EBAM 110

The EBAM 110 is an EBM 3D printer from Sciaky with a 1778 x 1194 x 1600 mm build volume.

Specifications

The Sciaky EBAM 110 is a highly advanced industrial additive manufacturing system based on Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) technology. It is classified as a wire-fed Directed Energy Deposition (W-DED) process that operates inside a vacuum chamber. By utilizing a high-power electron beam, it offers exceptional deposition rates and material integrity for large-scale structural metal components.

• Build Volume: The physical build envelope for three-axis travel measures 70 inches (1778 mm) in width (X), 47 inches (1194 mm) in depth (Y), and 63 inches (1600 mm) in height (Z).

Calibration

Calibrating a Sciaky EBAM 110 requires certified technicians and strict compliance with safety guidelines due to high-voltage electronics (60 kV) and secondary X-ray radiation risks. The calibration process is divided into several essential steps:

• Vacuum Chamber Leak-Back Calibration

The vacuum chamber must reach high vacuum levels before printing. The leak-back rate test determines the sealing integrity of the chamber over time.

Common defects

• Hardware defects and mechanical weaknesses
• Severe Thermal Distortion and Substrate Cracking: The high energy input and deposition speed generate massive thermal gradients. As the deposited metal cools and contracts, it creates high residual stresses that can warp 25 mm thick steel substrates or cause cracking at the deposit-substrate boundary.

What it is used for

Best use-cases:

• Large Aerospace Structures: Ideal for printing titanium pressure vessels, rocket engine domes, and wing spars. It reduces lead times from 12-18 months (for traditional forgings) to several days, while lowering the buy-to-fly ratio from 15:1 to 1.5:1.
• Reactive and Refractory Metals: Perfect for processing Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), Tantalum, Niobium, and Tungsten.