Metal Printing

For replication of small metal parts, 3D printing is becoming a more accessible option for many. This process is more expensive than plastic printing due to the increased material cost and required post-processing. After printing, metal parts must go through a separate debinding and sintering process. Some metal filaments are available that allow you to sinter your parts at home, with the right equipment, of course. PartForge 3D would love to discuss metal printing for your project.

Things to consider

Although more affordable than other custom metal processes, cost is more expensive than plastic.
Best results when parts are small, less than 4in x 4in x 4in. Larger prints are more subject to warping during print.

Parts shrink during sintering. The shrinkage is predictable, though, and can be compensated for in design.
Turn-around time is longer for metal parts depending on timing and desired services.

Our metal printing process

1

Send us the object or model you would like printed in metal.

4

We ship your printed parts

along with any original parts back to you.

2

We print your part and send it to our post processing provider to be sintered.

3

Your part is sintered using proven formulas to turn your part into a solid piece.

* Above is a typical representation of the process. Your project will differ depending on the details of the work being provided.