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Additive Manufacturing for the Tooling Industry

Selective Laser Melting is transforming the tooling industry by offering unprecedented design flexibility. This technology allows for the production of complete tools or inserts, with key applications such as the integration of conformal cooling channels that reduce cycle times, minimize stress, and extend tool life. Additionally, tools can be tailored with specific material properties, enabling targeted surface hardness or core damping. With expert applications support, Nikon SLM Solutions guides you through the development of optimized components, from prototypes to full-scale production.

Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
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Our advanced additive manufacturing solutions integrate conformal cooling channels into tooling, enabling shorter cycle times, reduced stress loads in components, and extended tool life, revolutionizing manufacturing processes and enhancing productivity.

Customizable Material Properties
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With our additive manufacturing technologies, tools or inserts can be built with various material properties, allowing for the integration of specifications such as targeted surface hardness or damping properties of the core. This customization enhances tool performance and durability, meeting diverse industry requirements.

Custom Tooling Solutions
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By leveraging material versatility and design flexibility, our additive manufacturing technologies empower tooling companies to create customized solutions tailored to specific manufacturing needs, improving efficiency and performance across various industries.

Cost-Effective Tooling Production
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Through additive manufacturing, we support the tooling sector in adopting more cost-effective production methods, reducing lead times and material waste while maintaining high-quality standards, ultimately driving down manufacturing costs and increasing competitiveness.

VIDEOS
NIKON SLM VIDEO PLAYLIST
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[Webinar]-The Casting Industry Meets the Future with Integrated 3D Printing
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Center of Excellence for Innovation
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SLM®500 System
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Designed for Serial Production
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SYSTEMS
SLM SYSTEMS

Revolutionize Your Manufacturing with Nikon SLM Solutions

SLM®280 2.0

Elevate Production with SLM®280 2.0: Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing Reinvented

SLM®125

Unleash Precision with the SLM®125: Redefining Metal Additive Manufacturing

SLM®800

Reach new heights with SLM®800: Unmatched Precision for Large-Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing

NXG 600E

Elevate Your Efficiency: Experience NXG’s Unrivalled Production Speed and Precision

SLM®280 PS

Revolutionize Manufacturing with SLM®280 PS: Precision Solutions for Serial Production

SLM®500

Unleash Efficiency with SLM®500: High-Performance Metal Additive Manufacturing

NXG XII 600

Elevate Your Efficiency: Experience NXG’s Unrivalled Production Speed and Precision

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APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS IN ACTION

Explore the versatility of the tooling industry through a visual journey of its real-world applications.

Die Casting Mold Inserts
Material: 1.2709
Layer Thickness: 40µm
Build Time: 1d 7h
Y Connector
Material: AlSi10Mg
Layer Thickness: 60µm
Build Time: 2d 8h 11m
Cross Jet
Material: AlSi10Mg
Layer Thickness: 60µm
Build Time: 20h
Single-Piece Extrusion Tool
Material: AlSi10Mg
Layer Thickness: 30µm
Build Time: 1d 6h
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