Arcam Q20

Pushing the envelope for

additive manufacturing
The Arcam Q20 represents the 3rd generation EBM technology.
It is a manufacturing equipment specifically designed for production
of components for the aerospace industry, such as turbine blades
and structural airframe components.

The Arcam EBM Technology

In the Arcam EBM process components are built up,
layer-by-layer of metal powder, melted by a powerful
electron beam. Each layer is melted to the exact
geometry as defined by a 3D CAD model.

Electron Beam
Column
Filament

The Arcam EBM machines are equipped with a high

power electron beam gun that generates the energy
and precision needed for high melting capacity and
high productivity. The electron beam is controlled by
electromagnetic coils which allow for an extremely fast
and accurate beam control.
The Arcam Q20 is capable of delivering a beam power
of 3000 W and a repositioning speed that allows
several melt pools to be maintained simultaneously Arcam MultiBeam.
The Arcam EBM process takes place in vacuum and
at elevated temperatures, resulting in stress-relieved
components with material properties better than cast
and comparable to wrought material.

Astigmatism lens

Focus lens

Deflection lens

Heat shield
Vacuum
chamber

Powder
hopper

Powder
hopper

Electron Beam

Rake
Build tank
Build
platform

Powder
Start plate

The Arcam Q20

The Arcam Q20 represents the 3rd generation EBM
machine and is developed specifically for cost-efficient
manufacturing of a wide range of aerospace-related
components. High productivity, improved surface finish,
process control tools and operator friendliness have been
targeted in the development work.
Features include:
- Latest generation EB gun for improved productivity and
surface finish
- Improved build platform insulation for higher productivity
- Fast cooling
- Offered with closed recycling station (Powder Recovery
System)
- Arcam LayerQam for part quality verification
- Software adapted to volume production

Aerospace manufacturing
The Arcam Q20 is designed for production of aerospace components such as turbine blades and structural
airframe components. The build envelope is impressive and allows for building large components and optimal
stacking of smaller ones. The build chamber interior is developed for easy powder handling and fast turn-around
times.

Arcam Q20 build chamber, with heat shield

Arcam Q20 Technical Data

Process type

Max. build size
Max. beam power
Cathode type
Min. beam diameter
Arcam MultiBeamTM technology
Repositioning time
Translation speed, melting
Active cooling
Vacuum base pressure
Build atmosphere
He consumption, build process
He consumption, build cool down
Process control
Power supply
Size

Weight
Process computer
CAD interface
Network

Hot powder bed / high vacuum

(temperature material-dependent)
350 x 380 mm (/H)
3000 W
Single crystalline
180 m
Multiple melt pool process
10 ms
Continuously variable
Water-cooled heat sink
1x10-4 mbar
4x10-3 mbar, partial pressure of He
4 l/h
100-150 l/build
Layer verification camera system
3 x 400 V, 32 A, 7 kW
Approx. 2300 x 1300 x 2600 mm
(W x D x H)
2900 kg
PC
Standard: STL
Ethernet 10/100/1000

November 2013

Arcam provides a cost-efficient Additive Manufacturing solution for production of metal components. Arcams EBM
technology offers freedom in design combined with excellent material properties and high productivity. Arcam is an
innovative partner for manufacturing in the orthopedic implant and aerospace industries, where we deliver customer value
through our competence and solution orientation.

Arcam AB Kroksltts Fabriker 27A SE -431 37 Mlndal, Sweden Phone: +46 31 710 32 00 www.arcam.com