Online Metal 3D Printing Service

Discover our online metal 3D printing service, designed to transform your digital designs into high-quality metal parts. Thanks to our user-friendly platform, you can receive an instant quote and benefit from fast, reliable production.

Why Choose Our Metal 3D Printing Service?

Advanced Technologies

We use state-of-the-art processes such as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Binder Jetting, and Metal Filament Printing to ensure precision and durability in every part.

Wide Range of Materials

Choose from a broad selection of metal materials tailored to your needs, including aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, bronze, brass, and silver.

Quality and Reliability

Our ISO 9001-certified facility guarantees high-quality standards and rapid turnaround, with over 1,000 satisfied clients each year.

Our Available Metal 3D Printing Technologies

Metal Filament 3D Printing (FDM/FFF)

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is a widely used technology for metal additive manufacturing. This process extrudes a metal-polymer composite filament through a heated nozzle, depositing material layer by layer to form the desired part. After printing, the object undergoes debinding to remove the polymer, followed by sintering to densify the metal and achieve the required mechanical properties. At Sculpteo, we offer high-performance materials such as Ultrafuse® 316L and Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH for this technology.

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Key Features: 

  • Produces complex metal parts using standard FDM 3D printers
  • Requires post-processing to achieve final mechanical properties
  • Suitable for functional prototyping and small-batch production

Compatible Materials:

    Metal Filament 3D Printing Materials

    Selective Laser Melting (SLM) & Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

    SLM (Selective Laser Melting) and DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) are part of the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) family advanced metal additive manufacturing processes. Both techniques use a high-powered laser to selectively fuse layers of metal powder, building complex metal parts layer by layer. While the terms are often used interchangeably, the key difference lies in their approach: SLM fully melts the metal powder, whereas DMLS sinters it heating the particles until they bond, without complete melting. At Sculpteo, we use SLM technology to 3D print in 316L stainless steel, Titanium 6AI-4V, and Aluminum AlSi10Mg0.6 a lightweight alloy offering excellent mechanical strength and high-temperature resistance.

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    Key Features:

    • Produces parts with mechanical properties comparable to traditional manufacturing
    • High precision and design freedom for intricate geometries
    • Ideal for demanding applications requiring strength and durability.

    Compatible Materials:

    • Aluminum (AlSi10Mg): Lightweight with good thermal and electrical conductivity; ideal for aerospace and automotive industries
    • Titanium (Ti6Al4V): Exceptional mechanical strength; widely used in aerospace
    • Stainless Steel 316L: High corrosion resistance; perfect for harsh industrial environments

      DMLS / SLM 3D Printing Materials

      Binder Jetting Technology

      Binder Jetting is a metal 3D printing process where a binding agent is selectively deposited onto thin layers of metal powder, following the shape of a 3D model. Once printing is complete, the part is typically sintered or infiltrated to achieve the desired mechanical properties. Sculpteo offers binder jetting in 420SS/BR Steel-Bronze for decorative applications, and 316L stainless steel for technical parts.

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      Key Features:

      • Enables fast production of complex parts without support structures
      • Ideal for decorative pieces and prototypes
      • Typically lower cost compared to other metal 3D printing technologies

      Compatible Materials:

      • Steel/Bronze 420SS/BR: Composed of 60% stainless steel and 40% bronze, this material offers excellent mechanical strength—perfect for decorative objects, jewelry, or even rugged mechanical parts
      • Stainless Steel 316L: With high corrosion resistance, it’s ideal for outdoor use or industries exposed to moisture, chemicals, or salt

      Binder Jetting 3D Printing Materials

      Lost Wax Casting / Investment Casting

      Lost wax casting is a traditional metal foundry process used to create highly detailed and precise metal parts. A wax model of the final object is first created, then encased in a ceramic shell. After hardening, the wax is melted out, leaving a cavity that is filled with molten metal. Once solidified, the mold is broken to reveal the final metal part. At Sculpteo, this process is available in bronze, brass, and silver.

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      Key Features:

      • Ideal for producing parts with fine details and smooth surfaces
      • Commonly used in jewelry and artistic creations
      • Enables accurate reproduction of complex designs

      Compatible Materials:

      • Bronze: Great for artistic and decorative parts, with a beautiful finish and good corrosion resistance
      • Brass: Appreciated for its gold-like color, ideal for jewelry and decorative items
      • Silver: Perfect for luxury goods and jewelry, offering excellent conductivity and a high-gloss finish

      Lost Wax Casting / Investment Casting Materials

      Applications of Metal 3D Printing

      The aerospace industry greatly benefits from metal 3D printing technologies such as DMLS and SLM. These processes allow for the creation of lightweight, strong, and intricate components that improve aircraft performance and reduce fuel consumption.
      At Sculpteo, we offer titanium 3D printing a material prized for its strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
      Companies like Airbus have used metal 3D printing to produce titanium engine mounts, reducing waste by 90% and part weight by 10%. Pratt & Whitney also utilizes 3D printing to manufacture titanium and nickel engine parts, reducing weight by 50% and accelerating production.

