Home > Capabilities> Other Machining Service > 3D Printing for Metal

3D Printing for Metal

Your Leading 3D Printing for Metal Supplier

SHD Technology Co., Ltd. established in 2008, is a pure-play enterprise dedicated to developing and manufacturing nonstandard machine parts and equipment processing. Our main business are precision CNC machining, 2K overmolding service, 3D printing for plastic, 3D printing for metal, injection mold products, precision hardware, etc. Products mainly cover precision automatic equipment parts, tooling fixtures, mold tools, mobile phone accessories, automotive parts, medical equipment parts, food machinery, sewing machinery, aerospace, solar and electronic equipment, photoelectric communication, office automation, industrial equipment, laser equipment, household appliances, highways, barrier gate parts and other industries.

3D Printing of Aluminum Alloy Parts

Metal powders for 3D printing generally require high purity, good sphericity, narrow particle size distribution, and low oxygen content. At present, the metal powder materials used in 3D printing are

Add to Inquiry
3D Printing of Automotive Parts

Metal 3D printing materials are widely used in petrochemical, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, injection molds, light metal alloy casting, food processing, medical treatment, paper making,

Add to Inquiry
High Technology 3D Printing of Metal Parts

The current mainstream metal 3D printing technologies include: selective laser melting (SLM), laser near net shaping (LENS), electron beam selective melting (EBSM) technology, direct energy

Add to Inquiry
3d Print Metal

1. Everything can be printed, and any complex structure can be formed at one time without welding, which can save a lot of time.. 2. A variety of metal materials are available, commonly used

Add to Inquiry
Prototype of 3D Printing of Metal Parts

At present, metal 3D printing is widely used in: mold field, industrial field, automobile field, medical field, aerospace field, etc.. Mold field: First, we will introduce the application of the mold

Add to Inquiry

Why Choose Us?

Broad Market

Our products have been sold all over the world including America, Britain, Germany, Israel, Greece, Sweden, Malaysia, Australia, Russia, Japan etc.

Rich Experience

After 15 years of unremitting efforts, SHD has become a powerful machining enterprise in Shenzhen. Owning advanced technologies and strong technical force, can meet the needs of different customers.

Production Capacity

Our company mainly for precision plastic mold processing and injection molding, with an annual output of 600 sets of molds, including 20 sets of injection molding equipment, and the tonnage of the machines ranges from 80T-750T to meet the needs of different customers.

Quality Inspection

The company has more than 40 professional manufacturing and assembly equipment, and the quality department is equipped with various imported high-precision testing equipment to ensure the accuracy and reliability of product quality.

Technical Specifications of 3D Printing for Metal

Build Volume	Up to 500×500×500mm (custom larger sizes available)
Layer Resolution	20-50 microns
Surface Roughness	Ra 10-25μm (as-printed), Ra 0.8-1.6μm (post-processed)
Tolerance	±0.05-0.1mm (standard), ±0.02mm (with machining)
Density	>99.5% (full density achievable with HIP)

Features of 3D Printing for Metal

Weight Reduction

Metal 3D printing has made it possible to reduce a part weight through innovative lattice structures. The material is structured in such a way that it can sustain heavy load at lowest part to weight ratio.

Conformal Cooling

Conformal cooling channels can be 3D printed in a variety of cross sections such as rectangular, circular, elliptical, half-circular etc. Cooling channels can be circular, elliptical, spiral etc. These complex cooling channels improve the overall efficiency of the plastic part process resulting in reduction of cooling cycle time by up to 40% along with improvement in surface finish.

Virtual Inventory

OEM's have to maintain a huge inventory throughout the year which incurs space as well as cost. However, with the advent of additive manufacturing, inventory can possibly be digitized and used whenever required.

Available Metal Materials - 3D Printing for Metal

Material	Properties	Common Applications
Stainless Steel (316L, 17-4PH)	Corrosion-resistant, high strength	Medical implants, fluid systems
Titanium (Ti6Al4V, CP-Ti)	Lightweight, biocompatible	Aerospace, medical, automotive
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg, Scalmalloy)	Lightweight, good thermal conductivity	Drones, automotive, heat exchangers
Inconel (625, 718)	Extreme heat & corrosion resistance	Turbine blades, aerospace, oil & gas
Tool Steel (H13, Maraging Steel)	High hardness & wear resistance	Molds, dies, industrial tooling

Things to Note: 3D Printing for Metal

High Technology 3D Printing of Metal Parts

(1). Although 3D printing is a technology of free structure manufacturing, many processing methods are required to avoid the problems of post-processing of 3D printing. It is necessary to use the CNC machine tool processing technology of the traditional manufacturing industry to solve the shortcomings in the post-processing process of 3D printing.

