MHI Machine Tool expands metal AM service

July 20, 2021

On July 15, 2021, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool (MHIMT), a builder of double-column machining centers and gear cutting machines, expanded its in-house metal 3D printers lineup and improved its modeling services for customers.

On the same day, MHIMT added “DMP2500”, which is binder jetting small metal 3D printer developed by Digital Metal of Sweden to its lineup.

MHIMT used to offer modeling services for large workpieces using its original direct energy deposition type metal 3D printer “LAMDA Series”, but with the introduction of DMP2500, it also makes possible to provide modeling services for small workpiece.

The size of the DMP2500 that can be modeled is 170 x 150 x 57 (L x W x H) mm. The molding speed is 60 to 150cc per hour.