Industrial 3D Printer with Six 500W Lasers for Large-Format SLM Printing

FastForm FF-M800 500W×6 is an industrial SLM 3D printer with six laser sources, each with a power of 500W, designed for additive manufacturing of metal parts. The build area of 650 × 650 × 1100 mm allows for working with large-scale products and placing multiple parts within a single task. The scanning speed reaches 10 m/s, and the productivity of one laser beam ranges from 10 to 25 cm³/h depending on the geometry, size of the part, material, and process parameters.

Advantages of FastForm FF-M800

• Six 500W lasers. The FF-M800 500W×6 configuration is equipped with six laser sources, each with a power of 500W. The multi-laser scheme is designed to work in the build area of 650 × 650 × 1100 mm.
• Large working volume. The build area measures 650 × 650 × 1100 mm. It allows for the production of large-scale metal parts or placing multiple products within the available volume.
• Productivity of each laser beam from 10 to 25 cm³/h. The actual rate depends on the shape and size of the part, the metal material, and the specified process parameters.
• Adjustable powder layer. The layer thickness is adjustable from 20 to 150 µm. This is one of the parameters set according to the specific SLM printing task.
• Automatic powder feed. The FF-M800 is equipped with an automatic feed function as standard. The powder tank capacity is 55 liters, and there are two 350-liter tanks for powder collection.
• Protective atmosphere control. The minimum oxygen content is no more than 100 ppm, and the consumption of argon or nitrogen does not exceed 8 l/min.

Six Lasers for a Large Build Area

The FastForm FF-M800 500W×6 modification works with six laser sources of 500W each. The productivity for each beam is specified from 10 to 25 cm³/h, depending on the product's geometry, its dimensions, material, and SLM process parameters. The laser spot is adjustable within 80–120 µm. The maximum scanning speed is 10 m/s. A high-precision digital grid is used in the scanning system. The repeatability accuracy of scanning is ≤2 µrad, linearity is 99.9%, range is ±20%, and scale temperature drift is 8 ppm/°C. The build area of 650 × 650 × 1100 mm defines the FF-M800 as a model for large-format metal 3D printing.

Build Accuracy

The powder layer thickness is adjustable from 20 to 150 µm. The printing accuracy for parts up to 100 mm in size is ±0.1 mm. For parts over 100 mm, the specified value is ±0.1% × L mm. The overlap accuracy of the working zones is less than ±0.03 mm. This parameter has a separate significance for the multi-laser design, as the working areas of the lasers must align during the formation of a single build. The positioning of the Z-axis is controlled by an optical ruler. The platform heating is maintained up to 200 °C.

Metal Powder Feeding and Collection

The FF-M800 has a standard automatic powder feed. The tank capacity is 55 liters, which corresponds to the printer's format and its build area. Powder application can be performed in one or two directions. A flexible recoater is used for layer formation. Powder application control and the Light Following function are also supported. There are two 350-liter tanks for powder collection. The base plate is bolted.

Protective Gas and Continuous Filtration

During SLM printing, the FF-M800 operates with argon or nitrogen. The protective gas consumption does not exceed 8 l/min, and the minimum oxygen content is maintained at ≤100 ppm. The continuous filtration system has a filter element life of at least 30,000 hours. The filtration efficiency is 99.9%. These parameters define the characteristics of the printer's gas and filtration parts when working with metal powder.

Metals and Alloys for SLM Printing

FastForm FF-M800 supports the following material groups:

• stainless steel;
• tool steel;
• titanium alloys;
• pure titanium;
• heat-resistant alloys;
• aluminum alloys;
• copper alloys;
• tungsten alloys;
• high-entropy alloys;
• other metal materials.

The specific powder material should be selected according to the technological task and the parameters set for the FF-M800.

Industrial Application of FastForm FF-M800

The FastForm catalog positions the FF-M800 as a large-format industrial-class metal 3D printer and indicates several areas of its application.

• Industrial production. The build area of 650 × 650 × 1100 mm and six 500W lasers are oriented towards the production of large parts and performing production tasks with metal 3D printing.
• Aerospace industry. This area is directly mentioned in the FF-M800 catalog. The large working volume allows for placing metal products of appropriate dimensions.
• Automotive industry. The FF-M800 is presented by the manufacturer as equipment for additive manufacturing of metal components in this sector.
• Military industry. The manufacturer also attributes this area to the declared applications of the FF-M800 series.
• Consumer electronics. The direction is mentioned in the catalog among the categories of application of the model.

Technical Specifications of FastForm FF-M800 500W×6

Laser System and Build Parameters

Powder System and Filtration

Power Supply and Cooling

Order the FastForm FF-M800 3D Printer

FastForm FF-M800 500W×6 is designed for industrial SLM printing of large-scale metal parts in the working area of 650 × 650 × 1100 mm and production tasks requiring a multi-laser configuration. Order the FastForm FF-M800 on our website and receive consultation on configuration, technical specifications, and supply conditions.