Machine evidence
DMP Factory 500
Decision context / editorial guidance
Screen the application.
Then qualify the process.
Worth investigating if: your supplier can demonstrate the required alloy, geometry and finished-part specification on the quoted DMP Factory 500 configuration.
Do not buy on this page alone: a published envelope or machine configuration does not establish repeatability, accepted-part cost or local support.
Editorial purchasing guidance, not a verified recommendation for a particular application.
Published geometry / not guaranteed part fit
Front view shows X:Z proportions. Depth Y is stated numerically. Supports and clearance reduce usable space.
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At a glance
What is it?
DMP Factory 500 is an industrial metal 3D printer using a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
How does it print?
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF): a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
When might I consider it?
Consider it when your part fits the published build space and the exact alloy and process can be qualified.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) · 3D Systems
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| 3D Systems DMP Factory 500 | build volume 500 x 500 x 500 mm (height incl. build plate); 3 lasersOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Published build envelope | 500 x 500 x 500 mm, height inclusive of build plate; check material printing specifications.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Materials — OEM scope | OEM brochure lists LaserForm Ni718 (A), Ti Gr23 (A), AlSi10Mg (A) and Certified HX; other materials on request.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Layer thickness | Adjustable from 5 to 200 µm, per OEM printer-module table.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | Printer module, uncrated: 3010 x 2350 x 3160 mm (W x D x H).OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | Printer excluding removable print module: 8232 kg uncrated. Removable print module excluding powder: 1318 kg. These are separate masses.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | Argon supply: 6–10 bar; printer-module facility requirement.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | 3D Systems presents a modular system with separate printing and powder-handling stations.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
What still needs a supplier answer
| Purchasing question | Evidence gap |
|---|---|
| All-in delivered machine price | Current quote required |
| Build time for your part | Not verified for your geometry |
| Alloy and parameters | Confirm the exact qualified combination |
| Application fit | Confirm tolerances, finishing, inspection and local support |
Source review dates identify when the cited material was reviewed. A source review is not a performance test; genuine third-party corroboration is identified separately.
Prepare a useful quote request
Send your exact alloy, dimensions, orientation, supports, inspection criteria and finishing route. Ask for usable build space and effective build time for that configuration. Include installation, training, service, software, gas supply and qualification in the delivered quote. Unverified fields on this page can be used as questions to confirm directly with the manufacturer before purchase.