Oz Andrews
Director
Tyba Home
We use the Geomiq platform as it is the easiest and fastest way to get any of our parts made. They are the obvious choice, highly recommended!
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Get durable DMLS 3D printed parts from prototyping materials and industrial-grade metals, ideal for functional prototypes and end-use applications. With robust quality control and a range of durable materials, our DMLS printing service ensures reliable, high-quality parts the first time, every time.
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What is DMLS 3D printing?
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an advanced metal 3D printing technology that enables the production of high-performance, fully dense metal parts directly from metal powder. In DMLS, a high-powered laser selectively fuses layers of metal powder according to a CAD design, building parts layer by layer with excellent precision. This process allows for the creation of complex geometries and intricate internal structures. DMLS printing service is compatible with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and Inconel, making it ideal for applications in aerospace, medical, automotive, and tooling industries. This metal 3D printing service is suitable for producing functional prototypes, specialized components, and low-volume production.
Order high-quality Metal 3D printed parts online
At Geomiq, we’re proud to partner with 260+ experienced and highly vetted Direct Metal Laser Sintering service providers with a proven track record of making high-quality, durable metal 3D printed parts for customers all over the globe. With our partners’ expertise, access to the latest DMLS 3D printers, our engineers’ attention to detail, and our entire team’s commitment to exceptional quality assurance at every stage, you can rest assured that with Geomiq, you’ll receive only the best DMLS 3D printed parts – the first time, every time.
DMLS 3D printer capabilities
DMLS 3D printer capabilities
Tolerances
±0.2% with a lower limit of 0.1 – 0.2 mm
Layer height
20 – 80 μm, depending on the material
Max. build size
400 x 400 x 400 mm
Min. feature size
0.5 mm
Standard lead time
From seven business days
Tolerances | Layer height | Max. build size | Min. feature size | Standard lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
±0.2% with a lower limit of 0.1 – 0.2 mm | 20 – 80 μm, depending on the material | 400 x 400 x 400 mm | 0.5 mm | From seven business days |
Why choose the Metal 3D printing service from Geomiq?
Rapid turnaround
Our streamlined order process allows you to receive a quote instantly or in under one business day, and DMLS 3D printed parts are delivered in as little as three working days.
State-of-the-art technology
All of our partners’ Metal 3D printing technologies are the most up-to-date in the industry, ensuring that you always benefit from the latest innovations in selected laser sintering services.
Unmatched scalability
With our network of over 260 manufacturers offering Metal 3D printing services, you can rest assured that there is always capacity for both prototyping and large-scale production.
A wide range of industries
Our Metal 3D printing service creates parts that meet the high-quality demands of numerous industries, from mission-critical aerospace parts to medical components.
High-quality materials
Geomiq’s DMLS 3D printing services provide industrial-grade, high-quality engineering material options, ensuring you have the perfect material for your application.
Our DMLS 3D printing service process:
Get a quote
Upload your CAD model to our platform, select your lead time, and get an instant or 24-hour DMLS printing service quote.
Production
We select the most suited manufacturer for your order, with production starting immediately.
Quality control
We guarantee your order arrives to specification with our industry-leading virtual and physical quality standards.
Delivery
We ship your parts on express services where possible, providing physical delivery notes and inspection reports.
Our DMLS 3D printing service process:
Get a quote
Upload your CAD model to our platform, select your lead time, and get an instant or 24-hour DMLS printing service quote.
Production
We select the most suited manufacturer for your order, with production starting immediately.
Quality control
We guarantee your order arrives to specification with our industry-leading virtual and physical quality standards.
Delivery
We ship your parts on express services where possible, providing physical delivery notes and inspection reports.
Quality assurance at every stage
We’re committed to providing the best quality assurance in the business. Our highly skilled engineers triple-check all of your files and parts from the initial Metal 3D printing service quote to the final inspection – ensuring that you’re happy with your results the first time, every time.
From prototype to production in days
At Geomiq, we understand the value of time in your product development, and the speed of our DMLS 3D printing service reflects this. When you upload your files, we provide you with a quote instantly or within one business day. Our network of highly experienced partners ensures you receive your parts in as little time as possible.
Leverage the expertise of our global partner network
We partner with 260+ highly vetted and experienced manufacturers from 50+ countries so that you can benefit from more options, greater capabilities, and the highest standards in the world. With our DMLS printing service, you can rest assured that there’s always capacity to handle your project.
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DMLS 3D printing materials
- Aluminium Al-Si10Mg
- Cobalt Chrome, CoCr
- Copper
- Inconel 718
- Inconel 615
- Stainless Steel 316L / 1.44.4 / X2CrNiMo17-12-2
- Stainless Steel 17-4PH / 1.4542 / X5CrNiCuNb16-4
- Titanium Grade 5 / 3.7164 / 3.7165 / Ti-6Al-4V
DMLS 3D printing finishing options
As-printed
Part is de-powdered and cleaned, leaving a natural metallic colour, depending on the metal. Smooth surface finish with a slightly grainy texture. No visible layer lines.
