Metal 3D Printing Service
Project-based stainless-steel 3D printing using selective laser melting.
PrintAWorld offers project-based metal 3D printing in stainless steel using selective laser melting (SLM), a powder-bed process that uses a laser to melt metal powder into a solid stainless-steel part. Unlike metal plating, metal 3D printing produces the part itself instead of adding a metal surface to another material. Send a 3D file, dimensions, quantity, intended use, finish, delivery ZIP code, and deadline; feasibility, pricing, and timing are confirmed after review.
What should you send for a metal 3D-printing quote?
Send the available 3D file, overall dimensions and quantity, intended use, critical features, preferred finish, delivery ZIP code, and deadline. If fit or performance matters, describe those requirements instead of assuming a general tolerance or material property. The written quote confirms file preparation, stainless-steel alloy availability, process, supports, post-processing, finish, price, and production schedule.
Why choose PrintAWorld's metal 3d printing services?
How is metal-printing timing confirmed?
Metal 3D-printing timing depends on the file, material, geometry, quantity, supports, post-processing, finish, and delivery requirements. The written quote confirms the production schedule.
What project help can the quote include?
From fixing your 3D file to recommending the best material. We got you covered.
When can SLM support complex geometry?
Selective laser melting can support complex geometry when the design and project requirements are suitable. Feasibility requires file and process review.
When can metal 3D printing support mold work?
Metal 3D printing can support some mold projects when the design, stainless-steel material, geometry, use, and production requirements are suitable. Feasibility and cost require project review.
- Custom geometry requires project review
- Dimensional requirements require project review
- Production timing and tooling requirements are confirmed after review
What build size is published for this metal-printing service?
The listed SLM build area is 250 × 250 × 300 mm. Usable part size depends on orientation, supports, geometry, material, and finishing; the written quote confirms fit.
- Quantity and build layout are confirmed after project review
- Part size must fit the reviewed build and finishing plan
- Feature detail is confirmed after file and process review
Which metal does PrintAWorld currently offer for 3D printing?
Stainless Steel
Laser sintering stainless steel.
Which metal 3D-printing examples are shown?
Ready to start your metal 3d printing project?
F.A.Q
What type of metal 3d printing technology do you use?
We use SLM which stands for selective laser melting.
What is selective laser melting(SLM)?
Selective laser melting (SLM) is a metal powder-bed fusion process. A laser selectively melts metal powder layer by layer to produce a solid metal part.
SLM melts metal powder, while SLA cures liquid photopolymer resin; they use different materials and processes.
How does metal 3d printing work?
Metal 3d printing works by selectively melting metallic powder with high-powered laser. Once melted, this fuses the powdered metal into its solid state. This process is also known as selective laser melting(SLM).
Metal additive manufacturing includes several powder-bed processes. PrintAWorld confirms the method and material for the approved project in the written quote.
What types of metals can you 3D print?
Metal additive manufacturing can use different alloys, but PrintAWorld currently offers stainless-steel metal 3D printing. The written quote confirms the exact alloy, material properties, finish, and availability.