Additive manufacturing - 3D Printing - is a modern way to turn design into reality quickly and affordably. Producing parts using this technology is faster and more affordable than using conventional methods, In addition, it provides the ability to produce parts and components previously unproducible.
Here at 3D Steel Labs, we use our own, in-house developed technology that enables us to bring a very competitive service to market. But it doesn't end with 3D Printing - we can take care of your part production from design to fully functional part.
Daniel Knöthig
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3D Print
We will print your 3D model from the selected material
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3D Modelling
We will create a 3D model according to your design or an existing part, which we will then print
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Component optimization
We will prepare the 3D model for production by optimizing its shape to increase strength and reduce weight
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Postprocess
We will prepare the printed model for immediate use, e.g. by drilling holes, threads or machining contact surfaces
- Component design
- Component modelling
- Additive Manufacturing by 3D Printing
- Optimization for 3D Printing
- Topological optimization of components
- Machining of printed parts
- Batch production
- Production of functional prototypes
The process of manufacturing a component consists of three main steps
Data preparation
The first step is to properly prepare the print layout. Stacking the components in the virtual print space, their proper orientation and scaling.
The second step is the actual printing of the component on the 3D printer with the selected printing material. By applying the binder to the powder bed, the component is created layer by layer
Sintering
The component is finally heated to a high temperature in a special furnace under protective gas, where the metal particles are fused into a single piece