We are dedicated to researching and promoting additive manufacturing technologies, including applied materials and surface treatment methods for metal 3D printing. Here basic concepts of metal 3D printing, applied materials and their characteristics, surface treatment methods, and the relationship between applied materials and surface treatment methods based on additive manufacturing will be introduced.

Metal 3D Printer applied materials and its features：

Metal 3D printing is an important technology for additive manufacturing, which is suitable for manufacturing complex geometries and structures. In metal 3D printing, the commonly used materials include stainless steel, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, nickel alloys, die steel, high temperature alloys and 10 other materials. The properties and application areas of these materials are listed below:

    Stainless steel: Stainless steel is a metal material with high corrosion resistance and high strength, which is commonly used in the manufacture of medical devices, automotive parts and other industries. Stainless steel products with complex structures can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and material utilization.

Aluminum Alloy: Aluminum alloy is a lightweight, high-strength metal material that is commonly used to make structural components in aerospace, automotive and other industries. High-precision, lightweight aluminum alloy products can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving structural performance and energy efficiency.

Titanium Alloy: Titanium alloy is a metal material with high strength and corrosion resistance, which is commonly used to manufacture structural parts in aerospace, marine engineering and other industries. Titanium alloy products with complex structures can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and material utilization.

Nickel Alloy: Nickel alloy is a metal material with high strength and good corrosion resistance, which is commonly used in areas such as the manufacture of high-temperature and high-pressure components. Nickel alloy products with complex structures can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and material utilization.

Die steel: Die steel is a metal material used to manufacture various molds, requiring high hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Die steel products with complex structures can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and material utilization.

High temperature alloy: High-temperature alloy is a kind of metal material used to manufacture metal materials in high-temperature environments, requiring excellent high-temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. High-temperature alloy products with complex structures can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and material utilization.

Copper Alloy: Copper alloy is a metal material with good thermal and electrical conductivity, which is commonly used in the manufacture of electrical connectors and other industries. Copper alloy products with complex structures can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and material utilization.

Magnesium Alloy: Magnesium alloy is a metal material with lightweight and high strength, which is commonly used to manufacture structural parts in aerospace, automotive and other industries. High-precision, lightweight magnesium alloy products can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving structural performance and energy efficiency.

Zirconium Alloys: Zirconium alloys are metal materials with high strength and corrosion resistance, which are commonly used in the manufacture of structural parts in the nuclear industry and other industries. Zirconium alloy products can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving structural performance and energy efficiency.

Tungsten Alloy: Tungsten alloy is a metal material with high density, high strength and good corrosion resistance, which is commonly used in the manufacture of structural parts for military equipment and other industries. Tungsten alloy products can be manufactured via metal 3D printing, thus improving structural performance and energy efficiency.