GF Machining DMP Factory 500
Key Specifications
Repeatability
Build Volume
Laser Type
Laser Wavelength
Layer Thickness
Minimum Feature Size
Overview
The GF Machining Solutions DMP Factory 500 is the flagship of the DMP metal additive manufacturing lineup, offering the largest build volume at 500 x 500 x 500 mm with 3 x 500 W fiber lasers for maximum throughput on large-format metal parts. This system targets the most demanding production applications in aerospace, energy, and industrial manufacturing where part size and build speed are both critical.
The triple-laser configuration operates at 1,070 nm wavelength with full-field scanning capability across the entire 500 x 500 mm build plate. The system processes layers as thin as 2 µm for ultra-fine features and up to 200 µm for maximum deposition rate, providing an exceptionally wide process window compared to the 5–90 µm range of the DMP 350 family.
The Factory 500 incorporates a modular architecture with separate printer, depowdering, and powder recycling modules. The printer module alone weighs 8,232 kg and measures 3,010 x 2,350 x 3,160 mm, with additional modules for depowdering (3,000 x 2,530 x 3,300 mm) and powder recycling (1,935 x 2,262 x 2,521 mm). This scalable architecture allows multiple printer modules to share support infrastructure, enabling factory-scale additive manufacturing operations.
With 300 µm minimum feature size and 75 µm positional repeatability (3σ), the DMP Factory 500 delivers the precision needed for functional aerospace and energy components. Standard materials include LaserForm Ni718, Ti Gr23, and AlSi10Mg, covering the primary alloy families used in turbine components, structural airframe parts, and lightweight industrial applications.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Build Volume | 500 x 500 x 500 mm (includes build plate) |
| Laser Type | Fiber laser, 3 x 500 W |
| Laser Wavelength | 1,070 nm |
| Layer Thickness | Adjustable, min 2 µm, max 200 µm; typical 60 µm |
| Minimum Feature Size | 300 µm |
| Recoater Type | Soft blade recoater |
| Dimensional Accuracy | ±0.1–0.2% with ±100 µm minimum |
| Positional Repeatability | Δx, Δy, Δz = 75 µm (3σ) |
| Atmosphere | < 25 ppm O₂ vacuum-based |
| Compatible Materials | LaserForm Ni718, Ti Gr23, AlSi10Mg, and additional alloys on request |
| Printer Module Dimensions | 3,010 x 2,350 x 3,160 mm |
| Printer Module Weight | 8,232 kg (excluding RPM) |
| Depowdering Module Dimensions | 3,000 x 2,530 x 3,300 mm |
| Powder Recycling Module Dimensions | 1,935 x 2,262 x 2,521 mm |
| Printer Module Uncrated | 3010 x 2350 x 3160 mm |
| Printer Module Weight | 8232 kg (excluding RPM) |
| Depowdering Module Uncrated | 3000 x 2530 x 3300 mm |
| Powder Recycling Module Uncrated | 1935 x 2262 x 2521 mm |
| Removable Print Module | 1120 x 850 x 1400 mm |
| Parking Module | 1450 x 1780 x 1850 mm |
| Laser Type | 3 x 500 W / Fiber laser |
| Laser Wavelength | 1070 nm |
| Layer Thickness Range Preset | Adjustable, min. 2 μm, max.200 μm, typ. 60 μm |
| Build Envelope | 500 x 500 x 500 mm (height inclusive of build plate) |
| Material Deposition | Soft blade recoater |
| Repeatability | Δx (3σ) = 75um, Δy (3σ) = 75um, Δz (3σ) = 75um |
| Minimum Feature Size | 300 μm |
| Accuracy | ± 0.1-0.2% with ± 100 μm minimum |
Specifications sourced from gfms.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Largest build volume (500 x 500 x 500 mm) in the DMP lineup for oversized metal components
- Triple 500 W lasers deliver maximum build speed for production-scale manufacturing
- Layer thickness from 2 to 200 µm provides the widest process window in the DMP family
- Modular architecture enables factory-scale operations with shared support infrastructure
- Vacuum atmosphere (< 25 ppm O₂) ensures premium material properties on reactive alloys
- Scalable from single printer to multi-module factory configurations
Limitations
- Extremely large installation footprint across printer, depowdering, and recycling modules
- 8,232 kg printer module weight demands reinforced flooring and heavy rigging
- Highest capital investment in the entire DMP product family
- 300 µm minimum feature size is coarser than the 200 µm achievable on DMP 350 systems
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The Factory 500 offers a substantially larger build volume (500 x 500 x 500 mm vs 275 x 275 x 420 mm), 3 x 500 W lasers as standard, and a wider layer thickness range (2–200 µm vs 5–90 µm). The 350 platform is more compact and economical for parts that fit within its build envelope.
02
The full system including printer, depowdering, and powder recycling modules requires approximately 50–70 m² depending on layout. The modular architecture allows flexible arrangement, and parking modules can be added for additional build plates in continuous production.
03
Yes. The DMP Factory 500 is actively used for production aerospace components. The vacuum atmosphere, closed-loop powder management, and full process monitoring support the traceability and quality requirements of AS9100 and aerospace OEM specifications.
04
The parking module (1,450 x 1,780 x 1,850 mm) stores additional build plates in an inert atmosphere, enabling quick changeover between builds. Multiple parking modules can be deployed alongside the printer to support continuous production operations with pre-prepared build plates.
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