GlobalSpec News Desk | April 19, 2024
Meltio, a manufacturer of wire-laser metal deposition systems, has introduced its next-generation metal 3D printing machine, the M600. The Meltio M600 is reportedly intended for industrial manufacturing processes beyond niche applications.
According to the company, the Meltio M600 machine is expected to solve common manufacturing issues such as long lead times, high stock-keeping costs and “fragile” supply chains.
Source: Meltio
As such, the Meltio M600 seeks to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enable in-house part production for a more resilient manufacturing process.
“3D Printing has huge potential to address these issues as it helps reduce lead times and manufacturing dependencies by printing parts in-house, reduces warehouse inventory as the raw material can be transformed into the final part on demand, and reduces costs by applying material only where it is needed,” the company explained.
Unlike traditional 3D printing methods, Meltio’s M600 uses wire-laser metal deposition. Similar to laser welding, this process allows the machine to easily print simple or complex metal structures.
Further, the M600 employs a wire material, which is safer, more cost-effective, and reduces the risk of contamination. This wire is bombarded with high-power lasers in the printhead, enabling precise and controlled metal deposition on the printer’s build platform, the company added.
Separating the M600 from Meltio’s other metal 3D printers is that it adopts cutting-edge blue laser technology, which increases the print speed while simultaneously reducing the energy needed to complete a job.
Meltio explained that this is the case for materials that are challenging for infrared lasers, like copper and aluminum alloys.
The use of blue laser technology and wire material not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to reducing the production process’s carbon footprint, thereby aligning with increasing demands for sustainable manufacturing practices.
The M600 design features a spacious and fully inert workspace, enabling the processing of a wide range of materials, such as titanium, copper, aluminum alloys, stainless steels, tool steels, nickel, invar,and Inconel.
Additionally, the 3D printer also features built-in solutions for work holding and a three-axis touch probe.
Meltio’s M600 reportedly improves material handling, production efficiency and operational integration, making it ideal for adoption in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, mining, and defense, the company concluded.
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