SLM · DMLS · LPBF — Full Chain

Metal 3D Printing Service

From 2D drawing to finished, inspected, shipped part — we handle every step in-house. Mold steel, maraging steel, tool steel. 50–55 HRC. SPI-A1 capable. Global shipping from Ningbo.

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SLM machines on-site
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Max HRC hardness
SPI-A1
Surface finish capable
24h
Quote response time
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Printable materials
Process

Design to Delivery — In-House

Every step handled by our team. No external subcontracting for core manufacturing steps.

Design Consultation
We work from your 2D drawings, 3D CAD files (STEP, IGES, SolidWorks), or even part samples. Our engineers use NX and SolidWorks for mold design and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback to optimize your part for 3D printing.
Thermal Simulation
For conformal cooling projects, we run Moldex3D thermal simulation to validate cooling time, temperature distribution, and potential warpage — before a single layer is printed. This eliminates costly surprises and proves ROI upfront.
Support & Slicing
Using Magics and BP software, we plan the support structure and slice the model into print layers. This step is critical for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and material efficiency.
Metal 3D Printing (SLM)
Parts are printed on our BLT A320 and E-Plus EP-M2 machines using selective laser melting (SLM / LPBF). A high-power laser fuses metal powder layer by layer into dense, high-strength metal parts. Printable materials: 420 mold steel, 18Ni300 maraging steel, MS1, M2.
Heat Treatment
Stress relief annealing and age hardening to achieve the target material hardness of 50–55 HRC. This step is essential for dimensional stability and long mold service life.
CNC Finishing & Polishing
Precision CNC machining to final dimensions, followed by grinding and polishing to your required surface finish. We can achieve SPI-A1 (optical mirror quality) for transparent injection-molded products.
Inspection & Shipping
Dimensional inspection and cleaning before packing. Global shipping via DHL, FedEx, or sea freight. Contact us on WhatsApp for lead times and freight options.
Materials

Printable Metal Materials

Material Grade / Type Hardness (HRC) Primary Applications Key Advantage
420 Mold Steel Martensitic stainless 50–52 HRC General injection mold inserts Cost-effective, good corrosion resistance
18Ni300 Maraging Steel Ultra-high strength 52–55 HRC High-performance, long-run molds Excellent toughness + hardness combination
MS1 Maraging steel variant 50–52 HRC Standard mold inserts, high-wear areas Good polishability, extended service life
M2 High-speed tool steel 53–55 HRC High-wear, high-abrasion applications Highest wear resistance in the lineup

Other materials available on request. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Applications

What We Print

Conformal Cooling Inserts

Mold cores and cavities with internal cooling channels that follow part geometry — reducing injection cycle time by 15–72%.

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Prototype Mold Inserts

Rapid tooling inserts for prototype and pre-production runs. Faster than full steel tooling, with real injection-molded parts in the correct material.

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Functional Metal Parts

Structural and functional components for automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical applications — printed in high-strength tool steel or maraging steel.

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Mold Components

Sprue bushings, sliders, lifters, and specialty inserts that benefit from 3D-printed internal features or complex external geometry.

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Metal Prototypes

Single-piece and small-batch metal prototypes for design validation, functional testing, and customer approval — in the same alloys used for production.

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Low-Volume Production

Small production batches of complex metal parts where the economics of 3D printing outperform conventional machining or casting.

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Technical Guides

How We Use Metal 3D Printing for Conformal Cooling

PROCESS GUIDE

Conformal Cooling and 3D Printing

SLM vs DMLS vs binder jetting process comparison, 8-step manufacturing timeline, material selection guide with data, and 3 cost tiers with line-item pricing.

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INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Conformal Cooling & Additive Manufacturing

Why AM is the enabling condition for conformal cooling, the technology evolution from vacuum brazing to LPBF, and the 2026 competitive landscape for AM tooling.

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MATERIALS GUIDE

Conformal Cooling Inserts: Materials & ROI

420 SS vs 18Ni300 vs CuCrZr: thermal conductivity, hardness, cost premium, and which material is right for your application and production volume.

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Start Your Project Today

Send your CAD file or drawing to our WhatsApp. We'll reply within 24 hours with a quote and timeline.

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