AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology has launched its compact and automated M1 surface finishing system for 3D printed metal and polymer parts.
The new M1 replaces the previous M1 Basic and features new capabilities that have been integrated to support customers demanding production-grade surfaces.
Positioned as a 'versatile allrounder' for additive manufacturing, the new M1 combines smoothing, grinding, polishing, and deburring in a single vibratory finishing platform. Parts up to 550 × 150 × 130 mm can be processed as individual components or in small batches, with a divider system allowing up to three process steps to run in parallel without changing media. AM Solutions says this is 'ideal for multi-stage finishing recipes.'
Among the key upgrades are an additional fresh-water connection that enables processing with AM Solutions’ Keramo-Finish for 'exceptional surface quality.' Users can now choose to run in closed-loop process-water recirculation or fresh-water operation, depending on quality and productivity demands. Booth settings are fully automated and controlled by the machine and PLC.
Other new features include a redesigned processing trough with end-side profiling and extra partitions, and a new separation concept that shifts media/part separation onto a dedicated material cart for smoother workflow and higher throughput. Additionally, AM Solutions has integrated a settling tank and modern HMI with intuitive menu navigation, while also designing the platform to emit low levels of noise.
AM Solutions has made sure to maintain the M1's compact and mobile footprint, despite these additional features, with the company keen to deliver a 'plug-and-play machine,' and says the machine is 'easy to position' alongside printers or within existing finishing cells.
“The first M1 Basic proved how powerful vibratory finishing can be for additive,” says Colin Spellacy, Head of UK Sales at AM Solutions. “But 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.
“For many AM users, the real bottleneck isn’t printing, it’s finishing,” Spellacy adds. “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.”
