Machine evidence
Farsoon FS422M
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 Farsoon FS422M 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?
Farsoon FS422M 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) · Farsoon
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Build envelope | 425 x 425 x 550 mm; height includes build plate; functional volume depends on part and materialOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Lasers | 4 x 500 W or 4 x 1000 W; 1000 W beam-shaping option also listedOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 5000 x 2900 x 2700 mm (L x W x H), FS422M-H-4OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Weight | Approximately 3700 kgOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Positioning | Manufacturer presents a continuous-production system with removable build cartridgeOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Materials — OEM scope | FS422M-H-4 table lists 316L, HX, AlSi10Mg, Ti6Al4V, CuCrZr and pure copper without development markers; exact application qualification required.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Layer thickness | FS422M-H-4: 0.02–0.1 mm, per OEM technical table.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | FS422M-H-4: argon/nitrogen; average process consumption 3–5 L/min.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Published print speed / throughput — stated basis | Volume build rate up to 150 cm³/h in the quad 500-watt laser configuration (OEM-stated basis: "optimal volume build rate … for significantly improved throughput").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.
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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.