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Explore all 3D printing solutions offered by GKN Powder Metallurgy through our two brands —
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GKN Additive
Powder Bed Fusion, which can use both metals and polymers, offers design freedom.
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HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) uses fusing and detailing agents over a powdered Nylon 12 building area, with infrared lamps fusing an entire layer in a single pass. This highly efficient method can build functional, geometrically complex parts 80 micron layers at a time, with mechanical properties that rival injection molded parts.
Powder Bed Fusion offers a wide range of material options. Choose materials such as titanium, tool steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) yields accurate prototypes as well as functional production parts with quick turnaround.
Parts made using Powder Bed Fusion require limited support structures during printing, due to the unused powder acting as support. This can result in complex internal structures. Examples include the cooling channels inside turbine blades; excess powder can simply be poured out of these internal volumes.
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Engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance
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Nylon 12 filled with glass beads, enhancing stiffness
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Bio-based nylon with good impact resistance and chemical resistance
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Lightweight thermoplastic with good chemical resistance and flexibility
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Flexible thermoplastic polyurethane with high abrasion resistance
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Versatile thermoplastic polyurethane with good durability and flexibility
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Versatile polyamide with excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and smooth surface finish for functional prototypes
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High-performance polyketone offering superior chemical resistance and dimensional stability for demanding industrial applications
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Glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide providing exceptional strength, stiffness, and thermal stability in harsh environments
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Flame-retardant nylon material meeting aerospace standards, designed for components requiring fire safety compliance
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Finishing
Achieve a uniform semi-gloss black finish with improved scratch resistance through our specialized dyeing process.
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Enhance your parts with custom coatings that provide durability, UV resistance, and premium finishes in any color or texture you need.
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Deliver a professional semi-gloss metallic gray appearance with enhanced scratch resistance through stainless steel media blasting.
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Add functional or aesthetic appeal with digitally applied textures from our standard library, including knurling, wood grain, and leather patterns.
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Learn more about additive manufacturing, its applications, and use cases.
Visit the Knowledge CenterCase Study
The Grain Weevil robot, with 3D parts, takes the danger out of grain bin work.
Case Study
Skyfront innovates magnetometry with MJF-produced parts.