We are using mainly for the 3D metal printing process stainless steel powder of the alloy 1.4404 and the alloy 1.4301 but tool steel with the alloy 1.2709 is possible as well. The specialty of LaserJob Rapid.3D is the production of components with complex geometries and filigree forms, with cavities, undercuts or overhanging structures. Without using clamping or molding tools the highly complex components and structures are realized with the 3D metal printing process. Wall thicknesses of < 0,150mm are realized with the 3D metal printing process. The 3D printing process is mainly used for mold making and tooling, machinery and plant engineering, as well as automotive-, medicine and aerospace industry.
enormous freedom of design
Realisation of highly complex component geometries
save material
extremely short production times for prototypes
reduced expenses
If you compare the single terms of the existing technologies only, then the 3D metal printing process seems to be not very economical. But if you consider the integrated advantages of the 3D metal printing process and the enormous freedom in design and construction then the decision turned in favor of the 3D metal printing process. By high pricing applications like prototyping it is always worth the 3D metal printing process.