Pushing the envelope for additive manufacturing The Arcam Q20 represents the 3rd generation EBM technology. It is a manufacturing equipment specifically designed for production of components for the aerospace industry, such as turbine blades and structural airframe components. The Arcam EBM® Technology In the Arcam EBM process components are built up, layer-by-layer of metal powder, melted by a powerful electron beam. Each layer is melted to the exact geometry as defined by a 3D CAD model. Electron Beam Column Filament The Arcam EBM machines are equipped with a high power electron beam gun that...

The Arcam Q20 The Arcam Q20 represents the 3rd generation EBM machine and is developed specifically for cost-efficient manufacturing of a wide range of aerospace-related components. High productivity, improved surface finish, process control tools and operator friendliness have been targeted in the development work. Features include: - Latest generation EB gun for improved productivity and surface finish - Improved build platform insulation for higher productivity - Fast cooling - Offered with closed recycling station (Powder Recovery System) - Arcam LayerQam™ for part quality verification -...

Arcam Q20 Technical Data Process type Max. build size Max. beam power Cathode type Min. beam diameter Arcam MultiBeamTM technology Repositioning time Translation speed, melting Active cooling Vacuum base pressure Build atmosphere He consumption, build process He consumption, build cool down Process control Power supply Size Weight Process computer CAD interface Network Hot powder bed / high vacuum (temperature material-dependent) 350 x 380 mm (Ø/H) 3000 W Single crystalline 180 μm Multiple melt pool process 10 ms Continuously variable Water-cooled heat sink 1x10-4 mbar 4x10-3 mbar, partial pressure...