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Tool steel is a high-end 3D-printable metal material boasting near-max hardness, excellent wear resistance, and strong heat resistance. SLM (Selective Laser Melting) additive manufacturing lets us produce complex structures as one-piece parts—cutting out the tough grinding steps of traditional machining. The finished parts offer both structural precision and long-lasting durability, used widely across core sectors like mold manufacturing, precision machinery, automotive, and high-end cutting tools.
Get Instant QuoteAn industrial-grade additive manufacturing solution for SLM (Selective Laser Melting) – using tool steel powder as raw material – is engineered for direct fabrication of high-wear-resistant functional parts and precision components. Optimizing process parameters delivers ≥99.7% high-density forming and high-precision metal parts. Heat treatment further boosts hardness and wear resistance, overcoming manufacturing bottlenecks for complex-structured molds and custom cutting tools.
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0.7 – 1.7 mm
±0.01 – ±0.2mm
Description
Ideal for high-wear industrial parts such as injection molds, die-casting inserts, cutting tools, automotive forming molds, and precision tooling.
Extremely high hardness and excellent wear resistance for high-load conditions. SLM enables high-density parts and complex structures with material utilization over 98%.
The material costs exceed those of ordinary steel, whilst the forming process demands stringent control of process parameters. Post-forming heat treatment is required to fully realise its maximum wear resistance.
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