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moldmakingtechnology.com 17 Additive Manufacturing Pages 13 to 18 Laser Melting System Integrates Laser, Filter Components Concept Laser's M2 Cusing laser melting system features a fully integrated structure that eliminates external components for the laser and filter system. With a 250 x 250 x 280-mm build envelope and 200-W laser (optional 400-W), the machine is well-suited for the production of small to medium-sized components. In addition to improving accessibility and reducing space requirements, the self-contained system offers a new filter design with increased surface area of 20 m 2 and fixed tubing. The frequency with which the filter has to be replaced also has been reduced, increasing the overall throughput of the system. Multi-laser versions of the M2 Cusing are available, offering either two 200-W lasers or two 400-W lasers. This multi-laser option also is available for the com- pany's largest machine, the X line 1000R. The company expects to release an X line 2000R model, which will be fitted with two 1,000-W lasers. Concept Laser GmbH / 49 9571 949 238 / concept-laser.de Multitasking Machine Combines Subtractive, Additive Capabilities Mazak's Integrex i-400AM hybrid multitasking machine combines additive technology with machining, reducing part cycle times while providing high- efficiency done-in-one processing. It enables manufacturers to generate/clad near-net-shape component features and then complete them with high-preci- sion finish-machining operations. Parts also can be laser-marked, if needed. On the additive side, the machine melts metal powder using fiber laser heat. Cladding heads apply the molten material, layer by layer, each of which solidi- fies as the desired shape grows. The cladding heads store in the machine's tool magazine, and the automatic toolchanger loads them into the machine's milling turret. On the multitasking machine side, the Integrex i-400AM provides full five-axis capability to process prismatic parts from solid billets or castings (chucked or bar-fed), round parts, highly contoured parts, and those with fea- tures built using additive technology. The machine provides -30/+210-degree B-axis movement in its milling spindle, full C-axis contouring with its turning spindle and an NC tailstock that is fully programmable. Mazak Corp. / 859-342-1700 / mazakusa.com Laser Sintering, Milling Technologies Produces Complex Parts The Lumex Avance-25 from MC Machinery Systems and Matsuura Machinery Corp. combines metal laser sintering and milling technologies to produce complex parts using digital engineering and 3D data. Metal powders are melt- ed and sintered via laser, while surfaces are precisely milled at high speeds. In die and mold applications, very complex geometries can be fabricated in one piece with high accuracy, shortening lead time and reducing manu- facturing costs compared to conventional methods, MC Machinery says. In addition, 3D cooling channels can be incorporated into molds in the single setup, increasing cooling efficiency and enabling high-cycle injection molding with improved quality and precision, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. MC Machinery Systems / 630-616-5920 / mitsubishi-world.com Matsuura Machinery USA / 651-484-9698 / matsuurausa.com