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Industrial 3D Printer with Four 500W Lasers for Serial SLM Printing
FastForm FF-M300 500W×4 is an industrial SLM 3D printer designed for serial additive manufacturing of metal parts. The system is equipped with four laser sources, each with a power of 500W, ensuring high productivity during complex tasks. The build area of 300 × 300 × 400 mm allows for the simultaneous production of multiple components within a single cycle or the printing of large metal products. The maximum scanning speed is 10 m/s. Thanks to its multi-laser configuration, the printer is ideal for industrial tasks where speed, accuracy, and efficiency are critical.
Advantages of FastForm FF-M300
- Higher productivity thanks to four lasers. The multi-laser system allows the engagement of four laser sources during the construction of metal parts. The FF-M300 500W×4 modification is equipped with four lasers, each with a power of 500W.
- More parts in one print job. The working area allows for the production of one large part or the simultaneous arrangement of a group of smaller products on the platform. The build area of the FF-M300 is 300 × 300 × 400 mm.
- High laser scanning speed. The laser beam can quickly move along a given trajectory during the formation of a metal layer. The maximum scanning speed of the FF-M300 is 10 m/s.
- Fewer idle movements during powder application. The bidirectional system allows for the formation of a new powder layer during the recoater's movement in both directions. The FF-M300 is equipped with top powder feeding and a flexible recoater.
- Fewer regular replacements in the filtration system. The permanent filter is designed for long-term operation during serial metal 3D printing. Its resource is 30,000 hours.
- Works with various metals and alloys. The FF-M300 is suitable for production tasks with different requirements for strength, weight, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance of parts. Printing supports stainless and tool steels, titanium, aluminum, and heat-resistant alloys.
Four Lasers for Serial SLM Printing
The FastForm FF-M300 500W×4 modification works with four laser sources, each with a power of 500W. The multi-laser system is designed for the simultaneous operation of several laser channels within the build area. The maximum scanning speed is 10 m/s. The F-theta lens system is used for focusing the laser beam.
The 500W power refers to one laser source. For the modification's specification, it is correct to indicate the configuration as 4 × 500W, without defining the mathematical sum of the powers as a separate power of the laser system.
Working Area and SLM Printing Parameters
The build area of the FF-M300 is 300 × 300 × 400 mm. This format allows for the placement of one part of the appropriate dimensions or a group of smaller models within a single task. An optical system with an F-theta lens is used for scanning. The maximum scanning speed is 10 m/s. These parameters characterize the operation of the printer's laser part during the formation of metal parts.
Powder Feeding and Application
The FF-M300 is equipped with top powder feeding and a bidirectional application system. The flexible recoater evenly distributes the metal powder over the working area and forms a new layer during movement in both directions. This scheme reduces the idle run of the mechanism between successive passes and the time required for powder application.
The filtration system is equipped with a permanent filter with a resource of 30,000 hours. The specified resource refers directly to the filter and does not determine the service life of other printer components.
Metals and Alloys in SLM Printing
FastForm FF-M300 supports several groups of metals and alloys for SLM printing:
- Stainless Steel. Suitable for the production of strong and corrosion-resistant parts, housings, fasteners, functional prototypes, and industrial equipment elements.
- Tool Steel. Used for wear-resistant parts, molds, stamps, inserts, tools, and elements of production equipment.
- Titanium Alloys. Combine high strength, low weight, and corrosion resistance. Suitable for loaded parts, aviation components, medical products, and structures with complex geometry.
- Aluminum Alloys. Used for lightweight housing parts, brackets, functional prototypes, machine components, and transport equipment.
- Heat-Resistant Alloys. Suitable for parts operating at elevated temperatures, including heat-loaded components of aviation, energy, and industrial equipment.
FastLayer for Task Preparation
FastLayer simplifies the preparation of models for metal 3D printing and working with multi-laser tasks. The software platform includes tools for model preparation, automatic support generation, and geometry correction before starting the build. Support for large data arrays allows working with complex models and group arrangement of parts, while managing multi-laser tasks is oriented towards equipment operation with multiple laser sources. For FF-M300 500W×4, this is relevant when preparing serial builds with a large number of parts in the working area of 300 × 300 × 400 mm.
Industrial Application of FastForm FF-M300
FastForm FF-M300 is suitable for several areas of industrial SLM metal printing:
- Aerospace Industry. Manufacturing of lightweight structural elements, brackets, housing parts, components with complex geometry, and heat-loaded parts from titanium, aluminum, and heat-resistant alloys.
- Medical Production. Manufacturing of individual metal structures, prototypes, tools, and other compact medical components from compatible metal powders.
- Consumer Electronics. Manufacturing of compact housings, fasteners, structural elements, prototypes, and metal components of complex shapes.
- Serial Production. Group placement and simultaneous manufacturing of batches of metal parts in the working area using four lasers.
Technical Specifications of FastForm FF-M300 500W×4
| Parameter | Value |
| Technology | SLM |
| Build Area | 300 × 300 × 400 mm |
| Laser Power | 4 × 500W |
| Maximum Scanning Speed | 10 m/s |
| Focusing System | F-theta lens |
| Powder Feeding Method | Top Feeding |
| Recoater Type | Flexible |
| Powder Application | Bidirectional |
| Filtration System | Permanent Filter |
| Declared Filter Resource | 30,000 hours |
| Net Dimensions | 1960 × 870 × 2120 mm |
| Net Weight | 1200 kg |
Order 3D Printer FastForm FF-M300 500W×4
FastForm FF-M300 500W×4 is designed for serial SLM printing of metal parts in the working area of 300 × 300 × 400 mm and production tasks requiring a multi-laser configuration. Order the FastForm FF-M300 on our website and receive consultation on configuration, technical specifications, compatible materials, supply package, and equipment launch conditions.
