EPLUS 3D launches a 9-laser metal 3D printing machine
EPLUS 3D The launch of a nine-laser, metal additive manufacturing system has been announced. Three machine orders have already been confirmed with an unnamed aerospace firm.
The EP-M1250 features a 1258 x 1258 x 1350 mm build volume which EPLUS believes ‘increases the potential for multi-metre metallic part development greatly’, while also offering advances in productivity and reliability.
EPLUS’ latest machine is compatible with titanium, aluminium, maraging steel and stainless steel, as well as nickel-based and chrome cobalt alloys. EPLUS expects that the EP-M1250 can deliver large-size, high precision and high-performance parts in the aerospace, aviation and automotive industries. EPLUS has printed samples of parts including a rocket engine nozzle expansion piece in stainless steel printed in 160 hours and a rocket compartment printed using In718 at a size 630x630x1100 mm.
The EP-M1250’s key features include its optimised gas flow, which allows for the efficient removal and splashing of smoke and other substances, as well as uniform full size printing at a rate of up to 244 cm.3/hour. EPLUS 3D also reports densities of up to 99.9% and <5% deviation in mechanical properties.
The company believes the introduction of the EP-M1250 is ‘the ideal 3D printing option’ for new and repaired metal components that require high structural integrity at an effective cost. It will be exhibiting a range of parts manufactured with the nine laser machine at the Formnext event in Hall 12.0 Stand E22.
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