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i3DMFG™ Material Process Applications

i3D Material Process Applications

Material Process Applications (MPA)

i3DMFG™ specializes in advancements in Direct Metal Laser Solidification (DMLS®) metal powder development, process refinement, and production applications. Our unique focus on production solutions makes us the North America EOS MPA (Material Process Applications) partner.

For engineers and designers needing custom metal powders, unique build parameters, or specialized applications, i3DMFG™ provides expert engineering and product development services.

Exclusive Metal Powder Development For DMLS®

Exotic and uncommon metal powders are often used in industries well suited to DMLS® production capabilities. While DMLS®, 3D metal printing is a new manufacturing tool typically limited to a select group of common metal powders, i3DMFG™ invested in tools and partnerships that allow us to create custom metal powders and the corresponding computer programs (parameter sets) to successfully build with specialty metals.

Custom Parameter Set Development

Parameter Set Development

In addition to customized programming for new metal powders, i3DMFG™ and EOS have teamed up to take the M280, M290 and M400.4, 3D metal printing machine capabilities to new heights in wall thickness, tolerances, varying layer thicknesses and part densities. As 3D printing moves beyond rapid prototyping and into production parts, i3DMFG™ makes sure it has the tools to meet its client’s traditional and next generation research and production needs.

Inserts and Complex Lattice Geometries

Inserts and Complex Lattice Geometries

i3DMFG™ is the first DMLS® production facility to test and successfully produce production parts using pre-fabricated inserts. We also specialize in using lattice structures for weight, cooling, and heating efficiencies. Our engineers work closely with clients to suggest improvements and cost efficiencies, making 3D printing a truly economical and superior manufacturing process for complex and innovative designs.

Metals We Print

i3DMFG is one of the few 3D manufacturers in the US that specializes in aluminum, copper, titanium, Inconel, Haynes, Monel K, Stainless Steel and custom metal powder applications. Experts in 3D design, our engineers help our customers achieve competitive advantage in design and proprietary advancements.

Metals We Print

Aluminum (AlSi10 and 6061)

Due to its lightweight nature and excellent thermal properties, AlSi10 is our most common DMLS aluminum powder. It is ideal for parts with thin walls and complicated geometries. i3DMFG™ also runs 6061 to achieve better surface finish and strength properties comparable to wrought 6061-T6.

Titanium (Ti)

Titanium (Ti64) is well suited for projects requiring corrosion resistance, strength, weight reduction, and biocompatibility.

Stainless Steels (15-5, 17-4, 304L, and 316L)

DMLS® stainless steel is a medical grade, sterilizable, corrosion resistant steel that hardens to 40-45 HRC after heat treatment. Our stainless-steel equivalents include 15-5, 17-4, 304L, and 316L. Parts made from DMLS® can be machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished, and coated.

Maraging Steel (MS1)

Maraging (tool) Steel (MS1) features excellent strength and mechanical properties. Its chemical composition corresponds to U.S. 18% Ni Maraging 300, European 1.2709 and German X3NiCoMoTi 18-9-5. After heat treatment, MS1 typically has a 50-53 HRC.

Super Nickle Alloys (IN625, IN718, Haynes 214, Haynes 282 and Hastelloy X)

Super Nickle alloys are chromium alloys with superior heat and corrosion resistance.

Copper (GrCop-84 and GrCop-42)

i3DMFG™ is developing parameter sets to print in GrCop-84 and GrCop-42 for high temperature applications.

A NASA developed Copper alloy that is highly conductive for the aerospace industry.

Custom Powders

i3DMFG™ is the market leader is DMLS® powder development. We are able to develop highly specialized powder applications for aerospace, UAV/UAS, rocket, defense, oil & gas, energy, medical device, automotive, and casting customers.

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