Machine Comparison
Velo3D Sapphire 1MZ vs Velo3D Sapphire XC
Velo3D vs Velo3D · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The Velo3D Sapphire 1MZ and the Velo3D Sapphire XC both build to 1000 mm in Z; the difference is diameter. The Sapphire 1MZ builds in Ø315 mm x 1000 mm Z and the Sapphire XC in Ø600 mm x 1000 mm Z. Velo3D publishes few comparable figures for this pair, so the table has only three rows.
Both list the same typical surface finish, 5–15 μm Sa. The Sapphire XC is the much larger installation, at ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs) against 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs) for the Sapphire 1MZ.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Velo3D Sapphire 1MZ | Velo3D Sapphire XC |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | Ø315 mm x 1000 mm Z | Ø600 mm x 1000 mm Z |
| Best Surface Finish | 5–15 μm Sa (typical) | 5–15 μm Sa (typical) |
| Machine Weight | 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs) | ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs) |
Advantages
Velo3D Sapphire 1MZ
- Lighter machine at 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs) against ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs)
- Suits tall, slender parts that fit within Ø315 mm
Velo3D Sapphire XC
- Ø600 mm build diameter against Ø315 mm, at the same 1000 mm Z height
- Suits large-diameter parts and large builds
Verdict
Choose by part diameter. Tall, slender parts that fit within Ø315 mm belong on the Velo3D Sapphire 1MZ, which reaches the same 1000 mm Z height in a 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs) machine. Parts wider than that need the Velo3D Sapphire XC and its Ø600 mm x 1000 mm Z volume, in an installation of ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs). The listed surface finish, 5–15 μm Sa, is the same on both and does not separate them.