{"id":11565,"date":"2025-10-28T12:35:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/?page_id=11565"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:30:16","slug":"metal-3d-printing-strength-sng-barratt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/metal-3d-printing-strength-sng-barratt\/","title":{"rendered":"SNG Barratt – Proving the Strength of Metal Additive Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

SNG Barratt – Metal 3D Printing Strength Test Proves Performance Beyond Casting<\/span><\/h1><\/div>
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SNG Barratt Ltd<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

When it comes to mission-critical components, strength isn’t optional, it’s essential. This metal 3d printing strength test shows how SNG<\/strong> Barratt Limited<\/a>, used Markforged Metal X<\/a><\/strong> technology to remanufacture an OEM-spec bottle jack for the Jaguar E-Type. The results didn’t just match the original casting, they exceeded it under real compression loads.<\/p>\n

The big question was: is it strong enough<\/em> to safely lift a six-figure classic car? To find out, SNG Barratt printed the part, finished it to OEM spec, and sent it for independent compression testing alongside the original cast version.<\/p>\n

The result was decisive: the cast jack failed at 66.5 kN, while the metal 3D printing strength test version withstood a full 95 kN (over 9.5 tonnes) without failure, outperforming the original cast part. Strength proven – and production transformed.<\/p>\n

Download the full case study to see the results in detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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It’s the question everyone asks – is it strong enough? The test results gave us absolute confidence. The printed part outperformed the original casting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

Jim McSorley<\/strong>, <\/span>SNG Barratt Ltd<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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At a glance:<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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    Challenge:<\/strong> Low-volume OEM part required – traditional casting too costly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Part:<\/strong> Bottle jack body for Jaguar E-Type<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Technology:<\/strong> Markforged Metal X additive manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Key Test:<\/strong> Compression test up to 95 kN (9.5 tonnes)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Result: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Cast jack failed at 66.5 kN<\/li>\n
    • Printed jack passed full test with zero failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>
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      Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Proven structural performance.<\/li>\n
      • Tooling cost avoidance of up to \u00a310,000<\/li>\n
      • Faster turnaround and no MOQ constraints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
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        Get in touch with us at Mark3D UK Limited to arrange a live demonstration at your facility, or to request a sample 3D printed part to test yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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