Machine Comparison
GF DMP Factory 350 vs Trumpf TruPrint 1000
GF Machining Solutions vs Trumpf · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
These metal powder-bed systems serve different jobs. The GF DMP Factory 350 is a production machine with automated powder management and one, two or three 500 W fiber lasers. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 is a compact system with a 200 W Trumpf fiber laser, aimed at dental, medical, jewelry and R&D work on small parts.
The DMP Factory 350 brings far more laser power and a wider layer range, adjustable from a 5 um minimum with typical layers of 30, 60 or 90 um, against 10 - 50 um. The TruPrint 1000 is the much smaller installation: ~600 - 700 kg (1,323 - 1,543 lb) against 4,200 kg (9,259 lb), on a ~1,445 x 1,680 x 1,600 mm footprint against 2,370 x 2,400 x 3,470 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF DMP Factory 350 | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Source | Fiber laser, 1070 nm wavelength | Trumpf fiber laser |
| Laser Power | 1x, 2x, or 3x 500 W | 200 W |
| Layer Thickness | Adjustable, min 5 um; typical 30, 60, 90 um | 10 - 50 um (0.0004 - 0.002 in) |
| Machine Weight | 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) | ~600 - 700 kg (1,323 - 1,543 lb) |
| Floor Space | 2,370 x 2,400 x 3,470 mm | ~1,445 x 1,680 x 1,600 mm (56.9 x 66.1 x 63.0 in) |
Advantages
GF DMP Factory 350
- 500 W fiber lasers, configurable as one, two or three, against 200 W
- Layer thickness from a 5 um minimum to 90 um typical, against 10 - 50 um
- Automated powder management for serial production
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Far lighter at ~600 - 700 kg (1,323 - 1,543 lb) against 4,200 kg (9,259 lb)
- Compact ~1,445 x 1,680 x 1,600 mm footprint against 2,370 x 2,400 x 3,470 mm
Verdict
Choose the GF DMP Factory 350 for series production of aerospace, medical and motorsport parts in titanium or nickel alloys, where up to three 500 W lasers and automated powder handling bring cost per part down. Choose the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 for dental copings and frameworks, small implants, jewelry, tooling inserts or materials research, where a compact 200 W machine of ~600 - 700 kg fits the lab and the volume.