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PrintCity is home to the Metal X printer, which is capable of printing high-resolution metal parts. The printer uses 17-2PH Stainless Steel, H13 Tool Steel, Inconel 625 and Copper.

The Metal X printer employs the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process to extrude metal particles suspended in a ‘holding’ filament. The printed part is then sintered in a kiln to produce high strength useable metal parts.

Parts produced are typically 80 to 90 percent cheaper to produce than parts manufactured using traditional methods.

1 x Markforged Metal X [300x220x180]

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