Ren AM 500M
The RenAM 500M is a laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing system designed specifically for the production of metal components on the factory floor. It features automated powder and waste handling systems that enable consistent process quality, reduce operator touch times and ensure high standards of system safety. The system build volume is 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm.
The RenAM 500M is built using a Renishaw in house designed and manufactured optical system and control platform which forms the basis for our future additive manufacturing systems product range.
Automated
Ideal for industrial production applications, RenAM 500M has a higher level of automation compared to the more flexible AM250 and AM 400 platforms.
Powder sieving and recirculation are all carried out within the compact system automatically, reducing the need for manual handling and exposure to materials. This provides increased safety and sustained quality of the metal powders.
Intuitive
The large 19 inch robust touchscreen user interface, and machine control software has been designed to be intuitive. Based on a Windows® operating system with a dedicated user interface, large icons show the build set-up workflow for ease of navigation through the various process steps.
Smart
The patented high capacity dual SafeChange™ filter system enables builds to be run for long periods within a stable controlled atmosphere. The filters capture process emissions in a safe and efficient manner.
The intelligent control system actively senses the condition of the filter, and automatically redirects the gas circuit to the clean filter before the process conditions deteriorate. The user is then alerted to change the filter housing and replace the filter cartridge.
Renishaw AM benefits & advantages over competitors
- Ability to achieve a 100ppm O2 atmosphere through gas purging cycle.
a. Initial Low volume of Argon required to achieve <1000ppm or <100ppm O2 atmosphere.
b. Typically, this should be 600 liters or less to achieve <1000ppm.
2. Gas to be supplied in industry standard pressurized bottles.
3. Short preparation time to achieve <1000ppm or <100ppm O2 atmosphere before processing. Typically, this should be generated with accelerated vacuum technique followed by back flooding of the chamber to achieve <1000ppm O2 within 8 minutes of startup.
4. Capability of processing Titanium alloys at under 10ppm O2 atmosphere.
5. Ability to load new material whilst the machine is processing. The system should have the ability to load and unload powder into metal flasks under inert gas atmosphere without interrupting the machine process.
6. Open parameter access for process development. To enable the user to experiment with own melting strategies and materials. To be fully supported with in depth training on the methodology of designing experiments in order for the best outcome in the shortest possible timeframe.
7. Powder delivery with user serviceable compliant wiper blade to greatly reduce likelihood of build crashes when developing process parameters.
8. Running costs
a. Power – Low electrical power consumption rate 1.6Kw/H.
b. Single phase, 230V, 16Amp, electrical supply to ensure lowest possible running costs
c. Gas consumption – typical hourly rate of use to be 10 liters or less ensuring lowest possible running costs
9. 25 μm and 50 μm layer thickness parameters available for standard materials.
10. Ability to run reactive materials as standard.
11. Touchscreen HMI interface with user level control.
12. Offline file preparation can be completed during process
13. Platform heating to 170oC
14. Z axis accuracy +/-2μm over 300 mm travel
15. Integrated powder level sensor with build pause capability at low level
16. Removable powder silo which can also be used for powder specific storage
17. Welded Stainless Steel construction main chamber with vacuum de-gas and argon refill for maximum atmosphere purity.
18. Upper door with Laser safe viewing window and glove box access to the main process chamber. Enables removal of powder from the build chamber before opening door. Lower access door for scheduled cleaning and servicing.