Machine Comparison
Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 vs Trumpf TruPrint 1000
Matsuura vs Trumpf · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 and the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 are both laser-based metal additive manufacturing machines, but they serve different jobs, and the makers publish few comparable figures for this pair: laser source, laser power and build volume. The LUMEX is a large hybrid machine that combines laser melting with machining; the TruPrint 1000 is a compact entry-level printer.
The LUMEX Avance-60 builds parts in a 600 x 600 x 500 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 in) volume with a Yb fiber laser rated 1000 W as standard. The TruPrint 1000 builds inside a cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter by 100 mm (3.9 in) height with a 200 W Trumpf fiber laser.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Source | Yb fiber laser | Trumpf fiber laser |
| Laser Power | 1000 W standard; 500 W optional ▲ | 200 W |
| Build Volume | 600 x 600 x 500 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 in) | Cylindrical: 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height |
Advantages
Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60
- 600 x 600 x 500 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 19.7 in) build volume against a 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter by 100 mm (3.9 in) height cylinder
- 1000 W standard laser power against 200 W
- Hybrid build-and-machine process for mold inserts with conformal cooling channels
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Compact entry platform for labs, small shops and service bureaus new to metal printing
- Sized for small dental, jewelry and medical parts in CoCr, titanium, precious metals and stainless steel
Verdict
Pick by part size and purpose. The Matsuura LUMEX Avance-60 is for toolmakers and aerospace or medical producers who need large builds, up to 600 x 600 x 500 mm, with laser melting and machining in one machine, such as mold inserts with conformal cooling. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 suits dental labs, jewelers, research labs and service bureaus printing small parts inside a 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter cylinder with its 200 W laser.