Machine Comparison
Colibrium M Line vs Trumpf TruPrint 1000
Colibrium Additive vs Trumpf · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The Colibrium M Line and the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 are both metal additive manufacturing machines, built for very different part sizes. The Colibrium M Line has a 500 x 500 x 400 mm (x, y, z) build volume; the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 has a cylindrical one, 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, so build volume and layer thickness are the only rows.
The Colibrium M Line is stronger on size, for large nickel alloy, tool steel and aluminum parts. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 is stronger on fine detail: its layers run 10 - 50 µm (0.0004 - 0.002 in) against 20 – 100 µm, which suits small precious metal and cobalt-chrome parts.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Colibrium M Line | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 500 x 500 x 400 mm (x, y, z) | Cylindrical: 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height |
| Layer Thickness | 20 – 100 µm | 10 - 50 um (0.0004 - 0.002 in) |
Advantages
Colibrium M Line
- Build volume of 500 x 500 x 400 mm against a cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height
- Thicker maximum layer in a 20 – 100 µm range, against 10 - 50 µm
- Suits large nickel alloy, tool steel and aluminum parts
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Finer layers: 10 - 50 µm (0.0004 - 0.002 in) against 20 – 100 µm
- Suits small precious metal and cobalt-chrome parts with fine features
- Suits sites with a single-phase supply
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. The Colibrium M Line is for shops building large parts that need 500 x 500 x 400 mm and layers of 20 – 100 µm. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 is for small, fine-featured work, such as precious metal and cobalt-chrome parts, that fits within 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height and benefits from layers down to 10 µm. Part size decides this one.