Machine Comparison
Colibrium M2 vs Colibrium X Line 2000R
Colibrium Additive vs Colibrium Additive · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The Colibrium M2 and the Colibrium X Line 2000R are metal additive manufacturing machines from the same maker at two very different scales. The Colibrium M2 builds within 245 x 245 x max 405 mm (x, y, z); the Colibrium X Line 2000R builds within 800 x 400 x 500 mm.
The Colibrium X Line 2000R is stronger on part size and on thick layers, with a 30 – 150 µm range against 25 - 120 μm. The Colibrium M2 is stronger on fine layers and is the smaller installation: it weighs approx. 2,500 kg against approx. 9,500 kg (tare weight), and its stated floor space is 2,739 x 2,050 x 2,781 mm against 5,235 x 3,655 x 3,604 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Colibrium M2 | Colibrium X Line 2000R |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 245 x 245 x max 405 mm (x, y, z) | 800 x 400 x 500 mm (x, y, z) |
| Layer Thickness | 25 - 120 μm | 30 – 150 µm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 2,500 kg | approx. 9,500 kg (tare weight) |
| Floor Space | 2,739 x 2,050 x 2,781 mm (W x D x H) | 5,235 x 3,655 x 3,604 mm (B x H x T) |
Advantages
Colibrium M2
- Lighter machine: approx. 2,500 kg against approx. 9,500 kg (tare weight)
- Smaller floor space, 2,739 x 2,050 x 2,781 mm against 5,235 x 3,655 x 3,604 mm
- Finer minimum layer in a 25 - 120 μm range, against 30 – 150 µm
- Suits shops that switch between steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium and cobalt alloys
Colibrium X Line 2000R
- Build volume of 800 x 400 x 500 mm against 245 x 245 x max 405 mm
- Layers up to 150 µm against 120 μm, for bulky sections
- Suits long structural parts and large components built in one piece
Verdict
Choose by part size and by the space available. The Colibrium X Line 2000R is for long or bulky parts that need up to 800 x 400 x 500 mm and can use layers up to 150 µm, and it needs room for a machine of approx. 9,500 kg. The Colibrium M2 is the pick for parts within 245 x 245 x max 405 mm, for shops changing between many alloys, and for sites where floor space and floor loading are limited.