Velo3D Sapphire XC 1MZ
Key Specifications
build volume
laser power
number of lasers
min overhang angle
recoater type
materials
How much does the Velo3D Sapphire XC 1MZ cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a metal additive manufacturing in this class — not a quote from Velo3D. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Velo3D Sapphire XC 1MZ pairs a Ø600 mm build plate with 1000 mm of Z, covered by eight 1 kW lasers at a throughput of up to 800 cc/hr. It is the Sapphire to consider when a part is both wide and tall: large casings, nozzles, tanks and long ducts that would otherwise be printed in sections and joined.
Height is what sets it apart from the Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer listing at Ø600 mm x 550 mm Z and ~7,450 kg (16,400 lbs): this model has about 82% more Z and is about 14% heavier at ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs). Diameter is what sets it apart from the Sapphire 1MZ, which reaches the same 1000 mm of Z on Ø315 mm at 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs).
On a build this tall, the monitoring row matters. Intelligent Fusion real-time monitoring is listed over the full 1,000 mm height, so the process record does not stop partway up a job whose last layers are as costly to lose as its first. The minimum overhang angle is Sub-5 degrees with SupportFree technology, and the recoater is a non-contact type, which keeps a blade away from tall unsupported walls.
Listed materials are Inconel 718, Inconel 625, Ti-6Al-4V, Hastelloy X, Al F357 and stainless steel, with a typical surface finish of 5–15 μm Sa.
The machine measures 8.53 x 5.00 x 4.75 m. Clear height of 4.75 m and a floor rated for ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs) are the two things a site survey has to establish.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Build Volume | Ø600 mm x 1000 mm Z |
| Laser Power | 8 x 1 kW |
| Number of Lasers | 8 |
| Min Overhang Angle | Sub-5 degrees (SupportFree technology) |
| Recoater Type | Non-contact recoater |
| Materials | Inconel 718, Inconel 625, Ti-6Al-4V, Hastelloy X, Al F357, Stainless Steel |
| Process Monitoring | Intelligent Fusion real-time monitoring — full 1,000 mm height |
| Size | 8.53 x 5.00 x 4.75 m |
| Machine Weight | ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs) |
| Lasers | Eight 1 kW |
| Throughput | Up to 800 cc/hr |
| Surface Finish | 5–15 μm Sa (typical) |
Specifications sourced from velo3d.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Ø600 mm x 1000 mm Z in one build, about 82% more Z than the 550 mm of the Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer listing
- Eight 1 kW lasers with throughput of up to 800 cc/hr
- Intelligent Fusion real-time monitoring covers the full 1,000 mm height
- Sub-5 degrees minimum overhang with SupportFree technology and a non-contact recoater
- Listed for Inconel 718, Inconel 625, Ti-6Al-4V, Hastelloy X, Al F357 and stainless steel
Limitations
- Needs 8.53 x 5.00 x 4.75 m of space, with 4.75 m of clear height
- At ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs) it is far heavier than the Sapphire 1MZ at 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs), which offers the same 1000 mm Z on Ø315 mm
- The materials row has six entries and names no copper alloy
- No layer thickness is listed for this model, so resolution has to be confirmed with Velo3D
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Diameter and laser count. Both build to 1000 mm in Z, but the Sapphire XC 1MZ is Ø600 mm with 8 x 1 kW of laser power and the Sapphire 1MZ is Ø315 mm. The weights differ accordingly: ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs) for the Sapphire XC 1MZ against 3,150 kg (6,930 lbs) for the Sapphire 1MZ.
02
The Sapphire XC 1MZ builds to 1000 mm in Z, about 82% more than the Ø600 mm x 550 mm Z given on the Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer listing. The diameter is the same on both.
03
Yes. The process monitoring row lists Intelligent Fusion real-time monitoring over the full 1,000 mm height, so the record covers a tall part from the plate to the final layer.
04
Inconel 718, Inconel 625, Ti-6Al-4V, Hastelloy X, Al F357 and stainless steel. Typical surface finish is given as 5–15 μm Sa. Ask Velo3D about any alloy outside that list before planning work around it.
05
The size is 8.53 x 5.00 x 4.75 m and the weight ~8,500 kg (18,740 lbs). The table gives no electrical or gas figures for this model, so those have to come from Velo3D along with the foundation requirements.
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