      In the automotive sector, metal 3D printing is used to develop structural and mechanical parts that combine durability with lightweight performance.
      Materials like 316L stainless steel and aluminum are perfect for components that must resist corrosion and high temperatures ideal for engines, exhaust systems, and body parts.
      With Sculpteo’s online service, manufacturers can quickly produce custom prototypes or short-run production, optimizing cost and speeding up innovation.

      Medical applications benefit significantly from metals like titanium and stainless steel, known for their biocompatibility and mechanical precision. These materials are used to manufacture orthopedic and dental implants as well as surgical tools.
      Using DMLS, Sculpteo enables the production of patient-specific medical devices with exceptional accuracy, enhancing both personalization and quality of care.

      Metal 3D printing is transforming the jewelry industry by offering unmatched design freedom.
      Materials such as bronze, silver, and brass are used to create intricate, customizable pieces with high-end finishes like gold plating or rhodium coating.
      Sculpteo combines 3D printing with lost wax casting to produce custom rings, bracelets, and pendants, reducing both costs and lead times compared to traditional methods.

      Explore these possibilities in our section on creative 3D printing applications.

      Technical Specifications of Metal 3D Printing Materials

      Material Technology Tensile Strength Elongation at Break Yield Strength Hardness Density Melting Temp. Composition
      Ultrafuse® 316L FDM (Metal Filament) XY: 561 MPa / Z: 521 MPa XY: 53% / ZX: 36% XY: 251 MPa / Z: 234 MPa 128 HV10 7.85 g/cm³ Stainless Steel
      Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH FDM (Metal Filament) XY: 760 MPa / Z: 730 MPa XY: 4% / ZX: 3% XY: 680 MPa / Z: 700 MPa 257 HV10 >7.6 g/cm³ Stainless Steel
      Aluminum (AlSi₁₀Mg) SLM / DMLS 410 MPa 5 ± 2% 240 MPa 125 HB 560°C Al > 89%, Si 9–10%, Mg 0.2–0.6%
      Titanium (Ti6Al4V) SLM / DMLS XY: 1260 MPa / Z: 1250 MPa XY: 7% / Z: 9% XY: 1125 MPa / Z: 1130 MPa 4.41 g/cm³ Ti 88–100%, Al 5.5–6.5%, V 3.5–4.5%
      Stainless Steel 316L SLM / DMLS 650 ± 50 MPa 45% 550 ± 50 MPa 1380°C Fe 66–70%, Cr 16–18%, Ni 11–14%, Mo 2–3%
      Steel/Bronze 420SS/BR Binder Jetting 496 MPa 7% 427 MPa 93 HRB 7.86 g/cm³ 420 Stainless + Bronze (90% Cu, 10% Sn)
      Stainless Steel 316 (Binder) Binder Jetting XY: 582 MPa / Z: 526 MPa XY: 55% / Z: 52% XY: 224 MPa / Z: 226 MPa 71 HRB 7.9 g/cm³ >70% Stainless Steel, Ni 10–14%, Cr 16–18%
      Bronze Lost-Wax Casting 1450°C Cu 90%, Sn 10%
      Brass Lost-Wax Casting 1450°C Cu 80%, Zn 15%, Sn 5%
      Sterling Silver Lost-Wax Casting Ag 93%, Cu 4%, Zn 3%
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      How to Order Your Custom Metal Parts

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      Upload your 3D file to our online 3D printing service platform. We support over 40 file formats.

      File Analysis

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      Select from our range of materials on the right panel, and set your project scale. On the left, choose your preferred printing technology and finishing options.

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      With an online 3D printing service like Sculpteo, there’s no minimum order quantity from a single part to over 10,000 units, you can 3D print exactly the number of metal parts you need. That’s why additive manufacturing is ideal for producing small and limited series.

      With over 10 years of expertise in additive manufacturing for both production and prototyping, Sculpteo also offers strict quality control. Through our online 3D printing service, professional-grade metal 3D printing is at your fingertips. Committed to meeting the highest standards, every part is carefully inspected before shipping to ensure quality. Create your free account, upload your 3D files, choose your material, technology, and post-processing options and order online.

      Our factory is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring high standards of precision and reliability. Your project will be handled by a team of experienced experts.