3D printing metal powder for additive manufacturing

FKM offers you first-class solutions in the field of metal for 3D printing – a pioneering technology that is becoming increasingly important, especially in industry and mechanical engineering. Innovative processes and high-quality metal powders are used to create components that are characterized by high quality and enable the most complex designs.

The use of metal in 3D printing opens up a multitude of advantages that conventional manufacturing methods often cannot offer. You can count on high flexibility, exact repeatability, shorter production times and enormous cost savings.

FKM’s 3D printing service for metal offers numerous options for manufacturing various components from metal powders.

The metal powder used has a direct influence on the quality of the finished, printed components. FKM works exclusively with high-quality, industrial-grade metal powders that are specially optimized for the requirements of additive manufacturing. The choice of metal powder depends on the requirements in terms of strength, weight and corrosion resistance – in other words, it depends on requirements.

Metal 3D printing is based on various powder-bed-based laser beam melting processes, which vary depending on the application and material. FKM relies on selective laser melting (SLM).

This technology enables a high level of accuracy that traditional machining processes often cannot achieve – especially with challenging geometries.

One challenge with industrial manufacturing processes is usually the cost. For metal 3D printing, these depend on several factors, including the type of metal powder used and the process chosen – but not the complexity of the design.

With 3D printing, there are no costs for tools or molds, which have a significant negative impact on unit costs, especially for small quantities with other manufacturing processes. In addition, 3D printing adds value, which in turn has a positive effect on costs. Additive manufacturing optimizes the use of materials, resulting in significant savings compared to conventional methods. At the same time, metal 3D printing offers increased added value: components have improved properties and functions, assembly work is partially eliminated and there are advantages in terms of flexibility and delivery times.

FKM offers you a comprehensive metal 3D printing service that ranges from consulting, optionally including co-engineering, to material selection and production. With years of experience in the field of additive manufacturing, we accompany you through the entire process, from the design to the production of your components.

• Advice and material selection: Our experts will help you choose the ideal metal powder for your project.
• Prototype and series production: Whether prototype or small series production – FKM provides you with the entire spectrum of additive manufacturing.
• Quality control: Each component undergoes strict quality control in order to meet the highest standards of precision and strength.

Additive manufacturing with metal is increasingly becoming the standard in many branches of industry. It enables companies to react faster and more efficiently to market developments and produce individual components at competitive costs. With metal 3D printing, you can accelerate your product development and drive innovation.