High Throughput 3D Metal Printing

Methods 3D, Inc. (Sudbury, MA), a subsidiary of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. (Sudbury, MA), offers their new ProX™ DMP 320 direct metal 3D printer from 3D Systems Corporation (Rock Hill, SC) that is optimized for high precision, high throughput direct metal printing of components for critical applications requiring complex, chemically-pure titanium, stainless steel, or nickel super alloy parts. This machine is ideal for production manufacturing, with exchangeable manufacturing modules that support rapid material change or replenishment, allowing shops to keep pace with demanding production cycles and enabling efficient powder recycling. The ProX DMP 320 offers a large 10.82 in (275 mm) x 10.82 in (275 mm) x 16.53 in (420 mm) build volume and is designed for critical industrial applications, including those in aerospace, automotive, and medical. The printer comes in two configurations, one optimized for titanium and one optimized for stainless steel and nickel super alloys.

With centralized maintenance management, reduced argon gas consumption, and serial manufacturing workflow support, the ProX DMP 320 printer also offers competitive operating cost advantages. The ProX is installed within multiple Methods 3D technology centers across the U.S. to provide product demonstration, training, support, and development of customer solutions on this exceptional production printer incorporating the full range of available materials. “We are excited to offer this machine along with our extensive line of 3D Systems direct metal printers (DMP),” said Benjamin Fisk, the general manager of Methods 3D. “Its production manufacturing capability, in addition to high strength, high density, exceptionally pure materials at low operating costs, offers ideal additive manufacturing solutions for today’s demanding applications.”

Methods 3D, Inc., 65 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, 978-443-5388, Fax: 978-440-9405, www.methodsmachine.com.