3-D SLM printer from OR Lasertechnology makes metal mold components

    May 18, 2017
    O.R. Lasertechnology's selective-laser-melting 3-D printer, which can handle almost all metals, is appropriate for manufacturing mold components.
    Orlas Creator Or Laser
    Orlas Creator Or Laser

    Orlas Creator O.R. Lasertechnology's selective-laser-melting (SLM) 3-D printer, which can handle almost all metals, is appropriate for manufacturing mold components. Costing less than $100,000, the printer employs a 250-watt laser to apply heat to metal powder within a circular build area of about 3.9 inches.

    What's new? The 3-D printer, which the company introduced in November at formnext in Germany.  

    Benefits High-quality printing capabilities at a competitive price. The easy-to-use printer features faster print speeds and comes equipped with a specially designed touch-pad controller that can handle the operations of multiple machines remotely.

    O.R. Lasertechnology Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., 847-593-5711, www.or-laser.com

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