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Renishaw RenAM 500Q
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 500Q 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 500Q is a four-laser LPBF member of Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series with a 250 × 250 × 350 mm published build space.
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 250 × 250 mm platform and you want to evaluate the four-laser RenAM 500Q configuration.
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
| 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 |
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.