Ergonomics and Economics of Really Big Laser Powder Bed Fusion

As laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines get larger, they introduce new challenges when it comes to the ergonomics and economics of 3D printing metal parts from powder. This video filmed at CIMP-3D, the Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition located at Penn State University, looks at a large-format “factory” built around a 3D Systems DMP500 3D printer with a build area measuring 500 x 500 mm.
To deal with the heavy build plates, large amounts of powder and big parts produced, this machine is surrounded by a collection of peripherals. This equipment includes a Build Breakout Station, Powder Recycling Module, specialized wire EDM, and a transportation module to move material and builds ergonomically. While this machine can be applied to make very large parts, its more economical application might be to produce multiple smaller parts at once.
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