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Ultrafuse® 316L and 17- 4 PH

Parts printed with Ultrafuse® 316 L or 17-4 PH metal filaments obtain their final properties, including hardness and strength, through the catalytic debinding and sintering process.

The catalytic debinding technology was eveloped and introduced by BASF and has emerged as the industry standard.

Discover more at our Useful Resources

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Debinding & Sintering Portal

Forward AM's new Metal Portal

Our brand new order management portal streamlines the process of turning Ultrafuse® metal filament printed parts into full metal.

The portal will provide automatic cost calculation, digital order preparation and planning, live documentation of all process steps, and integrated logistics. Learn how it works in our "How to" video.

Read more about our portal or click here to create an account.

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Only available in Europe

Ultrafuse® Support Layer*

Ultrafuse® Support Layer filament developed to be used in combination with Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments.

When printed between support and the object, it creates a barrier during sintering and facilitates the separation of support from the metal part.

Ultrafuse® Support Layer is not developed to print stand-alone parts and should be printed as a layer attached to the support structures in dual extrusion prints.

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Quick start with Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments

Recommended processing parameters

Nozzle Temperature	230 – 250 °C / 446 – 482 °F
Build Chamber Temperature	- (Fan off)
Bed Temperature	90 – 100 °C / 194 – 212 °F
Bed Material	Glass + approved glues* / polyimide tape (*Magigoo® suggested)
Nozzle Diameter	≥ 0.4 mm
Print Speed	15 - 50 mm/s
Scalling	XY 120 % ; Z 124 %

User Guideline

*Ultrafuse® Support Layer. This product is not intended for sale, distribution or use in the US and Canada and is not available to our customers in those countries.

While the descriptions, designs, data, and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it is provided for in- spiration only. Because many factors may affect processing or application/use, we recommend that you perform independent tests to determine the suitability and proper use of a product for your particular purpose.

NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN, OR THAT THIS CONTENT MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA, OR DESIGNS DESCRIBED HEREIN BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

PRINTING

Printing with an Ultrafuse® Metal Filament is very similar to plastic FFF printing, however; there are subsequent pro- cessing steps that dictate the specific practices to increase the probability of successfully producing a full metal part. Once filament is loaded, flow has been calibrated, and the desired parts have been sliced, printing can begin.

First time printing Metals? At our useful resources you will find everything you need. Do you want to see instructions? Take a look into our tutorial videos.

DEBINDING & SINTERING
The application once printed and ready, the next step is getting your application debound and sintered. Critical differentiators from typical FFF 3D printing. But afterwards it will give you a full metal part. To support in getting the parts debound and sintered we now have launched a D&S Portal. Learn how it works in our "How to" video or read all about it in our User Guidelines.

How to work with Metal Filaments

User Guidelines for 3D Printing Metal Parts

Comparison sheet of Ultrafuse® 316L and Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH

Overview Printing Profiles for Ultrafuse® Filaments

Available downloads

Technical Data Sheets EN, FR, ES, DE, ZH
User Guidelines
Debinding Simulation Guidelines
Process Guidelines
Safety Data Sheets EN, other languages
Print Profiles;
Raise 3D
Prusa
BCN3D
Download via Ultimaker website

Available downloads

Technical Data Sheets EN, FR, ES, DE, ZH
Technical Data Sheet
User Guidelines
Process Guidelines
Safety Data Sheets EN, other languages
Print profiles
Raise 3D
Prusa
BCN3D
Download via Ultimaker website

Available downloads

User Guideline
Checklist Recommendations Packaging Shipment

Vouchers to order parts

To work with our D&S portal you need to get vouchers to order parts. Get your vouchers at one of our approved distributors.

IGO3D | Matterhackers

It's also possible to let a servicebureau do all the work. Professional 3D Printing Service
Sculpteo - part of BASF - is your additive manufacturing production center from 1-100k parts. With our metal materials for your application, you’ll get the parts you need in just a few clicks.

Order Ultrafuse® 316 L or Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH Printed Parts directly from Sculpteo.

A Complete Metal 3D Printing Solution for FFF printers

• Easy and affordable metal 3D printing

• Low Total Cost of Ownership

• Industry standard D&S process

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Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH: A Wien Energie / Sparox Use Case

Our 3D Printing Metal Solution

Ultrafuse® 316L and 17- 4 PH

Forward AM's new Metal Portal

Ultrafuse® Support Layer*

Quick start with Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments

Recommended processing parameters

We guide you step by step

Useful Resources

General Metal Resources

Ultrafuse® 316L

Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH

Ultrafuse® Support Layer

Debinding & Sintering Portal

Professional 3D Printing Service

How to use the D&S Portal

Metal Tutorial videos

Module 1: Introducing Metal 3D Printing

Module 2: Process

Module 3: Design Guidelines

Module 4: Simulation Services

Validated Printers

One tool to get your 3D printed parts transformed into metal