Metal 3D printing

Metal 3D printing enables the production of complex, single-piece metal parts with geometric forms that are impossible to machine. Our machine stock offers you one of the largest production capacities in Europe for single-piece or series production parts, complex parts or mould inserts. Our know-how in metal sintering is unique and based on 15 years of experience to meet your objectives: reduce time-to-market, add features or lighten the structure of a part. Our expertise in this field is a decisive factor in the Aeronautics, Medical or even Automotive sectors.
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Freedom of shape

Enables the production of complex monobloc metal parts and impossible-to-machine geometries.
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Single or series production

From custom-made single parts to mass-produced parts.
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Mechanical characteristics

Our expertise in the process means we can reliably achieve the mechanical characteristics we need, thanks to the use of high-performance materials.
Additive manufacturing by laser sintering

Manufacturing process

Methodology

Metal fusion is an additive manufacturing technology that works layer by layer by fusing very thin layers of metal powder with a laser. Metal powder balls melt locally at the point of impact of a laser beam. As they resolidify, they form a horizontal layer and are fused to the layer below.

Our strengths

  • Create parts with internal and external complexity.
  • Produce functional parts.
  • Apply a logo/branding to the part for traceability.
  • Geometric control.

Applications

  • Single or mass production.
  • Complex monobloc parts.
  • Impossible-to-machine geometries.
  • Conformal Cooling: Thermal regulation.

Our equipment

  • 1 EOS® M270 – capacity: 250 x 250 x 215 mm
  • 1 EOS® M270 Xtended – Capacity: 250 x 250 x 215 mm
  • 2 EOS® M280 – Capacity: 250 x 250 x 325 mm
  • 2 EOS® M290 – Capacity: 200 x 250 x 325 mm
  • 1 EOS® M400-4 – Capacity: 400 x 400 x 400 mm
Metal additive manufacturing - DMLS

Our technical materials

  • STAINLESS STEEL PH1
  • STAINLESS STEEL 316L
  • TITANIUM
  • COBALT/CHROME
  • INCONEL IN718
  • ALUMINIUM
  • MARAGING MS1
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    STAINLESS STEEL PH1

    INOX PH1 is a stainless steel that produces durable, high-surface-quality parts for aerospace and automotive applications.

    Properties
    • 1.4540 (EU classification)
    • Part height: 180 to 200 mm
    • T Platform: 250 x 250 mm
    • Z-stroke: 220 mm
    Advantages
    • Mechanical characteristics
    • Magnetic
    • Post-treatment possible
    • Corrosion resistance
    Limitations
    • Anti-corrosion
    • Medical food contact
    Accuracy
    • Layers 20 and 40 μm
    • Density 7.8
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    STAINLESS STEEL 316L

    Inox 316L is a stainless steel used to produce corrosion-resistant parts with high toughness, ductility and resistance to acids. This combination is ideal for a wide range of applications in many sectors: medical, industrial, aerospace, automotive and watchmaking.

    Properties
    • 1.4404 (EU classification)
    • Workpiece height: 280 mm to 300 mm
    • T Platform 250 x 250 mm
    • Z-stroke: 400 mm
    Advantages
    • Corrosion resistance
    • No cytotoxic concentration
    • Non-magnetic
    • Post-treatment possible
    Limitations
    • Temperature resistance
    • Mechanical properties
    • Medical food contact
    Accuracy
    • Layers: 20 and 40 μm
    • Density: 7.9
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    TITANIUM

    Titanium is a light alloy with excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, while being lightweight and biocompatible. Its properties are ideal for many high-performance applications in the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors.

    Properties
    • Bio-compatible
    • Workpiece height: 280 mm to 300 mm
    • T platform: 250 x 250mm
    • Z-stroke: 328 mm
    Advantages
    • High corrosion resistance
    • Good mechanical properties
    • Low weight
    • Post-treatment possible
    Limitations
    • Temperature resistance
    Accuracy
    • Layers 30 and 60 μm
    • Density 4.4
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    COBALT/CHROME

    Chrome Cobalt is a nickel-free alloy used for the production of spare parts, functional prototypes, small series or mechanical parts. The parts feature good corrosion resistance and high mechanical properties, even at high temperatures.

    Properties
    • Type MP1
    • Workpiece height: 180 mm to 200 mm
    • T platform : 250 x 250mm
    • Z-stroke: 220 mm
    Advantages
    • High temperature
    • Biocompatible
    • Sterilizable
    Limitations
    • Deformation risk
    Accuracy
    • Layers 20 and 40 μm
    • Density 8.29
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    INCONEL IN718

    Inconel produces parts with good tensile, fatigue, creep and fracture resistance at temperatures up to 700°C, making them ideal for many high-temperature applications.

    Properties
    • Type IN718
    • Max. part height: 180 to 200 mm
    • T platform: 250 x 250 mm
    • Z-stroke: 220 mm
    Advantages
    • Mechanical properties
    • Corrosion resistance
    • Cryogenic properties
    • Temperature resistance
    • Post-treatment possible
    Limitations
    • Medical food contact
    Accuracy
    • Layers 20 μm
    • Density 8.15
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    ALUMINIUM

    Printed aluminum parts offer good strength, hardness and dynamic properties. Aluminum is a high-strength, low-weight metal that combines excellent mechanical and thermal properties.

    Properties
    • Type AlSi10Mg
    • Max. workpiece height: 280 to 300 mm
    • T platform: 250 x 250mm
    • Z-stroke: 328 mm
    Advantages
    • Robustness and hardness
    • Thermal properties
    • Low weight
    • Post-treatment possible
    Limitations
    • Medical food contact
    • Mechanical properties
    • Temperature resistance
    Accuracy
    • Layers 30 and 60 μm
    • Density 2.7
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    MARAGING MS1

    Maraging type MS1 is a tool steel. The parts have excellent mechanical properties and can be easily heat-treated through a thermal hardening process to achieve excellent hardness and strength.

    Properties
    • 1.2709 (EU classification)
    • Maximum workpiece height: 350 mm
    • Platform T: 400 x 400cm
    • Z-stroke: 400 mm
    Advantages
    • Impact resistance
    • Mechanical properties
    • High hardness
    • Magnetic
    • Post-treatment possible
    Limitations
    • Medical food contact
    • Corrosion
    Accuracy
    • Layers 20 and 40 μm
    • Density 8
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