Renishaw RenAM 500E
Key Specifications
build volume x y z
laser power
laser type
layer thickness
build rate
beam diameter
How much does the Renishaw RenAM 500E cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a metal additive manufacturing in this class — not a quote from Renishaw. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Renishaw RenAM 500E is listed as a metal additive manufacturing machine with a 500 W ytterbium fiber laser and a build volume of 245 × 245 × 350 mm. The listed figures have not been confirmed against a maker document, so check each one with Renishaw before relying on it.
The process rows are a layer thickness of 20–100 μm, a beam diameter of 70–120 μm and a build rate of up to 20 cm³/hour. The build rate is the figure to hold against a part: it is an upper limit, so a dense part with a large melted volume will take many hours whatever the layer setting. Materials are listed by family only: titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt chrome and nickel alloys. Machine weight is given as ~1,500 kg.
Two rows sit oddly beside the related models. The RenAM 500S is listed with a 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm build volume and a weight of 1,950 kg (4,300 lb), where this page shows 245 mm in X and Y and ~1,500 kg. Ask Renishaw which figures apply to the machine being quoted.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Build Volume X Y Z | 245 × 245 × 350 mm |
| Laser Power | 500 W |
| Laser Type | Ytterbium fiber laser |
| Layer Thickness | 20–100 μm |
| Build Rate | Up to 20 cm³/hour |
| Beam Diameter | 70–120 μm |
| Materials | Titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt chrome, nickel alloys |
| Machine Weight | ~1,500 kg |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 500 W ytterbium fiber laser with a listed beam diameter of 70–120 μm
- Listed build volume of 245 × 245 × 350 mm
- Layer thickness of 20–100 μm
Limitations
- Build rate is listed at up to 20 cm³/hour, so large solid parts are slow to build
- The listed figures are unconfirmed, and the table has no rows for power supply, gas consumption or machine dimensions
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed build volume is 245 × 245 × 350 mm in X, Y and Z. That figure is unconfirmed. The RenAM 500S is listed at 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm (9.8 in × 9.8 in × 13.8 in), so confirm the bed size with Renishaw if a part is close to the limit.
02
The listed build rate is up to 20 cm³/hour, with a layer thickness of 20–100 μm and a beam diameter of 70–120 μm. Actual rate depends on material and layer setting, and the table gives no figure for any particular alloy.
03
The table lists titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt chrome and nickel alloys. It names families, not specific grades, so ask Renishaw which alloys have qualified parameter sets for this machine.
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