{"id":11859,"date":"2022-06-14T14:44:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T07:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aie.com.vn\/?p=11859"},"modified":"2023-05-16T15:15:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T08:15:20","slug":"what-is-the-best-metal-3d-printer-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aie.com.vn\/en\/what-is-the-best-metal-3d-printer-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal 3D printers in 2022: a comprehensive guide (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metal 3D printers in 2022: a comprehensive guide (Part 1)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Metal powder bed fusion 3D printer selection (SLS, DMP, and more)<\/h2>\n

At the moment, the most commonly used metal additive manufacturing technology is powder bed fusion 3D printing. Simply put, the 3D printer creates objects out of a bed of powdered metal by using a powerful laser.<\/p>\n

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DMP Flex 100<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/3D%20Systems%20DMP%20Flex%20100\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By\u00a03D Systems\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n100 \u00d7 100 \u00d7 80 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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$ 245,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3D Systems, a historical actor on many 3D printing fronts, presents the DMP FLEX 100 as a fast, precise, and affordable metal 3D printer. It offers impressive part repeatability and surface finishes, of around 20 \u03bcm and 5 Ra \u03bcm respectively. DMP stands for Direct Metal Printing.<\/p>\n

The printer comes with 3D Systems\u2019 software 3DXpert All-in-One Software Solution for Metal Additive manufacturing. Their LaserForm metal 3D powders are certified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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EOS M 100<\/h3>\n

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By\u00a0EOS<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nGermany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n100 \u00d7 100 \u00d7 95 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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$ 350,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This compact metal 3D printer is destined for the production of small parts in small quantities. Its material portfolio is especially interesting for medical use cases, namely dental crowns and bridges. EOS certified metal powders include Cobalt-Chrome, Stainless Steel, and Titanium.<\/p>\n

The EOS M100\u2019s laser spot is precise enough to provide a great level of detail, backed by 200 W of powder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arcam EBM Spectra L<\/h3>\n

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By\u00a0GE Additive<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n350 \u00d7 350 \u00d7 430 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > EBM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Originally a Swedish company, Arcam was acquired by GE Additive a few years ago. The Arcam EBM Spectra L is up to 20% faster than its predecessors and is able to reduce part costs by around 10%.<\/p>\n

This metal 3D printer is dedicated to Titanium 3D printing, but Copper is in the pipeline as well. Its laser beam power is equal to 4.5 kW, partly explaining the printer\u2019s high melting capacity and productivity. Common applications for this printer include orthopedic implants and parts for the aerospace industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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M2 Series 5<\/h3>\n

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By\u00a0GE Additive<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n250 \u00d7 250 \u00d7 350 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Concept Laser is the company behind GE Additive\u2019s M2 Series 5. It offers an easy, optimized workflow, with a separate processing chamber and handling area that is integrated into the system. This closed-loop material system ensures a safe environment that is free of powder for the operator.<\/p>\n

The M2 metal additive manufacturing solution is compatible with a range of metals, from Stainless Steels to Aluminum, Nickel, Titanium, and Cobalt-Chrome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RenAM 500E<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/RenAM%20500E%20Single%20laser%20(500W)%20Explorer%20metal%20AM%20system\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By\u00a0Renishaw<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nUnited Kingdom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n245 \u00d7 245 \u00d7 335 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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The RenAM 500E is Renishaw\u2019s entry-level metal additive manufacturing solution. It offers a relatively large build volume and powder can be handled via a dedicated glove box to avoid powder from getting free.<\/p>\n

This system is also equipped with an oxygen sensor and a proprietary emission-filtering system branded SafeChange\u2122.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TruPrint 1000<\/h3>\n

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By\u00a0TRUMPF<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nGermany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n100 \u00d7 100 \u00d7 100 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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$ 170,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The TruPrint 1000 is TRUMPF\u2019s most compact metal 3D printing system, with a 100mm-tall cylindrical build volume. It is suitable for the production of small parts and prototypes, and even small production series when equipped with the multilaser option that increases the printer\u2019s speed.<\/p>\n

This metal 3D printer can be operated remotely via a tablet application, which also gives access to its onboard camera stream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sapphire<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/Velo3D%20Sapphire%20metal%203D%20printer%20nickel-based%20alloys\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By\u00a0Velo3D<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n\u2300 315 x 1000 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Velo3D Sapphire is a high-volume metal 3D printer from the US designed for production series. This metal 3D printer features Velo3D\u2019s Intelligent Fusion technology to allow for complex geometries and 0\u00b0 overhangs.<\/p>\n

The system is also equipped with a range of metrology sensors that measure each and every layer that is 3D printed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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XM200C<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/Xact%20Metal%20XM200C%20metal%203D%20printer\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By\u00a0Xact Metal<\/span><\/div>\n
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Country<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build size<\/td>\n127 \u00d7 127 \u00d7 127 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology<\/td>\nPowder Bed Fusion > DMLS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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$ 110,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The XM200C is Xact Metal\u2019s entry-level metal 3D printing solution. It is suitable for both research purposes and small production series. The XM200C benefits from a proprietary Xact Core gantry system for precise movements with a fusing speed of up to 500 mm\/s.<\/p>\n

Xact Metal offers their own materials, branded Xact Powder, including various Stainless Steels, Super Alloys, Tooling Steels, Aluminum, Titanium, Bronze, and Copper. Advanced users are able to use their own metal powders if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

(To be continued…)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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