Investor Presentaiton
Advantages of AM
Minimized post-processing costs.
By harnessing the
power of Free Float,
customers can reduce
post-processing costs
by up to 94%
Material 1
Supports
Support Volume
Post Processing Time (hh:mm)
Without Free Float
Inconel 718
Block Supports up to 45°
59,588 mm³
01:30
SLM produced the part² using
Inconel 718, a nickel-based superalloy
extensively used in the energy &
space industries.
With Free Float
Inconel 718
Flat sections +
connections
767 mm³
-99%
Inconel is a robust material but also
results in high post-processing costs.
With SLMⓇ FREE FLOAT -
Robustness of material? YES
High post processing costs? NO
00:05
-94%
1. Original part manufactured using Aluminium. Additively manufactured part produced using IN718 (Nickel-based superalloy). SLM Solutions computed material and labor
requirements if original part was manufactured with IN718. Comparative figures based on this study.
2. Part by Lighthinge (EDAG, voestalpine, simufact)
SLM
SOLUTIONS
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