(2). Due to support problems in metal printing, later parts cannot be processed. Because 3D printing adopts the technology of layering materials, during the production process, some parts may be deformed due to gravity, so supporting materials are needed. After the inner cavity and other parts of some complex components are formed with these support materials, the support materials are not easy to remove.

(3). You need to be familiar with the material. There are many kinds of metal materials, and different materials have different properties and different application ranges. Take 3D printing aerospace parts as an example. The metal parts used in aerospace are all used in extreme environments. They have the characteristics of strong corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, and high metal strength. If you are not familiar with the characteristics of materials, you will not be able to do them well.

(4). The high cost of metal 3D printing materials restricts the popularization of this technology. There are two main reasons for the high cost. On the one hand, most of the domestic metal 3D printing materials rely on imports; However, developing dedicated metal 3D
Printing raw materials is an inevitable requirement to promote the development of metal 3D printing, and it is also an inevitable trend to improve the 3D printing industry chain.

Industry Application of 3D Printing for Metal

Aerospace

Lightweight structural brackets, UAV components

Automotive

Engine parts, heat sinks, EV battery housings

Robotics

Lightweight arms, custom actuators

Electronics

Heat sinks, RF enclosures

Industrial

Custom tooling, fluid manifolds

Certificate

2023061413232789ef7dd41c454feca926bdb1b8e468c1.jpg (1380×557)

Packaging & Shipping

① Packaging

• Common package: 1 item packed with bubble or pearl cotton inner, than packed with double master carton.

• Packing details: Packing based on the image, 60PCS/carton, other package according to your goods.

• Delivery details: 3-30 days based on your quantity.

productcate-957-670

② Shipping

• Af first,we will shipping according to your requirement.

• Than,we will choose better shipping way for you if you need. We provide multi shipping method, such as shipping by air, by express, by train, by sea.

• As for the trade term, we provide FOB price, CIF price, CNF price, DDU price, DDP price and EXW price term.

productcate-966-651

FAQ

Q: What metal materials can be used for 3D printing?

A: A variety of metal materials can be used for 3D printing, including stainless steel, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, cobalt - chromium alloys, and nickel - based superalloys. Each material has its own unique properties, such as strength, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance, making them suitable for different applications.

Q: How does the mechanical property of 3D printing for metal parts compare to those made by traditional manufacturing methods?

A: 3D-printed metal parts can often achieve mechanical properties similar to or even better than those made by traditional manufacturing methods. The microstructure of 3D - printed metals can be fine - tuned during the printing process, resulting in high strength and good fatigue resistance.

Q: What is the surface finish of 3D printing for metal parts?

A: The surface finish of 3D-printed metal parts typically requires post - processing to achieve a high - quality finish. Common post - processing techniques include machining, polishing, and shot peening. These processes can significantly improve the surface smoothness and dimensional accuracy of the parts, making them suitable for applications where a good surface finish is required, such as in aerospace and medical devices.

Q: Can 3D printing for metal parts be used for high - temperature applications?

A: Yes. Metals such as titanium alloys and nickel - based superalloys, which are commonly used in 3D printing, have excellent heat resistance. The 3D - printing process can also produce parts with unique internal structures, such as porous or lattice structures, which can improve heat dissipation and thermal insulation.

Q: Is metal 3D printing strong?

A: Metal 3D printing produces stronger parts that are lighter in weight than items produced by traditional subtractive processes such as machining.

Q: How fast is 3D metal printing?

A: The type of 3D metal printer being used and the specific metal material being printed also affect the printing time. While smaller objects can be printed relatively quickly, larger and more intricate designs can take several hours or even days to complete.

We're well-known as one of the leading 3d printing for metal manufacturers and suppliers in China. If you're going to buy bulk high quality 3d printing for metal made in China, welcome to get free sample from our factory. For custom service, contact us now.

3d printing metal process,