Renishaw RenAM 500Q
Key Specifications
laser power
laser type
build volume
powder layer thickness
typical processing speed
beam focus diameter
How much does the Renishaw RenAM 500Q 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 500Q is a four-laser powder bed fusion machine: 4 × 500 W of ytterbium fibre laser power over a build volume of 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm (9.8 in × 9.8 in × 13.8 in). The RenAM 500S offers the identical build volume with 1 × 500 W, so the reason to buy this model is throughput on the same parts.
Planning the installation starts with the frame. It is 2,165 mm (86 in) long, 1,236 mm (49 in) wide and 2,130 mm (84 in) high, weighs 2,040 kg (4,498 lb) and stands with 146 mm (5.75 in) of clearance underneath. The electrical supply is 380 V to 480 V AC, 63 A, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 3-phase.
Argon supply needs two numbers, not one. Preparing the chamber takes 15 minutes to reach < 1,000 ppm oxygen and uses < 1,200 L (43 ft³) for the fill and purge, at a peak draw of 400 L/min (14.12 ft³/min). Once the build is running, consumption falls to < 0.8 L/min (1.8 ft³/h). The regulator and line must therefore be sized for the fill, while the gas budget over a long build is set by the small running figure. The chamber works at 10 mbar-gauge to 20 mbar-gauge.
The room matters as well. Renishaw gives an ideal operating temperature of 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F) and an ideal relative humidity of < 60%, with a maximum of < 80%. Noise is ≤ 70 dB and the optical module is sealed to IP5X.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser Power | 4 × 500 W |
| Laser Type | Ytterbium fibre |
| Build Volume | 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm (9.8 in × 9.8 in × 13.8 in) |
| Powder Layer Thickness | 20 μm to 120 μm |
| Typical Processing Speed | 2 m/s (6.6 ft/s) (maximum 10 m/s (32.8 ft/s)) |
| Beam Focus Diameter | 80 μm with dynamic focus |
| Dynamic Focus Diameter | Up to 500 μm |
| Beam Wavelength | 1,070 nm to 1,080 nm |
| Laser Modulation Frequency Max | 20 kHz |
| Time to Prepare Build Chamber Atmosphere | 15 minutes (to < 1,000 ppm oxygen) |
| System Fill Purge Consumption | < 1,200 L (43 ft³) |
| Max Argon Consumption During Fill | 400 L/min (14.12 ft³/min) |
| Running Argon Consumption | < 0.8 L/min (1.8 ft³/h) |
| Working Pressure in Chamber | 10 mbar-gauge to 20 mbar-gauge |
| Power Supply | 380 V to 480 V AC, 63 A, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 3-phase |
| Ideal Operating Temperature | 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F) |
| Ideal Relative Humidity | < 60% (maximum < 80%) |
| Machine Weight | 2,040 kg (4,498 lb) |
| Machine Length | 2,165 mm (86 in) |
| Machine Width | 1,236 mm (49 in) |
| Machine Height | 2,130 mm (84 in) |
| Clearance Under Machine | 146 mm (5.75 in) |
| Optical Module Sealing | IP5X |
| Noise Level | ≤ 70 dB |
Specifications sourced from renishaw.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4 × 500 W of laser power on a 250 mm × 250 mm (9.8 in × 9.8 in) bed, four times the laser count of the RenAM 500S on the same build volume
- Running argon consumption of < 0.8 L/min (1.8 ft³/h) after the chamber is filled
- Build chamber atmosphere ready in 15 minutes, at < 1,000 ppm oxygen
- Footprint of 2,165 mm (86 in) by 1,236 mm (49 in) for a four-laser machine
- Noise level of ≤ 70 dB, and an optical module sealed to IP5X
Limitations
- The floor has to carry 2,040 kg (4,498 lb), and the machine is 2,130 mm (84 in) high
- Requires a 380 V to 480 V AC, 63 A, 3-phase supply
- Ideal conditions are 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F) and < 60% relative humidity, which calls for a climate-controlled room
- Four lasers shorten a build but do not enlarge it: the limit is still 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm (9.8 in × 9.8 in × 13.8 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Renishaw lists 380 V to 480 V AC, 63 A, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 3-phase. Have the supply confirmed by an electrician against the site voltage before delivery, since the table gives a range and not a single connection value.
02
The fill and purge of the system uses < 1,200 L (43 ft³), with a maximum draw of 400 L/min (14.12 ft³/min) during the fill. Running consumption is < 0.8 L/min (1.8 ft³/h). Chamber preparation takes 15 minutes to reach < 1,000 ppm oxygen, and the working pressure is 10 mbar-gauge to 20 mbar-gauge.
03
The ideal operating temperature is 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F). Ideal relative humidity is < 60%, and the maximum is < 80%. The machine's noise level is listed as ≤ 70 dB.
04
It is 2,165 mm (86 in) long, 1,236 mm (49 in) wide and 2,130 mm (84 in) high, with 146 mm (5.75 in) of clearance under the machine. Weight is 2,040 kg (4,498 lb). Check door heights and the route into the room against those figures.
05
No. Both are listed at 250 mm × 250 mm × 350 mm (9.8 in × 9.8 in × 13.8 in). The RenAM 500Q carries 4 × 500 W against 1 × 500 W on the RenAM 500S, and weighs 2,040 kg (4,498 lb) against 1,950 kg (4,300 lb).
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