Independent metal AM
Renishaw RenAM 500 vs Renishaw RenAM 500Q
Start with the differences that could affect your part. Confirm the complete configuration with each supplier.
The big difference
- Both use Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).
- These specifications alone cannot tell us which machine will make a given part faster or cheaper.
What this pairing comes down to
Both are Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) platforms, so the practical comparison comes down to scale and productivity configuration. Published build volumes are closely matched, so envelope size is unlikely to decide this pairing. The spec sheet narrows the field; your volumes and quotes decide the buy case — the calculator computes the crossing for this pair.
Side by side
| Question | Renishaw RenAM 500 | Renishaw RenAM 500Q |
|---|---|---|
| Quick description | LPBF machine; compare published build space and laser configuration below. | LPBF machine; compare published build space and laser configuration below. |
| Process | Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) | Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) |
| Build size | build volume 250 x 250 x 350 mm | 250 x 250 x 350 mm |
| Energy / lasers | build volume 250 x 250 x 350 mm; one/two/four 500 W lasers (500S/500D/500Q); Flex variant; 'RenAM 500 Ultra' listed on page | 4 × 500 W |
| Feedstock | Metal powder | Metal powder |
| Machine status | Availability unconfirmed | Manufacturer listing reviewed · confirm configuration |
| Public price | Current quote required | Current quote required |
Published build-space comparison
Renishaw RenAM 500250 × 250 × 350 mm
Renishaw RenAM 500Q250 × 250 × 350 mm
Proportional X and Z dimensions. Depth is listed in the numbers. Nominal envelopes are not usable part space; see configuration and platform caveats below.
Build size is the maximum published physical space. Energy or laser counts describe the machine configuration; they do not prove a throughput winner.
What do these differences actually mean?
A difference may matter when your part size, material, production plan or process qualification requires it. Confirm the exact application with both suppliers; this page does not declare a winner.
What public specs cannot tell you
Real throughputYour geometry, orientation, parameters and finishing route matter.
Actual yieldPublished specs do not tell you your accepted-part rejection rate.
Total installed priceInstallation, training, service, software and options require a current quote.
Finished-part costPrinting is only one part of the complete accepted-part route.
Service qualityLocal response, parts availability and support experience need supplier validation.
Qualified application fitPublic specs cannot approve your material, parameters, tolerances or inspection plan.
Renishaw RenAM 500
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Renishaw RenAM 500 series | build volume 250 x 250 x 350 mm; one/two/four 500 W lasers (500S/500D/500Q); Flex variant; 'RenAM 500 Ultra' listed on pageOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Published build envelope | 250 x 250 x 350 mm build volume, as listed for the RenAM 500 series.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Layer thickness | Q/S configurations: 20–100 µm, per the RenAM 500Q/S data sheet.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | Q/S configurations, without accessories: 1236 x 2165 x 2130 mm (L x W x H).OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | Q/S configurations, net: Q 2040 kg; S 1950 kg. Other family variants are not covered by this weight statement.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | Argon build environment; the family page describes vacuum purging.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | Renishaw presents the series as a platform spanning material development through volume production.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
Renishaw RenAM 500Q
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Renishaw RenAM 500Q build volume | 250 x 250 x 350 mmOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Renishaw RenAM 500Q lasers | 4 x 500 W lasers, each able to access the whole powder-bed surfaceOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Renishaw RenAM 500Q series context | RenAM 500 series is configurable as 500S (one laser), 500D (two lasers) or 500Q (four lasers).OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Renishaw RenAM 500Q price | No public retail price found in the reviewed OEM source; current quote required.OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Layer thickness | 20–100 µm, per RenAM 500Q/S sheet.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | Without accessories: 1236 x 2165 x 2130 mm (L x W x H).OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | RenAM 500Q net weight: 2040 kg; not the 500S value.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | Argon; less than 50 L/hour while running and 400 L/minute filling, per Q/S sheet.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Published print speed / throughput — stated basis | Up to 150 cm³/hour including recoater time; depends on parameters, geometry and material. Not finished-part output.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | Renishaw positions the four-laser 500Q for volume production.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
These public specifications cannot establish a throughput, finished-part quality, support or price winner. Confirm usable envelope, exact alloy and process parameters, effective build time, finishing and local service for both options.