Amace introduces a 3D printer for metal parts that features a 410- by 410- by 450-mm build chamber

The new ALM-400 metal 3D printer. Images: Amace

The ALM-400 metal 3D printing system from Amace features a 410- by 410- by 450-mm build envelope and is powered by two 1,000-W, Yb-fiber lasers that offer full scan of field and operate independently. Scanning speed is up to 9 m/sec.

The design of the SLM (selective laser melting)-style printer allows the user to additively manufacture one large part or a higher number of smaller parts.

Amace, which is part of the 40-year-old, India-based Ace Micromatic Group, claims the ALM-400 lets users work with a wide range of materials and print variable layer thicknesses (30 to 100 microns). Usable materials include stainless steel, titanium, INCONEL, aluminum, maraging steel, and nickel alloys. The company says these metals meet the material needs of aerospace, defense, medical, and general-manufacturing industries.

The internet-ready machine can be controlled from anywhere, and its predictive interface helps users gauge potential failures and take necessary actions to prevent them. The patented multiblade recoating system ensures a uniform distribution of powder during the build phase. And the printer’s powder-management system continuously monitors powder levels and predicts in real time the amount of material required to complete the job at hand.

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