M600 Meltio's latest 3D printer is designed to bring metal additive manufacturing out of its current niche and introduce it to the broader world of industrial production. The M600 employs Meltio’s wire-laser technology, using common welding wire as its feedstock. It has a fully inert workspace, smart sensors, support for various workholding solutions and a built-in three-axis touch probe.
What’s new? The M600, which features a much larger build volume than its predecessor – the M450 – and incorporates a blue laser head for printing.
Benefits Faster printing and reduced energy consumption, thanks to the blue laser. The M600 is designed to interface well with CNC machines in machine shops and production environments. Its probe and workholding options allow users to not only print entire parts, but to add features to or repair existing parts. Its welding wire feedstock is cheaper and safer to handle than more commonly used metal powders, and cuts the risk of contaminating CNC machines.
Meltio US, east of the Mississippi: 978-697-4258, west of the Mississippi: 915-282-3437, www.meltio3d.com
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M600 dimensions |
3.4 feet by 3.8 feet by 6.4 feet |
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System weight |
2,204 pounds |
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Build envelope |
11.8 inches by 15.7 inches by 23.6 inches |
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Laser wavelength |
450 nanometers |
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Filtration system |
Three-stage particulate and chemical filtration included |
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Available metals |
Stainless steels, tool steels, nickel, invar, Inconel, titanium, copper and aluminum alloys
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David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
