Titanium Additive Manufacturing Services
Industrial-grade titanium 3D printing via SLM/DMLS — from rapid functional prototypes in 3-5 days to full-scale low-volume production runs with mechanical properties matching wrought material.
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Titanium Additive Process Spectrum
From laser-powder fusion of complex internal geometries to rapid prototyping and low-volume production — three additive workflows covering your full titanium AM portfolio.
Selective Laser Melting (SLM/DMLS)
Fine Powder Bed Fusion — 20 µm Layer ResolutionLaser-fusing of fine titanium powder (15-45 µm) into fully dense, near-net-shape components — building complex internal features, lattice structures, and thin-wall geometries impossible to machine.
- Complex internal lattice structures optimized for weight reduction and stiffness-to-mass ratio in aerospace and medical implants
- Thin-wall titanium ducting and flow channels with wall thickness down to 0.3 mm — impossible to achieve via conventional machining
- Custom surgical cutting guides, patient-specific implants, and dental frameworks requiring complex freeform geometries
- Bionic topology-optimized brackets and structural nodes with 40-60% weight reduction vs. machined equivalents
Rapid Prototyping & Low-Volume Bridge Production
End-to-End DfAM & Post-Processing PipelineFor clients exploring additive manufacturing for the first time, we offer an integrated engineering-to-production workflow — from topology optimization through to post-process CNC finishing and inspection.
- Rapid Design-for-Additive (DfAM) optimization: FE topology analysis identifies minimum-material geometries that satisfy load requirements, then generates print-ready lattice files
- Build-time simulation predicts thermal distortion before printing — compensation factors are automatically applied to the STL file to achieve net-shape dimensional accuracy
- Integrated workflow: design optimization → build preparation → SLM printing → stress relief → support removal → CNC finishing → inspection — all under one roof
- Material utilization rate exceeding 95% (vs. 10-20% for subtractive methods on complex geometries) — drastically reducing titanium raw material costs for small-to-medium production runs
Production-Grade Additive Manufacturing
Industrial Multi-Laser SLM for Scaled ProductionIndustrial-scale SLM production with multi-laser scanning for reduced build times, intelligent part nesting, and batch-verified mechanical properties per ASTM F2924.
- Large-format SLM 280 and similar industrial printers accommodate build volumes up to 280 × 280 × 350 mm for medium-scale titanium production
- Multi-laser scanning strategies (dual/triple laser) reduce build time by up to 60% while maintaining uniform mechanical properties across the entire build plate
- Intelligent nesting algorithms pack multiple parts within the build volume to maximize machine utilization — achieving 80%+ packing density for production efficiency
- Batch-to-batch consistency verified through mechanical test coupons printed alongside production parts — ensuring tensile, yield, and elongation properties meet ASTM F2924 requirements on every build
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SLM/DMLS printer parameters, build volume, and precision specifications for titanium additive manufacturing.
Build Volume
Extensive SLM build volume accommodating small-to-medium titanium components in a single print cycle — from aerospace brackets to medical implant arrays.
Layer Resolution
Ultra-fine layer thickness enabling intricate internal features, thin-wall structures down to 0.3 mm, and smooth as-built surface finish.
Max Scan Speed
High scan speeds achieving rapid build completion while maintaining full-density microstructure — verified per ASTM F2924.
As-Built Surface Finish
Achievable surface roughness directly from the build plate. Post-process surface finishing (shot blasting, CNC, polishing) can achieve Ra < 0.4 µm.
All specifications measured under controlled conditions per ISO 2768-m and AS9100D. Actual results depend on material grade, geometry complexity, and post-processing parameters.
Additive Quality & Process Control
Titanium 3D printing demands rigorous atmospheric control and post-process thermal management. Here's how we ensure defect-free, fatigue-rated components.
Strict Vacuum Argon & Powder Integrity Control
Titanium's extreme affinity for oxygen at elevated temperatures means that even trace O₂ contamination (>100 ppm) during the SLM/DMLS process causes embrittlement, oxide inclusion formation, and degradation of mechanical properties — reducing ductility and fatigue life below aerospace and medical acceptance thresholds.
Sub-100 ppm Oxygen Monitoring & Certified ASTM F136 Spherical Powders
- Build chamber oxygen maintained at ≤100 ppm continuous monitoring via dual zirconia sensors — automated inert gas purging triggers if threshold is exceeded, preventing build contamination
- Ultra-high-purity argon (99.999%) used as the protective atmosphere — flow rate dynamically adjusted to maintain laminar inert gas sweep across the powder bed, preventing turbulent oxygen entrainment
- Certified ASTM F136 / F3001 spherical titanium powders sourced from ISO 13485-compliant suppliers — each lot supplied with chemical composition certificate and particle size distribution (15-45 µm / 45-90 µm)
- Closed-loop powder handling system: Sieving → drying → recirculating under argon — minimizing atmospheric exposure and maintaining powder flowability across multi-build production runs
Residual Stress Relief & HIP Readiness
The rapid melting and solidification inherent to SLM/DMLS creates steep thermal gradients within each printed layer — generating locked-in residual stresses that can cause part distortion upon removal from the build plate, geometric warping during support removal, and reduced fatigue performance in service.
Mandatory In-Furnace Vacuum Stress Relief & Downstream HIP Integration
- Post-print vacuum stress relief at 540-650°C (per ASME BPV Code) — applied immediately after build plate removal to release locked-in thermal stresses before any support removal or secondary machining operations
- Vacuum furnace atmosphere maintained at ≤10⁻⁵ mbar during the entire stress relief cycle — preventing any surface oxidation or alpha-case formation on the titanium component
- Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) ready process flow: stress relief → support removal → HIP at 900-950°C / 100-150 MPa → final machining — closing internal micro-porosity and achieving defense-grade fatigue lifetimes
- Mechanical property validation per ASTM F2924: post-HIP tensile strength ≥930 MPa, yield strength ≥860 MPa, elongation ≥10% — matching or exceeding wrought Ti-6Al-4V specifications
Guidance for the professionals who specify titanium
Role-specific answers and resources for engineers and buyers in this industry.
Common questions from this audience
What titanium additive manufacturing do you offer?
SLM / DMLS 3D printing from rapid prototypes in 3-5 days to low-volume production with mechanical properties matching wrought material.
Which titanium grade is used for 3D printing?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) are the most common for additive components.
Do you combine AM with CNC finishing?
Yes—we finish printed parts with CNC machining to achieve tight tolerances and required surface finishes.
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Founded in 2011 in Baoji's Titanium Valley, BOZE Metal is dedicated exclusively to titanium — from raw material to precision engineering. AS9100D, ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 certified with 500+ clients across Aerospace, Medical & Motorsport industries, we deliver end-to-end precision titanium CNC machining with full material traceability from source to component.
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