Markforged Metal X – COMPLETE 3D METAL PRINTING SOLUTION FROM MARKFORGED
Metal X – COMPLETE 3D METAL PRINTING SOLUTION FROM MARKFORGED
Metal 3D printing easier than ever before – an industrial revolution
The Markforged Metal X is a complete 3D metal printing solution designed to help manufacturers produce metal parts in-house.
Using Markforged’s ADAM technology, the Metal X prints metal material in a filament-based format before parts are washed and sintered to achieve their final properties. This gives engineering and production teams a practical route to metal additive manufacturing without the loose metal powder associated with some metal 3D printing processes.
The Markforged Metal X is suitable for producing industrial replacement parts, injection moulds, working prototypes, tooling and end-use metal components.
Why choose the Markforged Metal X
The Markforged Metal X is built for manufacturers who want to bring selected metal part production in-house, rather than relying on conventional manufacturing routes for every component.
As a complete system, the Metal X is supplied as part of a wider workflow that includes the printer, wash station, and sintering oven. This allows teams to move from printed parts through to finished metal components using a controlled process.
Together, these features make the Metal X suitable for businesses looking to reduce lead times, produce complex metal geometries and manufacture low-volume or application-specific metal parts.
Metal 3D printing with ADAM technology
The Markforged Metal X uses Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing, or ADAM, to produce metal parts.
Metal powder is bound within a filament-based material and printed through a heated nozzle. After printing, parts go through a wash stage and then a sintering stage, where heat causes atomic diffusion, and the part reaches its final metal form.
This process allows manufacturers to produce metal parts without handling the toxic metal dust usually associated with some metal 3D printing systems.
A complete metal printing workflow
The Markforged Metal X is not just a standalone printer. It is part of a complete metal printing process that includes the printer, wash station and sintering oven.
After printing, the wash stage removes wax and support material from the part. The sintering stage then bakes the part to achieve its final material properties.
There are two sizes of sintering machines available, depending on the size of the parts being printed. These systems require installation considerations such as gas supply and extraction, making the Metal X a more involved proposal than a composite 3D printer. For the right use case, this is a normal part of bringing metal additive manufacturing in-house.
Produce complex metal geometries
The Markforged Metal X allows manufacturers to create geometries that are difficult or impractical to produce with traditional subtractive methods.
This includes internal structures such as closed honeycomb geometry, where a closed cell interior can be encased within a solid outer shell.
For engineers, this opens up design opportunities for lightweight, complex or application-specific components that would be difficult to machine conventionally.
The Digital Forge:
Powered by Software
The Markforged Metal X works with Eiger, Markforged’s cloud-based 3D printing software.
Eiger 3D printing software is designed to make metal additive manufacturing easier to manage by helping teams control the stability and quality of prints. The cloud version is supplied with every machine and receives seamless updates to improve functionality over time. Eiger supports:
- Centralised part preparation
- Print management
- Material and process control
- Cloud-based software updates
- Control of print quality and consistency
For manufacturers using the Metal X, this creates a controlled workflow from part preparation through to the wider metal printing process.
Markforged Metal X materials
The Markforged Metal X supports a focused range of metal materials for prototyping, tooling and production applications.
| Specifications | Markforged Metal X |
|---|---|
| Layer height | 50 μm |
| Materials | 17-4 stainless steel, H13 tool steel, A2 tool steel, D2 tool steel, Inconel 625, copper |
| Printing method | Filament-based metal printing |
Speak to Mark3D about the Markforged Metal X
If you would like to understand whether the Markforged Metal X is suitable for your business, Mark3D can help assess your parts, materials and production requirements.
Contact us to discuss a tailored quote for the Markforged Metal X.
Mark3D UK Limited
Romsley Point
Farley Lane, Romsley, Halesowen, B62 0LG
Phone: +44 121 661 1151
Freephone: 0800 193 3650
Email: printstronger@mark3d.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions about the Markforged Metal X
What is the Markforged Metal X price?
The Markforged Metal X price depends on the system configuration, materials, part size requirements, and the wash and sintering equipment required.
Because the Markforged Metal X is a complete metal printing workflow rather than just a printer, the most suitable setup will depend on the parts you want to produce and how the system will be installed within your facility.
Mark3D can provide a tailored quote based on your application, materials, and production requirements.
What materials can the Markforged Metal X print?
The Markforged Metal X can print 17-4 stainless steel, H13 tool steel, A2 tool steel, D2 tool steel, Inconel 625 and copper.
Is the Markforged Metal X suitable for every metal part?
Suitability depends on the application, material, part geometry and production requirements.
The Metal X is particularly relevant for industrial replacement parts, injection moulds, working prototypes, tooling and other suitable metal components where bringing production in-house offers a practical advantage.
Learn more about applications with metal 3D printing!
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Design Guide
DfAM – How do you design your part best for metal 3D printing? In this guide you will find valuable tips on design, material selection and post-processing.
Problemes to solve
In this white paper, we take a look at three benefits of metal additive manufacturing and three problems the technology is perfectly suited to solve.
Case Study
In this practical case study from Stanley Black & Decker, cost and lead time were saved by optimizing an assembly.
Webinar
An application engineer from Markforged explains the Metal X system and which materials are available. He also shows a complete run from printing to the finished part.