Markforged 316L Stainless Steel

Description

Corrosion-Resistant Metal Parts for Demanding Industrial Applications

316L Stainless Steel for the Markforged FX10 enables manufacturers to produce strong, precise and corrosion-resistant metal components directly on the factory floor. Designed specifically for the FX10 Metal System, 316L combines excellent durability with outstanding resistance to chemicals, moisture and harsh operating environments.

Trusted across industries including food processing, marine, chemical handling and medical manufacturing, 316L is ideal for applications where corrosion resistance and surface finish are critical.

Why Choose Markforged 316L Stainless Steel?

316L Stainless Steel delivers a balance of strength, toughness and corrosion resistance, making it one of the most versatile engineering metals available for additive manufacturing.

Excellent Corrosion Resistance

316L performs exceptionally well in demanding environments exposed to moisture, chemicals, saltwater and cleaning agents. This makes it ideal for industrial tooling, fixtures and end-use components used in aggressive operating conditions.

Strong and Reliable Functional Parts

Produce durable metal parts capable of handling real-world mechanical loads and day-to-day industrial use. 316L is suitable for jigs, fixtures, brackets, tooling and replacement components requiring dependable performance.

Superior Surface Finish Potential

Parts can be machined, polished and post-processed to achieve high-quality finishes where appearance, cleanliness or precision fitment are important.

Simplified Metal Printing Workflow

Markforged’s material system combines safe-to-handle metal filament with calibrated wash and sintering profiles for consistent and repeatable results.

Compatible Printer

Exclusively for the Markforged FX10

316L Stainless Steel is currently only compatible with the Markforged FX10 equipped with the Metal Expansion Kit. The FX10’s modular architecture allows users to switch between composite and metal printing capabilities within a single industrial platform.

To process 316L metal parts, the following equipment is required:

• FX10 with Metal Kit
• Wash-1 Debinding System
• Sinter-1 or Sinter-2 Furnace

Typical Applications

316L Stainless Steel is ideal for:

• Corrosion-resistant tooling
• Food and beverage manufacturing components
• Marine and offshore fixtures
• Chemical processing parts
• End effectors and robotic tooling
• Functional prototypes
• Custom production aids
• Medical and laboratory fixtures

Key Benefits

• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Strong and durable metal parts
• High-quality surface finish capability
• Reliable and repeatable print process
• Suitable for demanding industrial environments
• Designed exclusively for the FX10 Metal System

Need Advice on Metal 3D Printing?

Our team can help you determine whether 316L Stainless Steel is the right material for your application and guide you through the complete Markforged metal workflow.

Get in touch to discuss metal 3D printing solutions for your business.