AM Solutions have launched a new compact M1 system for automated surface finishing of 3D-printed parts in metal and polymer, replacing the M1 Basic and offering new features.
The new M1 combines post processing abilities including smoothing, grinding, polishing, and deburring in a single vibratory finishing platform. Parts up to 550 × 150 × 130mm can be processed as individual components or in small batches, using a divider system for multi-stage finishing recipes that allows up to three process steps to run in parallel without changing media.
“Our customers asked for more flexibility, better ergonomics and even higher process stability. The new M1 is our answer. It turns what used to be an entry-level solution into an advanced production tool,” said AM Solutions head of sales Colin Spellacy.
New features include an additional fresh-water connection that enables processing with AM Solutions’ Keramo-Finish, where ceramic media and a process-specific polishing paste achieve extremely low surface roughness (Ra < 0.8) on metal parts.
Users can choose to operate in closed-loop process-water recirculation or in freshwater operation, depending on quality and productivity demands.
AM have also redesigned the processing trough with end-side profiling and additional partitions, and there is a new separation concept that shifts media and part separation onto a dedicated material cart for smoother workflow and higher throughput.
“For many AM users, the real bottleneck isn’t printing, it’s finishing. With the relaunched M1, we’re giving them a robust, repeatable and economically attractive way to turn rough builds into market-ready products, without jumping straight to a large, fully automated line. It closes the gap between R&D and industrial production,” added Spellacy.
AM Solutions has kept the M1 compact with a plug-and-play philosophy built to be positioned alongside printers or within existing finishing cells. There is an integrated settling tank, a modern HMI with menu navigation, and low noise levels.
The M1 upgrade offers manufacturers a pathway from first trials to fully industrialised, automated finishing with AM Solutions.
