DED Metal Printing Service.
3D printed metal blanks made affordable
Reduce machining time and cut down on material costs by trusting in our near-net shape blanks service.
3 easy steps
Step 1:
Send us over the CAD model of your finished part
Step 2:
We’ll produce a blank model with 1.0-1.5mm (0.4-0.6”) overthickness.
Step 3:
Get the blank machining-ready or fully machined (your choice!)
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Capabilities
High strength nickel-super alloy with large working temperature range. Highly resistant against cracking while protecting well against corrosion.
Name | Number | Fe % | Cr % | Nb+Ta % | Mo % | Ti % | Mn % | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nickel 718 | 2.4667 | 20 | 19 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | Si 0.2 C 0.05 |
Ti64 Grade 5 is one of the most widely used titanium alloys, with an excellent combination of fatigue strength, toughness and ductility.
Name | Number | Al % | V % | Fe % | O % | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ti64 Grade 5 | 3.7165 | 5.50 | 3.50 | 0.40 | 0.20 | C 0.08 H 0.015 |
This alloy gets its name thanks to its extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, from -250°C up to about 200°C. This feature makes it an ideal choice for measuring equipment or cryogenic applications.
Name | Number | Fe % | Ni % | Nb % | Mn % | Ti % | C % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Invar | 1.3990 | base | 36 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.35 |
316L is an easy to machine, highly corrosion resistant stainless steel.
Name | Number | C % | Cr % | Mo % | Ni % | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
316L | 1.4430 | ≤ 0.02 | 18.5 | 1.7 | 12.0 | 0.9 |
17-4PH is a martensitic stainless steel featuring high strength and toughness. It is often used for the manufacture of hardened tools.
Name | Number | C % | Cr % | Mo % | Ni % | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17.4PH | 1.4542 | 0.02 | 16.5 | 0.2 | 4.7 | Cu 3.4 |
17-4PH is magnetic, ductile and highly malleable alongside its unparalleled weldability and machinability.
Name | Number | C % | Mn% | Si % | S % | P % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ER70S6 | G 42 4 M21 3Si1 | 0.07 | 1.45 | 0.85 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
What's possible with custom blanks?
Increase CNC output
Cut down on material to shorten machining time and lower tool wear
Reduce lead time
Manufactured in Detroit, MI and shipped within a few days anywhere in the US.
Multi material
Combine different metal materials and increase your part performance.
Metallurgical quality
Produced with Laser Metal Deposition for fully dense and superior microstructure.