Raise3D has announced the launch of the RMF500, a new 3D printer aimed at small-batch production in the industrial sector.
Following the announcement of its industrial MetalFuse in-house 3D printing solution last month, the RMF500 allows users to quickly print carbon fibre-reinforced end-use parts which Raise3D says will help customers “expand their business to a more demanding level.”
The machine is centred on three key features including its large build volume and fast print speeds, high accuracy, and high-performance material compatibility.
The RMF500 adopts an Independent Dual Extruder system (IDEX), which makes it is possible to print two jobs simultaneously. With a build volume of 500 x 500 x 500 mm, it can reach print speeds up to 300mm/s.
Raise3D says it has designed the machine to be robust and durable. This includes its linear motors which can produce models with an accuracy of 0.001mm along the X and Y axes and a precision of 0.0009765mm along the Z axis. Its 1μm closed-loop synchronous control also reduces speed variations with load changes of the motor.
On the materials side, Raise3D has paired the machine with a carbon fibre reinforced filament featuring a higher rigidity and lower shrinkage ratio, and unlike similar materials on other platforms, doesn’t require a heated chamber to avoid warping. Parts printed on the RMF500 are said to be lightweight yet extremely strong, which Raise3D says offers a “potentially perfect alternative to metal parts.”
Materials are loaded via the RMF500’s four 2.5kg large cartridges which allows users to automatically switch between main/auxiliary cartridges without the need for intervention. Positive pressure humidity control keeps chamber humidity under 5% relative humidity.
Visitors to Formnext this week can find out more on Raise3D’s stand (Hall 12.1, G79).
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