Metal 3D Printing Materials

D2 Tool Steel

A high-hardness tool steel for dies, inserts, cutting tools, and parts exposed to repeated wear.

Compatible with

H13 Tool Steel

A hot-work tool steel for mould inserts, forming tools, and high-temperature tooling applications.

Compatible with

Specialist metals

For demanding applications where heat resistance, corrosion resistance, or conductivity is critical.

Inconel 625

Compatible with

A nickel-chromium superalloy for high-temperature, corrosive, and harsh operating environments.

Copper (99,8%)

Compatible with

A pure copper 3D printing material for thermally and electrically conductive parts, including heat sinks, busbars, and welding components.

FX10 metal and Metal X materials

For metal 3D printing, Mark3D can help you choose between the dedicated Markforged Metal X system and the FX10 Metal, a hybrid platform for teams that require both composite and metal printing capability from one machine.

FX10 Metal is suited to businesses that need flexibility rather than high-volume metal production. This can make it a strong fit for subcontractors, workshops, and engineering teams that may not have enough metalwork to justify a dedicated metal printer, but still want the option to print metal parts when the need arises.

FX10 Metal currently supports 17-4PH stainless steel and 316L stainless steel.

For businesses with a broader or more regular requirement for metal parts, Metal X offers access to a wider established material range, including stainless steels, tool steels, Inconel 625, and copper.

This gives manufacturers a choice between a flexible hybrid system for mixed composite and metal workloads or a dedicated metal 3D printer for a wider range of metal applications.

For higher-volume metal additive manufacturing, Markforged PX100 binder jetting may also be available, which is typically suited to more demanding series production requirements.

Why use metal 3D printing?

Metal 3D printing helps manufacturers create strong, functional parts faster and with more design freedom than many traditional production routes. With an in-house 3D metal printer, teams can reduce supplier lead times, produce complex geometries, iterate designs quickly, and manufacture parts at the point of need.

Metal 3D printing is especially useful for:

Functional prototypes
Production tooling
Jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids
Spare and replacement parts
Low-volume production components
Complex metal parts that are difficult to machine

Learn more about applications with metal 3D printing!

For which applications is the Metal X suitable? How do I design correctly for metal 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.

Design Guide

DfAM – How do you best design your part for metal 3D printing? In this guide you will find valuable tips on design, material selection and post-processing.

Problems 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.

User Case Study

In this practical case study from customer Stanley Black & Decker, we learn how large cost and lead times 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.