Machine evidence
Renishaw RenAM 500
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 Renishaw RenAM 500 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?
Renishaw RenAM 500 is an industrial metal 3D printer using a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
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 fits the published build space and the exact alloy and process can be qualified.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) · Renishaw
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
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 |
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.