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SOLVOKA

3D Printing

DED / LMD (Directed Energy Deposition / Laser Metal Deposition)

Additive + Repair for Large Metal Parts

 

DED (or LMD) feeds metal powder or wire into a melt pool created by a laser or electron beam. It’s ideal for repairing existing parts or building large components with custom geometry.

      Benefits:

  • Additive repair and part restoration

  • Builds large parts faster than powder-bed processes

  • Multi-material capability

  • Widely used in aerospace maintenance and industrial tools

WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing)

Cost-Effective 3D Printing for Large-Scale Metal Structures

 

WAAM uses an electric arc to melt metal wire, layer by layer, similar to welding. It’s suited for large, structural parts with less complexity but high mechanical demands.

      Benefits:

  • Ideal for very large components (1m+ size)

  • High deposition rate and low material cost

  • Good for titanium, steel, and aluminum

  • Used in shipbuilding, construction, and aerospace tooling

DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering)

Functional Metal Parts with Complex Internal Features

 

DMLS uses a high-powered laser to sinter powdered metal, layer by layer, without melting it. This results in dense, functional parts with high accuracy and material properties close to wrought metals.

    Benefits:

  • Complex, organic shapes not possible with machining

  • Strong, end-use parts from stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, etc.

  • Minimal material waste

  • Ideal for medical, and tooling applications

SLM (Selective Laser Melting)

Fully Melted, High-Strength Metal Components

 

SLM is similar to DMLS but fully melts metal powder using a laser, resulting in fully dense parts with excellent mechanical properties and fine microstructure.

      Benefits:

  • Superior strength and metallurgical properties

  • Highly complex, load-bearing parts

  • Excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy

  • Suitable for aerospace, defense, and high-performance engineering

Binder Jetting

Fast, Scalable Metal Printing at Lower Costs

 

Binder Jetting uses a liquid binding agent to selectively join metal powder, which is then sintered in a furnace. Unlike DMLS/SLM, it doesn’t use lasers and allows faster build rates.

      Benefits:

  • Lower cost per part for medium to high volumes

  • Fast production speed

  • Smooth surface finish and post-processing flexibility

  • Ideal for automotive, consumer goods, and tooling

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