Service Showcase
Bound Metal Deposition (BMD)
- Easy Metal 3D Prints
- Similar Surface to FDM
- Complex Geometries Possible
How does BMD 3D Printing work?
Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) is an innovative 3D printing technology that utilizes metal powders mixed with a polymer binder to create complex metal parts. The process involves heating and extruding a bound metal rod, depositing layers of the metal-polymer mixture onto a build platform, and then removing the polymer binder through debinding and sintering. BMD offers design freedom, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to produce intricate geometries, although it may have slightly lower mechanical properties compared to traditional metal manufacturing processes.
Nonetheless, BMD holds promise in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical, where lightweight and customized metal components are in high demand.
Bound Metal Deposition Capabilities
| Maximum Part Size | Tolerances | Layer Height | Standard Lead Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Print Size |
Recommended size: 150 x 150 x 150mm (6 x 6 x 6in) |
± 0.25% with a lower limit: ± 0.25 mm (0.01 in) |
100μm |
From 20 business days |
SLS 3D Printing Material Selection
Industrial FDM Materials
Print My Parts leverages Stratasys 3D Production systems to provide High Quality Parts for parts that need robust mechanical properties.
- ABS: ABS-M30
- ASA: Stratasys ASA
- Nylon: Markforged Onyx
Desktop FDM Materials
A quick and affordable way to prototype and validate your designs. Wide variety of materials with many different properties.
- Prototype PLA
- Prototype PETG
- Prototype TPU
Pros and Cons of Choosing SLS
Pros
- High Detail
- Large Material Selection
- Short Lead Times
Cons
- Standard Resins can be Brittle
- Not Ideal for UV Resistant Parts
SLS Quality Standards
Print My Parts
| Type of Feature | Recommended Minimum |
|---|---|
|
Unsupported Overhang Angle |
60 Degrees |
|
Minimum Hole Diameter |
2.5mm (0.0984in) |
|
Minimum Wall Size |
1.0mm (0.0393in) |
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Minimum Feature size (text, etc) |
2.5mm (0.0984in) |
Designing for SLS
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