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Selective Laser Melting 3D Printers
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) uses a laser to achieve a full melt of the metal powder, which is how it differs from DMLS, forming a homogeneous part. This results in a part that has a single melting temperature (something not produced with an alloy). DMLS produces parts from metal alloys, SLM forms single element materials.