AM Solutions debuts upgraded M1 for AM surface finishing
AM Solutions, part of Rösler Oberflächentechnik headquartered in Untermerzbach, Germany, has launched its M1 surface finishing machine. Intended to replace the previous M1 Basic, the machine also introduces new features aimed at simplifying adoption.
Positioned as an ‘all-rounder’ for Additive Manufacturing, AM Solutions claims that the M1 offers 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 that allows up to three process steps to run in parallel without changing media, making it well-suited to multi-stage finishing recipes.
“The first M1 Basic proved how powerful vibratory finishing can be for additive,” said 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.”
Upgrades include an additional fresh-water connection that enables processing with AM Solutions’ Keramo-Finish for improved surface quality, a redesigned processing trough with end-side profiling and extra partitions, and the aforementioned separation concept that shifts media/part separation onto a dedicated material cart intended to improve workflow and throughput.
The M1 retains its compact, mobile footprint and plug-and-play configuration. An integrated settling tank, modern HMI with intuitive menu navigation, and low noise levels are intended to make it easy to position alongside Additive Manufacturing machines or within existing finishing cells. Users can 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.
“For many AM users, the real bottleneck isn’t printing, it’s finishing,” Spellacy added. “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.”
With the M1 launch, AM Solutions aims to strengthen its portfolio of AM-specific post-processing technologies and offer manufacturers a path from initial trials to fully industrialised, automated finishing.
