Matsuura Machinery Metal Additive Manufacturing

Matsuura LUMEX Avance-25

$500,000 - $800,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

16 tools

Weight

3,500 kg (7,716 lb)

Accuracy

+/- 0.01 mm (+/- 0.0004 in)

build volume

250 x 250 x 300 mm (9.8 x 9.8 x 11.8 in)

laser type

Fiber laser

laser power

500 W

Overview

The Matsuura LUMEX Avance-25 is a hybrid metal additive manufacturing machine that combines selective laser sintering with integrated high-speed milling in a single platform. As the smaller sibling of the LUMEX Avance-60, the Avance-25 targets shops that need hybrid additive-subtractive capability but do not require the larger build volume. With a 250 x 250 x 300 mm build envelope, the Avance-25 is sized for small-to-medium mold inserts, medical implants, and complex aerospace components where conformal cooling channels and internal geometries are impossible to produce by conventional machining alone.

The hybrid process alternates between sintering layers of metal powder with a fiber laser and milling those layers to net-shape accuracy with a high-speed spindle. This means parts exit the machine with machined surface finishes and tight tolerances rather than the rough, as-built surfaces of standalone powder bed printers that require extensive secondary machining. The 500 W fiber laser sinters at build rates of approximately 10-16 cc/h, while the 45,000 RPM milling spindle with a 16-tool automatic tool changer handles finish machining between sintering layers.

Qualified materials include maraging steel (the most common for tooling applications), stainless steels 316L and 630, cobalt chrome, and titanium Ti6Al4V. The integrated powder management system handles supply, collection, and sieving automatically. Layer thickness ranges from 0.02 to 0.1 mm depending on the material and application requirements.

The LUMEX Avance-25 is priced significantly below the Avance-60 while delivering the same hybrid manufacturing principle in a smaller format. For mold shops producing small conformal-cooled inserts and cores, the Avance-25 represents a more accessible entry point to hybrid additive manufacturing. The machine competes with the Sodick OPM250L and DMG Mori LASERTEC 30 SLD in the small-format hybrid metal AM segment.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Build Volume	250 x 250 x 300 mm (9.8 x 9.8 x 11.8 in)
Laser Type	Fiber laser
Laser Power	500 W
Max Build Speed	10-16 cc/h
Layer Thickness	0.02 - 0.1 mm
Milling Spindle Speed	45,000 RPM
Tool Capacity	16 tools
Max Tool Diameter	6 mm
Materials	Maraging steel, 316L SS, 630 SS, CoCr, Ti6Al4V
Powder Management	Fully automated supply, collection, and sieving
CNC Control	Matsuura proprietary
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.01 mm (+/- 0.0004 in)
Surface Finish	Ra 1-5 micrometers (as-built with milling)
Machine Weight	3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
Floor Space Required	2,500 x 2,000 mm
Mx Series	MAM72 Series
Mx 330mx 330 Pc10mx 420 Pc10mx 520mx 520 Pc4mx 520tmx 850mx 850 Pc4	MAM72-35VMAM72-42VMAM72-52VMAM72-70VMAM72-100H
Laser Oscillator	Yb fiber laser
Laser Powerw	400Standard\| 500Option\| 1000Option
Max Work Sizemm	W256×D256×H185 \| W256×D256×H300Option
Spindle Speedrpm	45,000Standard
Travel Mm	260/260/100
Feed Ratem Min	60/60/30

Specifications sourced from matsuurausa.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Hybrid sintering-plus-milling produces finished-quality parts directly from the machine, eliminating secondary machining on most features
More accessible price point than the LUMEX Avance-60 for shops entering hybrid additive manufacturing
250 x 250 x 300 mm build volume covers the majority of small-to-medium mold inserts and medical implant applications
45,000 RPM milling spindle with 16-tool ATC provides genuine machining capability between sintering layers
Fully automated powder management eliminates operator contact with metal powders for improved safety
Matsuura's proven hybrid technology with the longest track record in production sintering-milling systems

Limitations

Build speeds of 10-16 cc/h are inherently slow compared to conventional manufacturing, limiting throughput
High capital cost of $500K-$800K requires specific high-value applications to justify the investment
6 mm maximum tool diameter limits milling operations to small finish cutters only
Smaller build volume than the Avance-60 means larger mold inserts and build plates cannot be produced

Best For

Injection mold toolmakers producing small inserts with conformal cooling channels that reduce molding cycle times by 20-40% Medical device manufacturers building patient-specific titanium and cobalt chrome implants with complex internal structures Aerospace companies producing small complex components with internal cooling passages or lattice structures in titanium and nickel alloys Die casting toolmakers creating inserts with optimized conformal cooling for aluminum and zinc die casting applications Shops evaluating hybrid additive manufacturing technology at a lower capital investment than the full-size Avance-60

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a Matsuura LUMEX Avance-25 cost?

New Avance-25 pricing is estimated between $500,000 and $800,000 depending on material packages and options. This is significantly less than the Avance-60 ($800K-$1.2M) and represents the most accessible entry point to Matsuura's hybrid sintering-milling technology. ROI is typically driven by cycle time reduction in downstream injection molding or die casting through conformal cooling.

02 How does the Avance-25 compare to the Avance-60?

The Avance-60 offers a much larger build volume (600 x 600 x 500 mm vs 250 x 250 x 300 mm) and a 1 kW laser option for faster build speeds. The Avance-25 has a 500 W laser and a 16-tool magazine versus 20 tools on the 60. For shops producing inserts that fit within the 250 mm build envelope, the Avance-25 delivers the same hybrid quality at lower capital cost.

03 What is conformal cooling and why does it matter?

Conformal cooling channels follow the contour of the mold cavity rather than being straight-drilled at angles that compromise cooling uniformity. This provides more uniform temperature distribution during injection molding, reducing cycle times by 20-40%, improving part quality, and reducing warpage. The LUMEX is one of the few machines that can build these channels with machined-finish internal surfaces.

04 Can the Avance-25 produce functional production parts?

Yes, for low-volume high-value applications. Medical implants, aerospace components with internal cooling passages, and complex tooling inserts are produced on the Avance-25 for end-use applications. Build speed limitations make it unsuitable for high-volume production, but for parts valued at hundreds or thousands of dollars each, the economics work.