Machine evidence
Velo3D Sapphire XC
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 Velo3D Sapphire XC 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
Schematic of the cylindrical build space as published. The stated diameter constrains the part cross-section; supports and clearance reduce usable space.
Compare this machine →Manufacturer listing reviewed · confirm configuration
At a glance
What is it?
Velo3D Sapphire XC is a large-format LPBF system with a cylindrical Ø 600 × 550 mm published build space and eight 1 kW lasers.
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 needs a large cylindrical build envelope and you want to evaluate Velo3D’s eight-laser Sapphire XC platform.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
New to AM? Start with the 5-minute guide →
Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) · Velo3D
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Velo3D Sapphire XC build volume | Ø 600 x 550 mm (diameter x Z height)OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Velo3D Sapphire XC lasers | 8 x 1000 W lasersOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Velo3D Sapphire XC OEM-published throughput | up to 400 cc/h; part, material and parameter dependentOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Velo3D Sapphire XC qualified materials in reviewed brief | Inconel 718/625, Hastelloy C-22/X, Haynes alloys, GRCop-42, C18150, Ti-6Al-4V, F357, Scalmalloy, Aheadd CP1, M300 SteelOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Velo3D Sapphire XC price | No public retail price found in the reviewed OEM source; current quote required.OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | Sapphire XC: 8.53 x 3.35 x 4.75 m (L x W x H); excludes XC 1MZ specification.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | Sapphire XC: approximately 7450 kg; not the XC 1MZ weight.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | OEM describes low-oxygen chamber operation at ambient temperature and pressure with regulated gas flow; gas species and consumption not independently verified.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | Velo3D presents Sapphire XC as a production-scale metal printing system.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.