Metal Powder Materials for SLM 3D Printing
Unlock unparalleled design freedom, rapid prototyping, and production-grade performance with our premium metal powder materials. Whether you’re engineering aerospace components, medical implants, or high‐performance industrial parts, our cutting‐edge SLM 3D printing services deliver exceptional accuracy, mechanical strength, and surface quality.
Why Choose Metal Powder 3D Printing?
Complex geometries: Create lattices, internal channels, and conformal shapes impossible with subtractive methods.
Material performance: Achieve near‐wrought mechanical properties with optimized microstructures.
Speed to market: Go from CAD to functional prototype or end‐use part in days rather than weeks.
Design freedom: Consolidate assemblies, reduce part count, and innovate without tooling constraints.
Our Metal Powder Portfolio
Stainless Steel (17‐4 PH & 316L)
Overview:
Versatile stainless steels combining corrosion resistance with good strength and toughness. Widely used across industries for robust, cost‐effective parts.
Applications:
End‐use jigs and fixtures
Food processing components
Chemical processing fittings
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr)
Overview:
A cobalt–chromium alloy renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, strength, and biocompatibility. Ideal for applications demanding long fatigue life and corrosion resistance.
Applications:
Orthopedic and dental implants
Turbine and valve components
Wear-resistant tooling
Copper (Cu)
Overview:
High‐conductivity copper alloys tailored for efficient thermal and electrical performance. Perfect for heat exchangers, electrical contacts, and induction coils.
Applications:
Heat sinks and cooling channels
Electrical busbars and connectors
Induction heating coils
Titanium (Ti6Al4V)
Overview:
The aerospace‐grade titanium alloy Ti 6Al-4V offers outstanding strength‐to‐weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. A favorite for lightweight, high‐performance parts.
Applications:
Aerospace structural components
Medical implants and surgical tools
Motorsport and high‐performance automotive
Material Comparison at a Glance
| Material | Density (g/cm³) | UTS (MPa) | Key Benefit | Typical Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Chrome | ~8.3 | ≥ 800 | Wear & corrosion resistance | Polished / Bead blast |
| Copper | ~8.9 | 200–300* | Thermal & electrical cond. | Machined / Plated |
| Stainless Steel | 7.8–8.0 | 580–1,100 | Cost-effective durability | Passivated / Polished |
| Titanium (Ti6Al4V) | ~4.43 | ≥ 900 | Strength-to-weight ratio | Machined / HIP + polish |