JEOL JAM-5200EBM electron beam metal AM machine

Using technology from a high-performance electron microscope and an electron beam lithography system for semiconductor manufacturing, JEOL has developed the JAM-5200EBM electron beam metal AM machine with high power, high density and high speed. It is suitable for use in the fields that require a high level of quality, such as aerospace, industrial power and medical.

Featuring a long cathode life of over 1500 h, the product is designed to reduce downtime for cathode replacement and improve productivity. There is also no need for helium gas to prevent scattering of powder, as the company’s e-Shield powder dispersal prevention system avoids the scattering phenomenon. The helium-free environment means parts be manufactured in a clean space and the surface of the cathode should be less susceptible to damage, allowing the electron beam to remain stable. As a result, the manufacturing quality can be maintained until the end of the cathode’s lifetime.

The company has developed technology that allows for automatic adjustment of the focus and distortion of the electron beam; thus, both high quality and high reproducibility in manufacturing can be achieved. Users can check the status of manufacturing and system by via a remote monitoring system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.