3D printer SLM FastForm FF-M140C H

FastForm FF-M140C H for Serial 3D Printing of Dental Crowns and Frameworks

FastForm FF-M140C H is an SLM 3D printer for additive manufacturing of metal dental structures in dental laboratories and dental production centers. The cylindrical build area of Φ140 × 100 mm allows grouping multiple models on one platform and performing serial printing of crowns, frameworks, and other compact structures. The layer thickness is adjustable within the range of 30–60 microns, and the laser spot size is 50–60 microns.

Advantages of FastForm FF-M140C H

• Productivity for dental production. Manufacturing 150 crowns in 5 hours or 15 frameworks in 6 hours.
• More models in one print job. The working area allows arranging multiple crowns, frameworks, or other dental structures on one platform. The cylindrical build zone of FF-M140C H has a diameter of 140 mm and a height of 100 mm.
• Flexible build parameter settings. The layer thickness can be selected according to the material and specific task requirements. FF-M140C H supports a range from 30 to 60 microns.
• Small laser spot for working with compact parts. The laser spot size is 50–60 microns. This parameter characterizes the area of laser beam impact on the metal powder and is not a measure of the finished part's accuracy.
• Quick installation and removal of the base plate. The magnetic fixation system simplifies working with the platform after build completion. FF-M140C H is equipped with a quick-release magnetic base plate attachment.
• Fewer regular replacements in the filtration system. FF-M140C H is equipped with a permanent filter with a lifespan of 30,000 hours. This system reduces the need for regular replacement of the filter element during the declared service life.

Dental 3D Printing Productivity
For FastForm FF-M140C H, productivity is 150 crowns in 5 hours or 15 dental frameworks in 6 hours. These indicators allow planning serial equipment loading and manufacturing batches of similar dental structures within a single production cycle. The actual print time depends on the geometry and number of models, their placement on the platform, the selected metal powder, and SLM process parameters.

Working Area and SLM Printing Parameters

FF-M140C H has a cylindrical build area of Φ140 × 100 mm. The diameter of the working zone is 140 mm, and the available build height is 100 mm. This geometry is oriented towards group arrangement of dental structures.The layer thickness is adjustable within the range of 30–60 microns. The laser spot size is 50–60 microns. These are different process characteristics: the layer thickness determines the vertical build step, while the spot size describes the area of laser beam impact on the metal powder. A flexible scraper is used to apply a new powder layer. The speed of its movement and the bidirectional application mode for FF-M140C H are not specified in the provided specification.

FastLayer and FastFab

FastLayer and FastFab simplify model preparation and the launch of dental 3D printing. FastLayer is used for automated arrangement of dental crowns and allows performing this operation with one click within 5 minutes. FastFab is responsible for launching the prepared print job with one click. This workflow reduces the number of manual operations during the preparation of serial manufacturing of dental structures.

Protective Gas and Permanent Filtration

During metal 3D printing with FF-M140C H, nitrogen or argon creates a protective environment for stable SLM printing with metal powder. FF-M140C H supports working with both gases, and their choice depends on the type of metal and the technological process parameters.The permanent filtration system reduces the need for regular replacement of the filter element. The resource of the permanent filter is 30,000 hours, which is designed for long-term operation of the printer during serial manufacturing of metal parts.

Metals and Their Applications in SLM Printing

FastForm FF-M140C H supports several groups of metal materials for manufacturing dental structures:

• Stainless steel. Suitable for manufacturing durable metal parts, auxiliary dental elements, tools, fasteners, and other compact products where mechanical strength and corrosion resistance are important.
• Titanium alloys. Combine low weight, strength, and corrosion resistance. In the dental field, they can be used for individual constructions, prosthetic components, and other products for which the use of a specific titanium alloy is intended.
• Cobalt-chrome alloys. One of the main applications of FF-M140C H in dental production. Suitable for 3D printing of dental prosthesis frameworks, metal crowns, bridge-like constructions, and other dental frameworks.
• Other metal materials. FF-M140C H can also work with other metal powders, the compatibility of which needs to be checked for the specific material and technological process.

Support for titanium and cobalt-chrome alloys allows using FastForm FF-M140C H primarily for serial production of dental structures. For each alloy, an appropriate technological profile with SLM process parameters should be used.

Quick-Release Magnetic Base Plate Fixation

The quick-release magnetic attachment simplifies working with the base plate and reduces the number of manual operations after printing is completed. The magnetic system allows quick installation and removal of the plate without traditional bolt attachment. This design is especially convenient during serial manufacturing of dental structures when the platform is regularly removed for further work with printed products.

Technical Specifications of FastForm FF-M140C H

Order 3D Printer FastForm FF-M140C H

FastForm FF-M140C H is designed for serial SLM printing of dental crowns, frameworks, and other metal structures within the working area. Order FastForm FF-M140C H on our website and receive consultation on specifications, compatible materials, supply kit, and equipment launch conditions.