Machine Comparison
Trumpf TruPrint 1000 vs Velo3D Sapphire
Trumpf vs Velo3D · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 and the Velo3D Sapphire are both metal additive machines, but they sit in different size classes and serve different jobs. The TruPrint 1000 builds small parts in a cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height with 200 W of laser power. The Sapphire builds in Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z with 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers.
The TruPrint 1000 works in finer layers, 10 - 50 µm against 50 - 100 µm (material dependent) on the Sapphire, and it is far lighter at ~600 - 700 kg (1,323 - 1,543 lb) against 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs). The Sapphire has ten times the laser power and the larger build volume.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 | Velo3D Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 200 W | 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers ▲ |
| Build Volume | Cylindrical: 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height | Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z |
| Layer Thickness | 10 - 50 um (0.0004 - 0.002 in) | 50 - 100 µm (material dependent) |
| Machine Weight | ~600 - 700 kg (1,323 - 1,543 lb) | 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs) |
Advantages
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Finer layers: 10 - 50 µm against 50 - 100 µm
- Far lighter installation at ~600 - 700 kg (1,323 - 1,543 lb) against 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs)
- Suits small precious metal and cobalt-chrome parts
Velo3D Sapphire
- 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers against 200 W
- Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z build volume against 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height
- Suits nickel-alloy parts and geometries with shallow overhangs
Verdict
Choose by part size. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 fits small, finely detailed parts, such as precious metal and cobalt-chrome work, that sit inside its 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter build cylinder and benefit from 10 - 50 µm layers. The Velo3D Sapphire fits larger nickel-alloy, titanium, aluminum and copper parts that need its Ø315 mm x 400 mm Z volume and 2 x 1 kW fiber lasers. The two machines rarely compete for the same part.