Machine evidence
HP Metal Jet S100
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 HP Metal Jet S100 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?
HP Metal Jet S100 is a production metal binder-jetting platform that prints bound powder shapes before curing, depowdering and furnace sintering.
How does it print?
Binder jetting: a printhead deposits binder into layers of metal powder; the printed shape is later depowdered and sintered in a furnace.
When might I consider it?
Consider it when you want to evaluate binder jetting rather than laser powder-bed fusion and are prepared to compare the complete print-to-sinter workflow.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Binder jetting · powder-and-sinter workflow · HP
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| HP Metal Jet S100 effective build volume | 430 x 309 x 170 mm on the current HP platform page; an older technical brochure listed 200 mm Z, so confirm the current configuration.OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| HP Metal Jet S100 technology | HP Metal Jet binder-jetting platform; the S100 mass-production configuration includes printers, build units, curing, powder-management/removal and furnace equipment.OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| HP Metal Jet S100 current material examples | Stainless steel 316L and 17-4PH are listed among the primary materials; other qualified/compatible materials may be available through approved suppliers.OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| HP Metal Jet S100 public price context | HP currently states the Metal Jet S100 platform starts at approximately US$550,000; exact configuration pricing requires a quote.OEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Layer thickness | 35–140 µm, per S100 technical specifications.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | Printer: 2975 x 1350 x 2410 mm (W x D x H); operating clearances are separate.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | Printer: 851 kg. Build unit: 261 kg; curing station: 400 kg. Separate masses.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Published print speed / throughput — stated basis | 1990 cc/hr at 50 µm layers; actual speed depends on build depth, material and processing parameters. Curing and sintering are separate.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | HP presents the S100 as a metal binder-jetting production solution with separate processing stations.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.