Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D printing for parts plastic cannot do: strong, heat-resistant, complex geometry in stainless steel, aluminium and titanium, from one-off functional prototypes to end-use hardware.
- Lead time10–15 working days
- QuoteReply in 24h
Same-day reply. No obligation.
What we make
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Functional hardware
Brackets, mounts and manifolds in stainless steel
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Lightweight structures
Titanium and aluminium parts where strength-to-weight matters
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Complex geometry
Internal channels, lattices and consolidated assemblies
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Tooling & inserts
Conformal-cooled inserts and jigs in tool steel
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Spare & legacy parts
One-off metal parts reproduced from a file or scan
Metal 3D printing makes the parts plastic cannot. A laser fuses fine metal powder layer by layer, building a solid, fully dense component straight from your file in stainless steel, aluminium or titanium. Because it grows layer by layer rather than being cut from a block, it reaches geometry machining and casting cannot: internal channels, lattices, and topology-optimised brackets that come out strong enough for real end-use, not just display.
When metal is the right call
Reach for metal over a plastic print when the part has to take heat, load, or wear that resin and nylon cannot:
- Functional and end-use parts: brackets, mounts, manifolds and hardware that get used, not just shown.
- Complex geometry: internal cooling channels, lattices, and consolidated assemblies printed as one piece.
- Lightweight strength: titanium and aluminium parts where strength-to-weight matters.
- Short runs: one-off prototypes through small batches without cutting a tool.
Not every job needs metal. If the part is a simple solid block or needs the tightest tolerance and finish, CNC machining is often the better-value route, and we will tell you so.
Part of the whole workshop
Metal is one process under our 3D printing service, alongside SLA resin for fine detail and SLS nylon for functional plastic parts. Not sure which fits? Send the file and the application and we recommend the process rather than quote blindly.
Talk to us about your metal part, or WhatsApp the studio with your file and spec for a quote within 24 hours.
What's included
- Stainless steel, aluminium and titanium parts
- Complex geometry plastics and machining can't reach
- Functional prototypes through end-use hardware
- Internal channels, lattices and topology-optimised parts
- Machined, bead-blasted or polished to your spec
- Design-for-metal review before anything is printed
How we make it
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Share your part & spec
Send an STEP or STL with the metal you want, the tolerances that matter, and what the part has to do. We reply within 24 hours.
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Design-for-metal review
We check the geometry for metal printing, supports, wall thickness and orientation, and flag anything that will cost you money or fail.
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Print in metal
A laser fuses metal powder layer by layer in the chosen alloy, building a fully dense part directly from your file.
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Finish to spec
Stress-relieved, supports removed, then machined on critical faces, bead-blasted or polished depending on the part.
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QC & deliver
Dimensional check before packing. Collect from Bendemeer or have it couriered islandwide.
Frequently asked
What is metal 3D printing, and how does it work?
Metal 3D printing builds a solid metal part directly from a digital file by fusing fine metal powder one thin layer at a time with a laser, a process also called SLM or DMLS. Because the part grows layer by layer, it can take shapes that are impossible to machine or cast, like internal cooling channels, lattices and topology-optimised brackets, while ending up fully dense and strong enough for end-use. It is the right call when a plastic print is not strong or heat-resistant enough and a machined part would be too complex or wasteful to cut.
What metals can you print?
The common choices are stainless steel such as 316L and 17-4PH for general strong parts and tooling, aluminium like AlSi10Mg for lightweight structural parts, and titanium such as Ti6Al4V for high strength-to-weight and medical or aerospace work. Tell us the application and we match the alloy, or send your spec and we confirm what suits it.
How much does metal 3D printing cost in Singapore?
Metal parts are priced per job, not per gram, because the cost depends on the alloy, the part size and density, the finishing required, and the quantity. Send your file and spec through our contact form or WhatsApp and we come back with a firm quote, usually within 24 hours. Metal printing costs more than plastic, so we will tell you honestly if FDM, SLA, SLS or CNC machining is the better-value route for your part.
Should I choose metal 3D printing or CNC machining?
Choose metal 3D printing when the part has complex internal geometry, organic or topology-optimised shapes, or would waste a lot of material as machined stock. Choose CNC machining for simpler solid parts, the tightest tolerances, and the best surface finish straight off the machine. We run both, so we will recommend whichever fits the part rather than push one. See our CNC machining service if a milled part suits you better.