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What is Metal 3D Printing?
Produce complex parts without the design constraints of traditional manufacturing routes
Metal 3D printing, or selective laser melting (SLM), combines the design flexibility of 3D printing with the mechanical properties of high-performance metal alloys to create unique, strong, and lightweight parts, even for the most complex applications.
Metal Additive Manufacturing offers the possibility to produce complex parts without the design constraints of traditional manufacturing routes. The ability to selectively deposit materials only where they are needed means that parts can be much more complex in design, and lighter weight, which can dramatically improve performance.
View Metal 3D PrintersMeltio: Wire-Laser Metal Deposition
Wire Laser Metal Deposition is a Directed Energy Deposition (DED) process that functions by precisely stacking weld beads on top of one another, in wire form, when introduced into the laser generated melt pool.
Meltio Invar Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
This alloy gets its name thanks to its extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, from -250°C up to about 200°C. This feature makes it an ideal choice for measuring equipment,...
Meltio Tool Steel H11 Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
A chromium-based steel alloy, it’s one of the most commonly used tool steels, thanks to its outstanding impact toughness. H11 is widely used for hot tooling applications, in the manufacturing...
Meltio Nickel 625 Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
A Ni-based superalloy with excellent mechanical properties at a wide range of temperatures. Among superalloys, Ni625 excels for its weldability, making it an ideal choice for cladding or repair of...
Meltio Stainless Steel 316L Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
Highly corrosion-resistant grade of austenitic stainless steel with great mechanical properties. Ideal for marine and chemical applications. Stainless Steel 316L is an austenitic steel with excellent durability, good biocompatibility and...
Meltio Stainless Steel 17-4PH Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
A martensitic precipitation hardened stainless steel capable of achieving high hardness while offering excellent corrosion resistance. It is widely employed in the oil & gas, aerospace, energy, and defense industries....
Meltio Nickel 718 Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
High strength nickel-super alloy with large working temperature range. Highly resistant against cracking while protecting well against corrosion. Technical Information Diameter: 1 mm Weight: 15 kg Volume: 1829 cm³ Density:...
Meltio Whitepapers
Meltio Materials Handbook
Meltio’s utilization of wire feedstock has resulted in enhanced control over material deposition...
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Meltio Design Guidlines
How to design with Meltio? Solve all your questions: geometry limitations, minimum vertical hole diameter, thin walls, overhang solutions, etc…
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Mold-Making with LMD and Dual Wire
In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has emerged as...
DownloadBASF Forward AM Metal Product Range
BASF Forward AM’s Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments enable the safe, simple, and cost-efficient production of fully metal parts for prototypes, metal tooling, and functional metal parts in the simplest 3D printing process. BASF Forward AM’s Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments offer prime quality for demanding makers and professional users combining greater freedom of design with a low total cost of ownership.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 17-4 PH | 1.75mm | 3kg
With Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH we offer an efficient way to produce metal parts with high mechanical strength. Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH is compatible with most FFF 3D printers, giving our customers...
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 17-4 PH | 2.85mm | 3kg
With Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH we offer an efficient way to produce metal parts with high mechanical strength. Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH is compatible with most FFF 3D printers, giving our customers...
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 316L Metal Filament | 1.75mm | 3kg
Ultrafuse 316L combines greater freedom of design with a low total cost of ownership. 3D-printed parts acquire their final properties, for example in terms of hardness and strength, through a...
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 316L Metal Filament | 2.85mm | 3kg
Ultrafuse 316L combines greater freedom of design with a low total cost of ownership. 3D-printed parts acquire their final properties, for example in terms of hardness and strength, through a...
BCN3D Metal Pack
Features Summary Compatible with the Epsilon Series (Epsilon W50 and W50SC, Epsilon W27 and W27SC) The Metal Pack is an upgrade for the current Epsilon Series that opens up a...
Meltio Invar Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
This alloy gets its name thanks to its extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, from -250°C up to about 200°C. This feature makes it an ideal choice for measuring equipment,...
Meltio Mild Steel ER70S Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
All-round Stainless steel with adequate corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties. Technical Information Diameter: 1 mm Weight: 15 kg Volume: 1875 cm³ Density: 8.0 g/cm³ Spool type: BS300 Data Sheets...
Meltio Nickel 625 Wire spool 15kg, Ø1mm
A Ni-based superalloy with excellent mechanical properties at a wide range of temperatures. Among superalloys, Ni625 excels for its weldability, making it an ideal choice for cladding or repair of...
Raise3D Forge 1 3D Printer
Raise3D Forge 1 is a professional-grade, industrial 3D printer developed by Raise3D, a company known for its high-quality additive manufacturing solutions.
