Industrial 3D Printers (3)

Choose the process first. For detailed prototypes, dental and molding patterns, resin printers are hard to beat. For tough functional plastic parts in batches, look at powder bed systems. For strong jigs and fixtures, composite printers with continuous fiber are an option. For metal parts with internal channels or complex geometry, metal powder bed fusion is the usual route. Then compare build volume, materials and running costs.

Metal powder bed fusion is an additive process in which a laser melts thin layers of metal powder, one cross-section at a time, until the part is complete. It produces dense parts in steels, aluminum, titanium and nickel alloys with internal channels and shapes that cannot be machined. Parts usually need stress relief, removal from the build plate and some finishing after printing.

Send the model if you have one in mind, or describe the parts: size, material, accuracy and how many you plan to print per month. Add the software and accessories you need, such as post-processing or powder handling stations. We confirm the configuration with the manufacturer and send terms for that set. Prices are not published because configurations vary widely.

By the printer model and the material's catalog number. Many industrial printers use materials qualified by the manufacturer, so it is worth keeping to those. Resins and some powders have a limited shelf life and may need controlled transport, which we take into account when planning the delivery. Wear parts such as build plates, nozzles and recoater blades can be ordered with the material.