Arcam EBM Q10

The Arcam EBM Q10 is an EBM 3D printer from Arcam with a 200 x 200 x 180 mm build volume.

Specifications

Arcam EBM Q10: Technical Specifications

Beam Source

Electron beam at 3 kW / 60 kV with patented MultiBeam technology enabling simultaneous melting at multiple locations, boosting throughput over single-beam EBM systems.

Scanner / Speed

Electromagnetic deflection up to 8,000 m/s: supports MultiBeam mode by rapidly cycling between melt pools while maintaining temperature at each.

Process Chamber

High-vacuum environment (≤ 1×10⁻³ mbar); build platform preheat ~730 °C. Active thermal control: critical for preventing thermal stress in titanium parts.

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Calibration

Arcam EBM Q10 Calibration

• Vacuum Check: confirm ≤ 1×10⁻³ mbar. Beam blocked if pressure insufficient. In serial production, check after each powder load.
• MultiBeam Calibration: verify focus diameter ≤ 140 µm and positional error < 0.1 mm. All simultaneous beam points require uniform calibration.
• Start Plate Preheat: heat Ti-6Al-4V plate to ~730 °C with defocused beam. Without preheat, delamination risk is high even with standard parameters.

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Common defects

Common Defects on Arcam EBM Q10

Edge Swelling: protrusion of layer contours. Cause: excessive linear energy or insufficient preheat. Fix: reduce contour pass speed; increase number of passes.

Internal Porosity: gas or shrinkage pores in cross-section. Cause: gas inclusion or uneven MultiBeam power distribution. Fix: verify powder quality; check MultiBeam parameters.

Staircase Effect on Inclined Surfaces: visible layer steps at angles < 45°. Cause: coarse powder fraction.

What it is used for

Applications of Arcam EBM Q10

Well-suited scenarios:

• Orthopedic implants: hip cups, knee prostheses, spinal cages in Ti-6Al-4V ELI with porous osseointegration surface; Lima Corporate, Stryker, and Exactech are real customers
• Dental implants, porous Ti structure for oral applications
• Small TiAl aerospace parts, limited R&D volumes

Poor-fit scenarios:.