LPBF METAL 3D PRINT
How does metal 3D printing work and what does LPBF-process mean?
We have prepared an understandable overview of how metal 3D printing works and how the laser powder bed fusion-process works.
The LPBF process: How does laser powered bed fusion work?
1. Powder supply
Powder supply using cartridges
2. Coating
Deposizione dello strato di polvere
3. Fusing
Fusing process of the powder by the laser
4. Decreasing
Decreasing the building platform & repeat steps 1-4 until the component height reached
5. Unpacking process
Take the construction module and remove the powder from interspaces and support structures
6. Unpacking process
Separation of the component and the building platform
Separation by band saw or spark erosion
7. Post-processing of the component
Support removal (Optional)
Beams Surface treatment
Materials available with us
The materials that can be used have all been tested by us and the parameters have been developed with care for an optimized result.
| Materials | Properties | Application example |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 1.4404/316L |
|
Watches, jewellery, functional components for electronic housings and accessories. Food and chemical facilities. For non-corrosive components in the automotive industry. |
| Aluminum 3.2382 (Coming Soon) |
|
Functional prototypes. Motorsports. Aerospace interior. Mechanical engineering. |
| Tool Steel 1.2709 (Coming Soon) |
|
Injection moulding tools and their applications. Pressure die-casting tool applications. Functional prototypes, small series production, individualized products and spare parts. Components that require particularly high strength and/or rigidity. |
A thoughtless professional service!
FAMA 3D – Fantinelli Additive Manufacturing, was born from Fantinelli Srl as a natural evolution of the hundred-year experience in precision mechanics. At every stage of processing our main goal is to achieve excellence. As a testament to this, FAMA 3D has obtained ISO 9001 quality certification. This attitude has brought the consent of more than 10,000 active customers, all over the world, who every day choose to entrust to us their achievements. We are confident that our quality and service are the foundation that has allowed our company to thrive for more than 140 years. We renew this commitment every day, providing a service that always lives up to expectations.
If you are unsure about your file, ask us for the FIXING SERVICE, so we will proceed with a technical check, before printing.
