XACT Metal XM200G

Where metal printing earns its place

Consider the XM200G for tooling inserts with cooling passages, prototypes that need to be evaluated in metal, or small parts with internal features that complicate machining. Start with the part drawing, alloy, acceptance criteria and expected batch size. These define whether metal AM deserves a trial; complexity alone does not establish a production case.

Check support access, powder removal and machining allowances before committing to internal channels or lattices. Compare a representative finished part with machining, casting or an external metal AM service when the geometry is simple, demand is occasional or an in-house process is difficult to justify.

Select the laser, powder and parameter combination

XM200G denotes the single-laser system; the dual-laser configuration is XM200G2. Public options include 100, 200 or 400 W fiber lasers and 50 or 100 micrometre spots. Xact Metal currently limits dual-laser operation to one laser per part, so do not assume two lasers will accelerate a single component.

The OEM lists stainless steels including 316L and 17-4 PH, M300 tool steel, aluminum Si10Mg, titanium Ti64 and nickel alloys such as 718. Specific exposure parameters depend on the powder, laser power, spot size and layer thickness. Confirm that combination before quoting a material route. Open parameters support experienced process development; they do not establish every alloy as production-ready.

Plan the work around the printer

A build needs preparation and supports, controlled powder handling, separation from the plate, support removal and the finishing or heat treatment required by the material and part. Include inspection of the finished geometry. The compact machine footprint does not include all of these activities.

For a GCC installation, D2M can review the application and implementation plan with your team. Provide the site location and existing facilities so the quotation can define powder handling, utilities, ancillary equipment, operator training and technical-support scope. Site-specific requirements need review before installation.