Designed for industry without the need for industrial infrastructure; affordable, reliable, safe, and easy to use metal 3D printer. Ideal for small to medium size part fabrication, and multi-metal 3D printing research. The Meltio M450 allows users to produce metal parts of very high density in a single-step process on a very compact footprint.
This is the combustion chamber for a rocket engine with liquid cooling channels. Fresh fuel is flown past the combustion chamber to cool it down before it enters the engine to avoid overheating the chamber walls. This is a complex geometry that would never be made in a single-step process.
Size | Weight | System | Material | Gas | Layer Height |
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110.5 x 110.5 x 170mm | 4.88kg | Meltio M450 | Stainless Steel 316L | Argon | 0.8mm |
Print Time | Print Cost |
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27.5 hours | 97 - 125 Euros |
It is attached to underground drills for drilling anchor points or exploratory holes in the mining and oil and gas industry. The component wears out quickly during operations in remote sites. There is a very small area of the part which wears out, teeth and surface.
Size | Weight | System | Material | Gas | Layer Height | Post-processing |
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96.5 x 96.44 x 91.3mm | 3kg | Meltio M450 | Stainless Steel 316L | Argon | 1.2mm | CNC Machining |
Print Time | Print Cost |
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10.5 hours | 48 - 58 Euros |
Half of a mold for the glass bottle manufacturing industry. Has a fairly complicated geometry made with a difficult material to machine to ensure longer lifetimes. This part would normally be cast, therefore long lead-times and high up front investment. Meltio’s LMD process offers unparalleled flexibility and impact to the company’s bottom line in terms of part cost and lead time.
Size | Weight | System | Material | Gas | Layer Height | Post-processing |
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158.5 x 79.31 x 144.3mm | 6kg | Meltio M450 | Stainless Steel 316L | Argon | 1.2mm | CNC Machining |
Print Time | Print Cost |
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24 hours | 103 - 127 Euros |
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) technologies can be broadly categorized into two main types: powder-based and wire-based processes. Among powder-based methods, Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) and Laser-Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED) are widely used. For wire-based methods, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal Deposition (W-LMD) are two leading techniques that have gained traction in industrial applications.
Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) is an advanced 3D printing technology that utilizes a laser or electron beam to selectively melt metal powder, layer by layer, creating parts with high precision and intricate details. This process is ideal for producing complex geometries and is widely recognized for its excellent surface finish and mechanical properties.
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a wire-based AM technique that operates similarly to traditional welding. Using an electric arc as the energy source, it melts metal wire, which is deposited layer by layer to build large components or repair existing parts. WAAM is well-suited for producing large structural components but faces limitations with intricate geometries and surface finish quality, often requiring post-processing.
Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal Deposition (W-LMD) process represents an innovative advancement in wire-based additive manufacturing. By using multiple laser beams to melt and deposit metal wire with precision, W-LMD offers significant advantages over traditional WAAM. This process concentrates heat into a small area, minimizing the heat-affected zone and resulting in better metallurgical properties, stronger parts, and higher accuracy. Meltio’s W-LMD is ideal for applications that demand complex geometries, high precision, and minimal post-processing.
While WAAM remains a valuable technology for large-scale metal additive manufacturing, Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal Deposition (W-LMD) process offers clear advantages in terms of precision, efficiency, and part quality. By overcoming the limitations of WAAM, Meltio provides a robust solution for industries looking to enhance their metal 3D printing capabilities. With its innovative approach, Meltio’s W-LMD technology is paving the way for more reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality metal additive manufacturing solutions.
It allows users to produce metal parts of very high density in a single-step process on a very compact footprint.
Suitable for any environment thanks to a process built around wire, a sealed chamber and a built-in 3 stage filter.
The metal 3D printing process is monitored in real time and compensated if required by process control.
Automatic toolpath generation and material print profiles supplied by Meltio make for a plug and play experience.
The low capital and running costs of the Meltio M450 make metal 3D printing of conventional parts possible.
Meltio Horizon is a proprietary slicer that ensures a fully tailored customer experience around our plug-and-play metal 3D printer. The Meltio M450 with its own unique features and custom-developed Meltio print and material profiles included.
It’s a proprietary toolpath generator software for 3-axis metal 3D printing, tailored specifically to our wire-laser deposition process with the Meltio M450 metal 3D printer.
The Laser Alignment System is a product developed by Meltio to aid the adoption of our state-of-the-art wire-laser deposition technology as well as to ensure print process reliability, and enhance user experience.
Meltio’s Laser Metal Deposition process achieves exceptional material mechanical properties using single wire and dual wire. Choose the ideal welding wire for your application: unlimited third-party commodity material or qualified Meltio Wire Materials that secure the user experience.
3D Printing Specialist / ROEZ
” I don’t know how much Meltio saved us, but I can tell you it saved us a lot, and then that’s why we bought the Meltio, to print this case and to reduce the cost of the machining and also reduce the cost of the raw material.
We chose the Meltio M450 as our first choice because we can print a lot of materials directly from the package.“
ROEZ is a Slovakian supplier of operating sets and investment units using a Meltio M450.
Dimensions (WxDxH): | 560 x 600 x 1400 mm |
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Print Envelope (WxDxH): | 145 x 168 x 390 mm |
System Weight: | :250 kg |
Laser Type: | 6 x 200 W direct diode lasers |
Laser Wavelength: | 976 nm |
Total Laser Power: | 1200 W |
Power Input: | 208 / 230 V single phase or 400 V three phase |
Power Consumption: | 2 – 5 kW peak depending on selected options |
Process Control: | Closed-loop, laser and wire modulation |
Enclosure: | Laser-safe, sealed, controlled atmosphere |
Interface: | USB, ethernet, wireless datalink |
Cooling: | Active water-cooled chiller included |
Wire Feedstock Diameter: | 0.8 – 1.2 mm |
Wire Feedstock Spool: | BS300 |
Stainless Steels: | Excellent strength and corrosion resistance. |
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Mild Steels: | Cheap and ductile, with unparalleled machinability and weldability. |
Carbon Steels: | High impact strength, retain hardness at high temperatures. |
Titanium Alloys: | Highest strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance. |
Nickel Alloys: | High versatility, outstanding heat and corrosion resistance. |
Copper & Aluminum: | Under Development. |
Hot Wire: | Programmable power supply that preheats the material to increase the deposition rate. |
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Dual Wire: | This option allows to 3D print two wire materials sequentially with very quick wire switches. |
Laser Alignment System: | It allows users to calibrate Meltio’s multi-laser deposition head accurately and effortlessly prior to every print. |