Markforged, a manufacturer of industrial 3D printers, print systems, and software has announced the availability of Inconel 625 on its Metal X additive manufacturing platform.
Inconel 625, which is highly corrosion-resistant and can withstand high temperatures, is the fifth material Metal X users are able to access after 17-4PH stainless steel, H13 tool steel, A2 tool steel, and D2 tool steel.
Inconel is traditionally a difficult and expensive material to work with. Before Markforged, many would have to wait for a contract supplier, invest significantly in mould creation, or purchase a powder-based process that requires intensive facility build-outs and highly trained technicians, says Jon Reilly, VP of Product at Markforged. Now, manufacturing Inconel is fast, safe, and affordable. The 3D-printed products constructed of Inconel 625 are most suitable for application in the chemical processing, offshore and aerospace industries.
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