Additive Manufacturing-3D Printing Service
Binder Jet 3D Printing
Conventional subtractive metalworking processes generate a lot of waste and are time-consuming.
These process routes are also very restrictive on product design freedom. On the other hand, Binder-Jet 3D printing process is a form of the additive manufacturing process that results in minimum OR no wastage and offers almost 360-degree freedom on the design of the components.
Key features:
- Minimum feature size: 0.7 mm
- Tolerance Achievable: ±2% of Nominal
- % Theoretical Density: 99%
- Surface finish along X & Y Axis: 3-5 µm (Ra)
- Surface finish along Z Axis: 5-7 µm (Ra)
Powder bed fusion is one of the most mature metal additive systems and as such, this technology offers the advantage of decades of industry experience. Whether you are designing a new component and need to iterate on designs rapidly or are looking for a more efficient process to manufacture advanced components, LPBF can meet your needs.
Key features:
- Minimum feature size: 0.5 mm
- Tolerance Achievable: ±2% of Nominal
- Surface finish along X & Y Axis: 5-7 µm (Ra)
- Surface finish along Z Axis: 8-10 µm (Ra)
Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing
Lithography‐based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) technique is one of the modern day 3D printing technology, LMM uses photopolymerization to build parts in a layer by layer process via exposure by using light. In comparison to conventional stereolithography processes, the raw material (feedstock) consists of metal particles which are dispersed in an organic binder phase. INDO-MIM feedstocks exhibit unique properties instrumental for the LMM process.
Key features:
- Tolerance capability: ± 2 % of Nominal
- Minimum Feature Size: 0.1 mm
- % Theoretical Density: 98%
- Surface finish along X & Y Axis: 2 µm (Ra)
- Surface finish along Z Axis: 2.5 µm (Ra
Benefits of Metal 3D Printing:
- Accuracy: One of the most observed aspects of metal 3D printing is its high accuracy. It enables manufacturers to produce parts with very complex designs with high accuracy.
- Lead Time: 3D printing process requires less lead time to manufacture parts irrespective of complex design and without machining.
- Design Flexibility: Comparing the conventional method in which tooling and a mold are required, in metal 3D printing there is no requirement for tools and a mold, so the designer will have much opportunity to find innovative and customized solutions that were not possible in the conventional method.
- Rapid Prototyping: Metal 3D printing will decrease the time to do a prototype compared to the conventional method. This will help the engineers to produce functional parts and test or refine them, which will reduce the time from concept to final product.
- Material Efficiency: Compared to the subtractive method, here the material is used only where required. This makes the metal 3D printing material efficient.
As this technology continues to advance, INDO-MIM remains at the forefront, delivering unique solutions that push the boundaries of metal part design and manufacturing.
