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BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® Metal - Tips and Tricks on How to be Successful

BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® Metal - Tips and Tricks on How to be Successful

  • Guest Contributor Forward AM
  • Jul 2, 2023
Explore these critical steps that are required for getting the best metal 3D printed parts possible.
When starting a printing process, the goal is to get the best possible final part. However, in order to achieve that, it is essential for certain guidelines to be respected. In this article, we will touch on the important steps required to produce the best possible printed metal part with BASF Forward AM’s Ultrafuse® Metal material. Let’s begin with the tips and tricks to successfu... (More)
The Advantages of Metal 3D Printing

The Advantages of Metal 3D Printing

  • Guest Contributor Forward AM
  • May 1, 2023
Explore the growing world of metal FFF 3D printing, a cost-effective and accessible technique that utilizes innovative metal-polymer composite filament.
In Additive Manufacturing, market-bound metal is considered the fastest-growing segment. But what exactly is metal FFF 3D printing and what are the unbeatable advantages of this technique? Discover it now! (More)
How to Succeed with 3D Printing Metal on a Desktop 3D Printer

How to Succeed with 3D Printing Metal on a Desktop 3D Printer

  • MatterHackers
  • Jun 18, 2019
The time is here to explore easy and affordable metal 3D printing. 3D printing with real metal on a desktop 3D printer is now possible using Ultrafuse Metal 3D printing filament from BASF Forward AM.
What is metal 3D printing? Until recently, 3D printing with metal has been limited to sintering or powder 3D printing. Essentially, metal powder is bound together using high powered lasers, and then the parts are post-processed in a kiln or forge to produce nearly 100% solid metal parts. These machines, materials, and the post-processing needed to produce parts are expensive to own ($100,000+ for... (More)
BASF Forward AM: A Look at One of Additive Manufacturing's Top Chemical Producers

BASF Forward AM: A Look at One of Additive Manufacturing's Top Chemical Producers

  • Chris Morgan
  • Jan 31, 2021
BASF Forward AM is the production branch of BASF that creates a wide range of additive manufacturing materials for businesses and personal 3D printing.
BASF Forward AM is the production branch of BASF that creates a wide range of additive manufacturing materials for businesses and personal 3D printing. They work with some of the most well-known and trusted companies in additive manufacturing to create consistent, quality materials for every step of the 3D printing process for every industry under the sun. Whether you’re 3D printing fixtures... (More)
3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide

3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide

  • May 30, 2017
There are many different kinds of 3D printer filament, and each one has it's own strengths for different projects. Knowing these differences is key to a successful 3D printing experience and so we have created a Filament Comparison Guide with everything you need to know about every type of filament available.
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Stainless Steel Metal 3D Printing on Benchtop 3D Printers

Stainless Steel Metal 3D Printing on Benchtop 3D Printers

  • Tara Williams
  • Dec 13, 2020
A MatterHackers presentation on advanced materials and their rising presence in 3D printing and BASF Ultrafuse 316L, a composite filament that yields pure metal components
MatterHackers Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mara Hitner, is joined by special guests Eric Woodridge of Somerset Community College and Mark Holthaus of L3Harris as well as moderator Robert Schoenberger for an in-depth discussion on advanced materials and their rising presence in 3D printing, specifically BASF Ultrafuse 316L, a polymer and 316L stainless steel composite fi... (More)
Casting Metal Parts From 3D Prints

Casting Metal Parts From 3D Prints

  • Scott Cahoon
  • Sep 12, 2019
Follow Sylatech as they transform legacy casting processes with 3D printing.
Investment or lost-wax casting is a 6,000 year old process that ushered in the Bronze Age of mankind’s history. This process is still in use today in the fabrication of metal components that are often difficult to make from other processes. With the introduction of desktop 3D printing, the traditional process of lost-wax casting has been streamlined, resulting in a savings of cost and time f... (More)
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