Metal 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that produces parts by fusing metal particles together layer by layer to form a metal part. It is often chosen as an alternative to CNC machining or metal casting because it can produce parts with the strength and durability of metal, while also taking advantage of the design freedom 3D printing offers. It can generate complex designs, including lattice and topology-generated structures, neither of which can be fabricated by traditional CNC machining.
The advantages of metal 3D printing
Metal 3D printing has advantages because it can produce high-performance, complex metal parts suitable for a variety of end environments. Metal 3D printed parts are isotropic, meaning they have uniform multi-directional strength and the superior mechanical properties of metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, tool steel and stainless steel-bronze composites.