Metal Materials Used in 3D Printing
Introduces metal materials used in 3D printing, explaining strength, density, and application logic without positioning as a materials sales catalog.
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Complete Guide to Selective Laser Melting Materials
Additive manufacturing continues to redefine industrial production, offering unmatched design freedom and material efficiency. One of the most advanced forms of metal 3D printing is Selective Laser Melting (SLM) , a technology that enables the fabrication of strong, complex components directly from digital files. For industries such as aerospace, medical, and automotive 3D printing, SLM delivers durable, high-performance parts using specialized SLM materials. This guide offers a detailed overview of w......
May 16, 2025
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3D Printing Titanium: Technologies and Applications
Titanium is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatibility, and resistance to extreme environments. These properties make it ideal for applications ranging from aerospace components to medical implants. However, traditional manufacturing methods often result in a lot of material waste and limited design possibilities, which is where 3D printing comes in, changing the way titanium parts are made. Additive manufacturing minimizes material waste by building components layer by layer, while......
Jan 02, 2025
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Understanding 3D Printed Titanium for Industrial Applications
If you are looking to produce parts that are lighter, stronger, or have complex designs that traditional methods cannot achieve, then you should consider using Titanium. It is a key material in advanced manufacturing, offering a great balance of strength and lightweight, is resistant to corrosion, and is not harmful or toxic to living tissue. Because of these qualities, Titanium is often chosen for high-performance uses where component integrity is critical. Traditional manufacturing, however, often l......
Jun 06, 2025
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Complete Guide to Selective Laser Melting Materials
Additive manufacturing continues to redefine industrial production, offering unmatched design freedom and material efficiency. One of the most advanced forms of metal 3D printing is Selective Laser Melting (SLM) , a technology that enables the fabrication of strong, complex components directly from digital files. For industries such as aerospace, medical, and automotive 3D printing, SLM delivers durable, high-performance parts using specialized SLM materials. This guide offers a detailed overview of w......
May 16, 2025
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Common material in metal 3D printing: 316L Stainless Steel
As a representative austenitic stainless steel, 316L stainless steel is well-known for its excellent corrosion resistance, strength and durability, and has become a key material in the field of 3D printing. 316L stainless steel can be used to print various parts with complex structures and is widely used in aerospace, medical equipment, petrochemical and other industries. Especially in the biomedical field, 316L is used to print human implants such as hip joints and dental restorations due to its exce......
Dec 24, 2024
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A Simple Guide to Aluminum 3D Printing
Aluminum 3D printing is a process that creates aluminum parts layer by layer from 3D digital models. As the demand for lightweight, high-performance parts continues to grow, the advantages of aluminum 3D printing in terms of design flexibility, speed and cost-effectiveness are highlighted and can be used in Minimize weight without sacrificing durability, delivering significant fuel savings, improved performance and reduced environmental impact. This article will introduce some common materials, printi......
Nov 15, 2024