Trust Fathom to deliver high-quality parts to its customers by using the latest in metal 3D printing technologies. Fathom can meet the requirements of your project, whether time-sensitive, highly complex, high-precision, or short production run related.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) or Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) is an additive layer manufacturing technology. Otherwise known as metal 3D printing, DMLS uses a laser beam to melt 20-60 micron layers of powdered metal in layers, making a part from a bed of powdered metal. DMLS is just one of 28 manufacturing processes offered by Fathom.
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Fathom offers Metal 3D printing with nationwide coverage to the entire United States. Fathom’s advanced prototyping and manufacturing services include injection molding, CNC machining, chemical etching, metal 3D printing, and more. We have provided over 200,000 quotes to leading US companies and are ready to provide you with a quote today.
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Parts made using metal 3D printing are durable, complex, intricate, and elaborate. By designing the part to use minimal support structures or with self-supporting features, costs are greatly reduced. When printing the part, the orientation can affect the surface finish. Upward-facing surfaces have sharper edges and a better finish. Depending on the method of 3D printing used, wall thickness, pin diameter, hole size, escape holes, over hangs, unsupported edges, aspect ratio, and tolerances will vary.
| Material | Alloy Designation | Layers | Hardness | Advantages | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel (PH1) | 15-5 PH, DIN 1.4540 & UNS S15500 | 20 or 40 Micron Layers | 30-35 HRC Built, Post Hardened to 40 HRC | High Hardness & Strength | Prototype / Production Parts |
| Stainless Steel (GP1) | 17-4, European 1.4542, German X5CrNiCuNb16-4 | 20 or 40 Micron Layers | 230 ± 20 HV1 Built, Ground & Polished to 250-400 HV1 | High Toughness & Ductility | Engineering Applications |
| Cobalt Chrome (MP1) | ISO 5832-4 & ASTM F75 | 20, 40 or 50 Micron Layers | 35-45 HRC Built | High Temperature Resistance | Turbines & Engine Parts |
| Maraging Steel (MS1) | 18% Ni Maraging 300, European 1.2709, German X3NiCoMoTi 18-9-5 | 20 or 40 Micron Layers | 33-37 HRC Built, Post Hardened to 50-56 HRC | Easily Machinable & Excellent Polishability | Injection Molding Tooling, Conformal Cooling |
| Aluminum AlSi10Mg | Typical Casting Alloy | 30 Micron Layers | Approx. 119 ± 5 HBW | Low Weight, Good Thermal Properties | Automotive, Racing |
| Nickel Alloy IN718 | UNS N07718, AMS 5662, AMS 5664, W.Nr 2.4668, DIN NiCr19Fe19NbMo3 | 40 Micron Layers | 30 HRC Built, Post Hardened 47 HRC | Heat & Corrosion Resistant | Turbines, Rockets, Aerospace |
| Stainless Steel (316L) | ASTM F138 | 20 Micron Layers | 85 HRB | Corrosion & Pitting Resistant | Surgical Tools, Food & Chemical Plants |
| Titanium Ti-64* | ASTM F2924 | 30 or 60 Micron Layers | 320 ± 15 HV5 | Light Weight, High Strength & Corrosion Resistant | Aerospace, Motorsport Racing |
| Titanium Ti-64 ELI* | ASTM F136 Properties | 30 or 60 Micron Layers | 320 ± 15 HV5 | Corrosion Resistance, Biocompatibility | Medical, Biomedical, Implants |
Fathom offers high-quality metal 3D printing. Materials available include
A: Yes, Fathom offers metal 3D printing.
A: Metal 3D printing uses a laser beam to melt 20 – 60 micron layers of metal on top of each other, producing parts from a bed of powdered metal.
A: Fathom’s certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, and ISO 13485:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, 3D printers can produce parts using metal.
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