Metal X™ System

Description

The Metal X is a revolutionary 3D printer that prints metal powder bound in a plastic matrix to eliminate safety risks associated 
with traditional metal 3D printing methods while enabling new features like close-cell infill for reduced part weight and cost. 
It’s up to 10x less expensive than alternative metal additive manufacturing technologies — and up to 100x less than traditional 
fabrication technologies like machining or casting. Affordable, reliable, and easy to use, the Metal X print system gives you 
everything you need to go from design to fully functional metal parts faster than ever before.

INCLUDED:

WASH1 and Sinter2

Features

• Uses ADAM (Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing) — metal powder bound in a polymer matrix is extruded like filament, then later sintered
  
• Heated, vacuum-sealed print bed with auto bed leveling for proper first-layer adhesion.
  
• Dual-nozzle system: one for the metal-bound filament and one for a ceramic release/support material. 
  
• The ceramic release layer helps with support removal after sintering. 
  
• Compatible with a variety of metals: 17-4 PH stainless steel, H13 / A2 / D2 tool steels, Inconel 625, Copper. 
  
• Uses bound powder filament (metal + wax/polymer) for safe handling.
  
• Layer (Z) resolution: 50 µm (pre-sinter) and 125 µm after sintering. 
  
• Supports closed-cell infill (triangular) or solid infill, which allows for lightweight but strong geometries.

Specification

• METAL X 
  
  • Process Metal fused filament fabrication 
    
  • Build Volume 300 x 220 x 180 mm (11.8 x 8.7 x 7.1 in) 
    
  • Machine Size 575 x 467 x 1,120 mm (22.7 x 18.4 x 44.1 in), 75 kg (160 lbs)
  • Touchscreen: 12 cm (4.7 in) horizontal extension 
    
  • Print Chamber Heated 
    
  • Print Bed Heated, vacuum-sealed print sheet, auto bed leveling 
    
  • Print System Two nozzles — Metal material and release material 
    
  • Power Requirements 100–120 / 200-240 VAC (12A / 6A), IEC 60320 type C20 
    
  • Metal Material Stainless steel (17-4 PH), Tool steel (H13, A2, D2), Inconel 625, Copper 
    
  • Release Material Ceramic (consumed at 1:10 ratio to metal spools, on average) 
    
  • Media (Spools) Filament fed, bound powder 
    
  • Max Final Part Size 240 x 132 x 131mm - 10 kg 
    
  • Supports Metal material with ceramic release layer 
    
  • Layer Height 50µm and 125µm post-sinter
• WASH-1
  
  • Materials Supported All metals 
    
  • Fluid (Solvent) Opteon SF79, Opteon SF80, or Tergo Metal Cleaning Fluid 
    
  • Controller Integrated control system 
    
  • Workholding Stainless steel basket 
    
  • Washing Size 356 x 254 x 203 mm (14 x 10 x 8 in) 
    
  • Washing Volume 18,356 cm3
• SINTER-2
  
  • Materials Supported Chemically debound Metal X-printed parts 
    
  • Heating Element Kanthal 
    
  • Controller Pre-programmed automatic cycling 
    
  • Sinter Run Time 30 hours
    
  • Peak Internal Temp. 1,300° C / 2,372° F 
    
  • Sintering Capacity Rectangle w/radius top — 248 mm ID x 406 mm L (9.8 in ID x 16 in L)
    
  • Sintering Workload 12,135 cm3 (741 in3
    
  • Sinter Surface Area 1,644 cm2 (254.8 in2) for stackable ceramic setter plate
    
  • Setter Plate Dimensions Top plate: 24.0cm W x 41.0cm D, (9.4in W x 16.1in D)
  • Bottom plate: 17.0cm W x 41.0cm D, (6.7in W x 16.1in D)
    
  • Gas Types Argon, argon / hydrogen mix 
    
  • Retort High purity refractory retort (carbon-free)