Patient-Specific Cranial Implant DMLS - Case Study
Case study: custom titanium cranial implant via DMLS additive manufacturing.
Case Facts
| Application | Cranial Implant |
|---|---|
| Material | Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI |
| Processes | dmls |
| Equipment | eos-m290 |
| Standards | ASTM F136 |
| Lead Time | 5 business days |
Challenge
Custom cranial implant for trauma patient. Conventional machining wastes >80% material and takes 3 weeks.
Solution
CT to 3D model conversion. DMLS on EOS M290 in Ti-6Al-4V ELI. HIP densification. CNC post-machining. Electropolished finish.
Result
Lead time: 5 days vs 3 weeks. Material waste: <5% vs >80%. Perfect anatomical fit.