Machine Comparison
GF DMP Factory 350 vs GF DMP Factory 500
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The GF DMP Factory 350 and GF DMP Factory 500 are both metal powder-bed production systems with automated powder handling, but they serve different jobs. The Factory 350 is the mid-format machine, offered with one, two or three 500 W fiber lasers. The Factory 500 is the large-format machine for parts that exceed mid-format build volumes, and it comes with three 500 W lasers with full-field access.
The Factory 350 lists tighter repeatability, 60 um (3 sigma) in X, Y and Z against 75um. The Factory 500 offers the wider layer range, adjustable from 2 um to 200 um with 60 um typical, against a 5 um minimum and typical layers of 30, 60 or 90 um on the Factory 350.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF DMP Factory 350 | GF DMP Factory 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Repeatability | 60 um (3 sigma) in X, Y, Z ▲ | Δx (3σ) = 75um, Δy (3σ) = 75um, Δz (3σ) = 75um |
| Laser Source | Fiber laser, 1070 nm wavelength | 3 x 500 W / Fiber laser |
| Laser Power | 1x, 2x, or 3x 500 W | 3x 500 W (full-field access) |
| Layer Thickness | Adjustable, min 5 um; typical 30, 60, 90 um | Adjustable, min 2 um, max 200 um; typical 60 um |
Advantages
GF DMP Factory 350
- 60 um (3 sigma) repeatability in X, Y and Z against 75um
- Laser count configurable as one, two or three 500 W fiber lasers to match volume
GF DMP Factory 500
- Three 500 W fiber lasers with full-field access
- Layer thickness adjustable from 2 um up to 200 um, against a 5 um minimum
- Large-format platform for parts that exceed mid-format build volumes
Verdict
Choose by part size. The GF DMP Factory 500 is for aerospace, space propulsion, energy and defense parts too large for a mid-format chamber, where three full-field 500 W lasers keep large builds moving. The GF DMP Factory 350 suits serial production of smaller parts such as implants, brackets and motorsport components, where its 60 um repeatability and a laser count matched to volume make more sense.