3D PRINTED SPARE PARTS
With 3D printing, many spare parts can be produced quickly and with high quality. 3D printing often provides a solution to an availability problem, delivery time or maintenance. 3D printed spare parts can be produced in a predictable or reactive way in case of an unexpected situation.
Metallic spare parts
A cost-effective way to manufacture spare parts from a metal with mechanical properties similar to the final product.
The picture shows the aluminium chamber cover of a Wickström boat engine.
Plastic spare parts
3D printed plastic spare parts are quick and inexpensive to produce.
Typically, spare parts printed from plastic are moving or rotating components that wear out or break.
Better parts
3D printed spare parts often offer the possibility to improve the part compared to the original.
Once the cause of breakage or wear is understood, it can be addressed through design.
Technologies and materials for 3D printing of metals
Validated processes and material parameters.
Various heat treatments to optimize mechanical properties
Machining and other finishes as required by the customer
In metal 3D printing, we use industry-leading technologies from SLM Solutions and EOS. Our factory is located in Ylöjärvi, Finland.
SLM 280 HL TWIN - 3D PRINTING CHAMBER SIZE: 280 X 280 X 365MM3
Stainless steel 316L - Widely used material for applications requiring corrosion resistance.
Aluminum alloy AlSi10Mg - Lightweight and durable cast aluminum alloy to replace complex machined components. Also effective in series production!
Tool Steel 1.2709 Maraging - High strength and hard steel for tool and mold applications.
Invar 36 - Nickel-Iron alloy with very low coefficient of thermal expansion. Applications in precision mechanics and cryogenic applications, for example.
EOS M 290 – 3D PRINTING CHAMBER SIZE: 250 X 250 X 325MM3
EOS Titanium Ti64 - Titanium alloy for applications where you need to combine the strength and lightweight structure
EOS NickelAlloy IN718 - Hot-dip nickel alloy for applications requiring good heat resistance. Also highly resistant to corrosion.
Orders and requests for quotations online
You can place production orders and requests for quotations directly in the online service. Download a 3D model of the product to be 3D printed, and the system calculates the price for production in real time.
Orders and requests for quotations traditionally:
“We have the industry's leading and most versatile experience in industrial 3D printing of metals in Finland.”
Book a free 3D printing survey
3D survey finds the possibilities of utilizing 3D printing of metals in a company. Based on the survey, the development of products and operations can continue on the basis of clear insights as better or new products, tools or spare parts.
The mapping process reviews the customer’s products, components, and processes, and analyzes what benefits 3D printing could bring to these. 3DStep prepares a written report of the survey.
3D Survey is a free 2-hour confidential workshop with 3Step's Chief Technology Officer Vesa Kananen and people from the customer's product development, purchasing and production.
Our online surveys are available globally – let’s book a mapping!
The mapping can be done on site or online.