{"id":26609,"date":"2019-06-24T16:14:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T06:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=26609"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:23:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:23:09","slug":"different-types-metal-3d-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/different-types-metal-3d-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Metal 3D Printers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using liquid metal materials, metal 3D printers offer a unique solution for crafting prototypes, jewellery, utensils, spare parts, or other products.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what makes <\/span>metal 3D printing<\/span><\/a> such a hot topic? It could be the ability to spec and print spare parts on demand (with the right CAD design). Or perhaps because metal 3D printers make a once highly wasteful task take less time, less energy and less materials. <\/span><\/p>\n

There is a huge variety of metal 3D printers on the market including industrial and desktop varieties. Of course, many companies choose their printers depending on the outcome they’re after, whether that’s something lightweight or robust.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what 3D printer types are out there, and what are their benefits? <\/span><\/p>\n

This image from <\/span>aniwaa.com<\/span><\/i> offers a great overview of the different metal printing technologies. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Image: Metal 3D printer types. Source: aniwaa.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In this article:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Selective laser sintering<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Selective laser melting<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Directed energy deposition<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Metal binder jetting<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How much do metal 3D printing machines cost?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pros & cons of metal 3D printing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Selective Laser Sintering (SLS): Metal 3D Printer Method<\/span><\/h2>\n