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Eplus3D EP-M450 Metal 3D Printer

With a building chamber size of 450 x 450 x 550 mm Eplus3D Introduces EP-M450 to the successful line of MPBF™ 3D printers. The complete open systemmakes EP-M450 a very powerful tool for large scaleproduction for our customer to access different metal powders like titanium, aluminum, nickel alloys and stainless steel, etc. EP-M450 is aiming to output the large parts with its high performance and high accuracy.

HIGH QUALITY

  • Printed parts’ density > 99.9%, deviation in parts’ mechanical properties < 5%
  • Optimized gas flow design ensures efficient removal of smoke and splashes.
  • Dynamic software allows for dividing the model into sections with individual process parameters.
  • Repeatable positional accuracy ≤±5 μm along the Z-axis.
  • Dual laser printing with overlapping deviation ≤±0.1 mm.

 

HIGH EFFICIENCY

  • Build volume: 450 x 450 x 550 mm (height incl. build plate).
  • Ability to increase layer thickness to boost production capacity.
  • Optimized scanning strategies reduce print duration using in-house developed software.
  • Bi-directional powder recoating reduces recoating time.

 

RELIABLE

  • High-quality optics and mature process control algorithm ensure part quality.
  • Excellent control over the building environment.
  • Tightly sealed build chamber with oxygen concentration <100 ppm.
  • Uninterrupted printing with sustained monitoring of powder levels.
  • Dual gas release ports for chamber door protection.

 

COST-EFFECTIVE & EASY OPERATION

  • Blowback-enabled filtration system with over 30,000 hours lifetime.
  • User-friendly software interface and one-click printing technology.
  • Comparability with various recoater blades.
  • Reduced gas consumption ≤6 L/min.
  • Real-time display of print records and sensor readings.

 

OPEN SYSTEM

  • Open parameters for editing laser power, scan speed, etc.
  • Freedom to choose metal powders from the market.
  • Software integration with Siemens NX for design and simulation.
  • Supports SLC and CLI formats for easy planning.

 

What can EP-M450 print?

  • Machine: EP-M450
    Process: Metal Powder Bed Fusion (MPBF)
    Material: Aluminium alloy
    Size: Φ400 x 160mm
    Printing time: 124 hours
    Application: Aerospace

Technical Specifications

Machine Model Build Volume (X x Y x Z) Optical System Spot Size
EP-M450 450 x 450 x 550 mm (17.7 x 17.7 x 21.7 in) Fiber Laser 1 / 2 / 4 x 500 W (700 W, 1000 W optional) 70 – 120 μm
Max Scan Speed Layer Thickness Theoretical Print Speed Material
8 m/s 20 – 120 μm Up to 190 cm³/h Titanium Alloy, Aluminum Alloy, Nickel Alloy, Maraging Steel, Stainless Steel, Cobalt Chrome, Copper Alloy
Power Supply Gas Supply Oxygen Content Dimension (W x D x H)
380 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 14-22 kW Ar / N₂ ≤ 100 ppm 5670 x 3700 x 3325 mm
Weight Software Input Data Format
10000 kg EPControl, EPHatch STL or other Convertible File
For a detailed technical overview, download the PDF specsheet for the EP-M450 Metal 3D Printer.

Ready to transform your production?

With a building chamber size of 450 x 450 x 550 mm Eplus3D Introduces EP-M450 to the successful line of MPBF™ 3D printers. The complete open systemmakes EP-M450 a very powerful tool for large scaleproduction for our customer to access different metal powders like titanium, aluminum, nickel alloys and stainless steel, etc. EP-M450 is aiming to output the large parts with its high performance and high accuracy.