to final inspection—to ensure we deliver parts that meet high standards.

Complete post-processing

We offer a range of metal post-processing services, including HIP, heat treatment, and precision machining, to enhance the mechanical properties and surface quality of SLM parts, ensuring they meet the high standards of various industries.

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