AM Solutions has introduced a new system aimed at broadening access to industrial post-processing in additive manufacturing, unveiling the M4 Basic as a cost-effective entry-level solution for manufacturing environments.
In a media release, the company said the M4 Basic is designed to bring professional post-processing within reach of a wide range of additive manufacturing users, particularly those seeking to transition from manual finishing methods to more controlled and repeatable manufacturing processes.
According to the company, the compact system has been developed for 3D-printed metal and polymer components produced using technologies such as SLA, SLS, MJF and SLM, and is designed to process parts measuring up to 70 × 70 × 25 mm.
AM Solutions stated that the unit provides a range of finishing capabilities — including smoothing, grinding, polishing and deburring — within a single plug-and-play system.
“At AM Solutions we see a clear shift: even smaller AM users are under pressure to deliver consistent, production-grade surfaces,” said Colin Spellacy, Head of UK Sales at AM Solutions.
“With the M4 Basic we’re giving them a realistic, affordable way to replace improvised manual steps with a controlled, repeatable process. It’s a gateway into true industrial post-processing.”
According to the company, the M4 Basic integrates a 20-litre rotary vibrator with a 25-litre process water tank.
The closed-loop system is intended to extend process-water life, reduce downtime and lower water and power consumption, contributing to reduced operating costs and environmental impact.
The unit is mounted on lockable transport rollers and operates from a standard 230 V connection, allowing it to be installed in existing manufacturing settings without additional installation work.
Spellacy said the system is expected to appeal to job shops, service bureaus and in-house additive manufacturing teams seeking to formalise finishing workflows.
“Many companies have invested heavily in printers, but their parts still pass through buckets, sandpaper and hand tools. The M4 Basic changes that equation,” he said.
“It packages our vibratory finishing know-how into a quiet, compact system that can sit next to the printer and deliver reliable, high-quality surfaces day after day.”
The M4 Basic sits alongside the larger M4 system and forms part of AM Solutions’ broader automated portfolio, which the company said is designed to support customers from initial adoption through to fully industrialised additive manufacturing production.
“Quality, repeatability and efficiency in post-processing are no longer optional,” Spellacy added. “With the M4 Basic, we’re making that standard accessible to everyone in the AM value chain.”