Bead blasting
Parts are blasted with fine, abrasive beads, typically made of glass or ceramic,, under high pressure. This process removes surface imperfections, smooths out rough areas, and creates a uniform matte or satin finish.
Custom
You can specify custom finishes such as coating, electroplating, anodising, coating, brightening, etc. Note that custom finishes require manual review and quoting and may be subject to approval.
Benefits and limitations of the DMLS 3D printing service
Benefits:
- Can produce highly complex geometries with fine details
- Prints parts with excellent mechanical properties
- Minimal material wastage. Does not require support support structures
Limitations:
- Limited material options
- Relatively high cost compared to CNC machining and other 3D printing technologies
- Limited volume size
DMLS printing service compared to other 3D printing technologies
DMLS printing service compared to other 3D printing technologies
Dimensional accuracy
DMLS
±0.2% with a lower limit on (0.1 – 0.2 mm)
MJF
± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm
SLS
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
SLA
Standard: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
Industrial: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm
FDM
Standard: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm
Industrial: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
Strengths
DMLS
Engineering-grade metals, numerous post-processing options, complex geometries
MJF
Design flexibility, support not required
SLS
Design flexibility, support not required
SLA
Smooth surface finish, fine feature details
FDM
Low cost, wide range of materials
Build volume
DMLS
400 x 400 x 400 mm
MJF
380 x 285 x 380 mm
SLS
395 x 500 x 395 mm
SLA
Standard: 145 × 145 × 175 mm
Industrial: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
FDM
Standard: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
Industrial: 900 x 600 x 900 mm
Layer thickness
DMLS
20 – 80 mm depending on the material
MJF
80μm
SLS
100μm
SLA
25-150μm
FDM
100-300μm
Min. feature size
DMLS
0.5 mm
MJF
0.5 mm
SLS
0.762 mm
SLA
0.2 mm
FDM
2.0 mm
Dimensional accuracy | Strengths | Build volume | Layer thickness | Min. feature size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DMLS | ±0.2% with a lower limit on (0.1 – 0.2 mm) | Engineering-grade metals, numerous post-processing options, complex geometries | 400 x 400 x 400 mm | 20 – 80 mm depending on the material | 0.5 mm |
MJF | ± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | Design flexibility, support not required | 380 x 285 x 380 mm | 80μm | 0.5 mm |
SLS | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | Design flexibility, support not required | 395 x 500 x 395 mm | 100μm | 0.762 mm |
SLA | Standard: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm Industrial: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm | Smooth surface finish, fine feature details | Standard: 145 × 145 × 175 mm | 25-150μm | 0.2 mm |
FDM | Standard: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm Industrial: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | Low cost, wide range of materials | Standard: 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 100-300μm | 2.0 mm |
Our DMLS 3D printing gallery
Inconel 718
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel 17-4PH
Titanium Grade 5
Stainless Steel 316L
Aluminium Al-Si10Mg
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Our distributed network of DMLS 3D printing manufacturers
We have hundreds of global manufacturing partners offering DMLS printing services. These ensure we offer competitive pricing and have unlimited capacity. We can route jobs geographically to reduce lead times and shipping costs, as well as reduce the carbon footprint of each order. All of our DMLS 3D printing partners have stringent onboarding, and we use data to track on-time deliveries, quality and pricing. This ensures that your job and DMLS 3D printing parts are always with the most suited supplier.
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What our customers say
We use the Geomiq platform as it is the easiest and fastest way to get any of our parts made. They are the obvious choice, highly recommended!
Oz Andrews
Director
Tyba Home
Geomiq streamlines your parts supply chain down to a single supplier. A true enabler for anyone involved with fast paced R&D through to production.
Jamie Fairclough
Design Lead
Industrial Robotics | Arrival
Geomiq have been fantastic in getting one-off prototype parts to us in our research team super fast so we can go out and test these ideas in the real world using the Brompton Future Lab initiative.
James Batstone
Future Product Research Lead
Brompton Bikes
The quality and service since using Geomiq has rapidly accelerated our development process for roadmap, strategic and bespoke projects.
Alex Leck
Design Engineer
JCL Lighting
Jamie Fairclough
Design Lead
Industrial Robotics | Arrival
Geomiq streamlines your parts supply chain down to a single supplier. A true enabler for anyone involved with fast paced R&D through to production.
James Batstone
Future Product Research Lead
Brompton Bikes
Geomiq have been fantastic in getting one-off prototype parts to us in our research team super fast so we can go out and test these ideas in the real world using the Brompton Future Lab initiative.
Alex Leck
Design Engineer
JCL Lighting
The quality and service since using Geomiq has rapidly accelerated our development process for roadmap, strategic and bespoke projects.
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