Print Genius 150’s Multilasers Operate Simultaneously or Alternating on Same Work Area
Machine is equipped with two lasers working simultaneously or alternating to increase process versatility.
The Print Genius 150 Wavelength by Prima Additive features an infrared and a green laser working alternately on the same area. Photo Credit: Prima Additive
Prima Additive’s Print Genius 150 is said to offer additive manufacturers increased process versatility due to its multilaser (double wavelength) powder bed fusion (PBF) technology.
According to the company, what makes this machine unique is an innovative configuration of the laser sources — a 300 W infrared laser and a 200 W green laser — which can work simultaneously or alternating on the same work area to reduce part build times.
The design makes it possible to select the best wavelength for optimizing the material absorption of the laser radiation. For instance, users can choose IR radiation for steel alloys, titanium, nickel and chromium-cobalt or choose green radiation for pure copper, aluminum or other highly reflective materials.
The Print Genius 150 Double Wavelength features a build volume with a diameter of 150 mm and a height of 160 mm. It is also possible to equip the machine with several different options, including a system to vary the position of the laser beam focus according to the application; a double preheating system to heat the surface of the powder bed both from above and from below (up to 300°C); a high-speed coaxial pyrometer to control the temperature in real time; and two cameras to monitor the process and the powder bed.
All process parameters such as laser power, layer thickness, scanner speed and more can be set in real time during the job, the company says. The machine is Industry 4.0 Ready and is said to enable the integration of monitoring sensors and connection through different standards for IoT functions.
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