Desktop Metal Studio System+
Key Specifications
materials
furnace max temp
surface finish sintered
build area
retort size
peak temperature
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Overview
The Desktop Metal Studio System+ is a metal additive manufacturing system with a 30 x 20 x 20 cm (12 x 8 x 8 in) build area and a sintering furnace that peaks at 1400°C (2552°F). Desktop Metal lists six materials: 17-4 PH stainless steel, 316L stainless, H13 tool steel, 4140 low-alloy steel, Inconel 625 and copper.
The furnace retort measures 30 x 20 x 17 cm (12 x 8 x 6.7 in). It matches the build area in two directions and is shorter in the third, so the retort, not the printer, sets the largest load that can be sintered in one run. Sintering environments are listed as argon, an argon and hydrogen blend, and inert vacuum sintering, which makes a gas supply part of the installation.
Sintered surface finish is Ra 4 - 8 µm depending on material. Bores, threads and sealing faces will normally need machining afterwards, so leave stock on them at the design stage. The table gives no layer height, weight or power figures for this model.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Materials | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, 316L Stainless, H13 Tool Steel, 4140 Low-Alloy Steel, Inconel 625, Copper |
| Furnace Max Temp | 1,400°C |
| Surface Finish Sintered | Ra 4 - 8 µm (material dependent) |
| Build Area | 30 x 20 x 20 cm (12 x 8 x 8 in) |
| Retort Size | 30 x 20 x 17cm (12 x 8 x 6.7 in) |
| Peak Temperature | 1400°C (2552°F) |
| Enviroment | Argon, Argon + Hydrogen Blend, Inert vacuum sintering |
Specifications sourced from desktopmetal.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Six listed materials: 17-4 PH and 316L stainless, H13 tool steel, 4140 low-alloy steel, Inconel 625 and copper
- Furnace peak temperature of 1400°C (2552°F) with argon, argon + hydrogen blend and inert vacuum sintering environments
- 30 x 20 x 20 cm (12 x 8 x 8 in) build area
Limitations
- Retort size of 30 x 20 x 17 cm (12 x 8 x 6.7 in) is shorter than the build area in one direction, which caps the sintering load
- Sintered finish of Ra 4 - 8 µm (material dependent) means precision features need machining
- No layer height, machine weight or power requirement is listed for this model
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Desktop Metal lists 17-4 PH stainless steel, 316L stainless, H13 tool steel, 4140 low-alloy steel, Inconel 625 and copper. Parts are sintered in a furnace with a peak temperature of 1400°C (2552°F) under argon, an argon and hydrogen blend, or inert vacuum.
02
The build area is 30 x 20 x 20 cm (12 x 8 x 8 in) and the furnace retort is 30 x 20 x 17 cm (12 x 8 x 6.7 in). A part has to fit both, so the retort is the tighter limit in one direction when a build is planned.
03
Sintered surface finish is listed as Ra 4 - 8 µm, depending on material. Plan a machining or finishing step for any face that seals, slides or locates, and add stock to those features in the model.
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