Raise3D Forge1 3D Printer
The Raise3D Forge1 is an efficient FDM technology that can be used to print metal-filled filament.
Raise3D RMF500 3D Printer
Raise3D RMF500 is a reliable and precise industrial 3D printer that produces small batch customized part with high repeatability. It inherits Raise3D’s proven expertise in FFF technology and polymer material...
Raise3D MetalFuse
MetalFuse offers a complete solution, consisting of an indirect metal 3D printing process, paired with a special edition of ideaMaker compatible with MIM equipment.
Forge 1 Application
The Forge 1 typically offers a spacious build volume, allowing users to print large parts or multiple smaller parts in a single print job. The printer is built with sturdy materials and features a robust construction to ensure durability and stability during printing.
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Expansion Kit
Complex stainless steel parts made simpler
Explore a new range of metal 3D printing applications by upgrading the Ultimaker S5¹ with the Metal Expansion Kit.
Its easy workflow makes creating stainless steel parts easier, more efficient, and affordable.
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Key Features of the Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit
What's included
The Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit includes:
- BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH (1 kg)
- BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® Support Layer (300 g)³
- Packaging for green parts and a voucher toward post-processing
- Ultimaker Print Core CC 0.4
- Ultimaker Print Core DD 0.4³
- Magigoo Pro Metal (50 ml) adhesive
- Free Ultimaker Cura software with optimized metal part slicing features
- Access to exclusive metal FFF e-learning content on Ultimaker Academy
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH is an ideal stainless steel for high-strength and stiff parts. It is also capable of withstanding the harshest operating conditions thanks to its excellent corrosion and heat resistance.
These properties are achieved through a proven catalytic debinding and sintering process used for traditional metal injection molding.
Post-processing
Each Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit includes a voucher toward post-processing your 3D print into a full metal part within 10 business days.
This is possible via BASF's network of certified debinding and sintering services. Via an online portal, you can book your part's post-processing on the calendar and check in on your part's progress at any time.
Software
The Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit unlocks extra features inside the Ultimaker Cura 5 engine.
These make metal print preparation simpler – automatically and accurately compensating for shrinkage that happens during sintering across all axes. You gain better control over your part and increased metal print success.
E-learning
New to metal 3D printing? The Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit gives every user access to an exclusive, 1-hour e-learning course.
Get step-by-step guidance through the full workflow. And learn to successfully create high-quality metal parts with an Ultimaker printer.
Freedom to design high-quality steel parts
17-4 PH stainless steel plus a metal-optimized support material³ offers the freedom to create strong parts with complex geometries.
Plus, Ultimaker Cura 5 includes metal FFF features to give you full control and ensure a high-quality metal part.
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Metal parts. Up to 90% cheaper
Ultimaker S5's low total cost of ownership and small size makes it easy to adopt and scale an affordable metal 3D printing solution.
Compared to CNC and other additive methods, you can save up to 90% creating the metal tools and parts you need.
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BCN3D Metal Pack
Pave the way for stainless steel printing
The Metal Pack is an upgrade for the current Epsilon Series that opens up a new range of applications for BCN3D customers, especially for spare parts, functional prototyping, and tooling, and is mainly aimed at the pharmaceutical, food, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.
Buy nowWhat comes in the Metal Pack?
The Metal Pack includes both Ultrafuse® 316L and 17-4 PH, and a new exclusive hotend for metal, as well as specific accessories, to ensure a smooth printing experience.
- 1x 316L 3Kg BASF spool
- 1x 17-4PH 3Kg BASF spool
- 2x Hotend M
- 1x Magigoo Pro Metal
- 2x Brass Wiper
- Activation code
Only Compatible with the Epsilon Series (Epsilon W50 and W50SC, Epsilon W27 and W27SC).
How to Install the Metal Pack on your Epilson 3D Printer
Unlock endless possibilities with Metal 3D Printing
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3D Printers and Accessories
As one of the largest 3D printing distributors in the UK & Ireland, we sell some of the most advanced printers from leading industry manufacturers. Not only do we have top-of-the-range 3D printers, we also supply cleaning kits, filaments and accessories etc…
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We stock all spare parts and pieces for a range of advanced 3D Printers. If there is a part or piece you can not find on our website, don't hesitate to contact us, as we most likely will have it in stock...
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Our courses are designed to take you from complete novice to an expert user of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Software and materials. Being able to install, operate and solve technical issues without the need for a technician...
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Whatever your problem, big or small, we are always ready to help as we have a dedicated support team to help you install, print and keep your machine in tip-top shape…
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