Materials for industrial 3D printing

Metal powder for additive manufacturing

Metal powders for industrial additive manufacturing processes: From aluminium, titanium and steel to copper, nickel and magnesium alloys, tailored to your plant, particle size and quality requirements.

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Metal powders for industrial additive manufacturing processes

NMD Metalpowders offers a wide range of Metal powders and alloy powders for industrial additive manufacturing processes.

Our product range extends from aluminium, titanium and steel powders, through copper, nickel and molybdenum, to specialised magnesium alloys and other powder grades.

To ensure consistent processing and reproducible component quality, the material, process, equipment, particle size distribution, grain shape and chemical composition must all be carefully coordinated.

NMD supports purchasers, development engineers, production managers and quality managers in clearly defining requirements and sourcing the appropriate powder quality for sampling, development or series production.

Our material groups for additive manufacturing processes

Depending on the component requirements and the process, a range of metal powders and alloys are available. We are your reliable supplier of specialised metal powders such as:

Light metals and lightweight alloys

Steels and high-performance materials

Conductive metals and copper alloys

Other industrial metal powders

Manganese powder

Speciality powders for selected additive manufacturing processes

The specific suitability of a particular grade of powder must always be assessed in relation to the process in question, the plant used and the required component properties.

Metal powders for various additive manufacturing processes

Additive manufacturing encompasses several processes, each of which places different demands on the raw material.

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M)

For complex and precision-engineered metal components. A suitable particle size distribution, good flow properties and consistent powder quality are particularly crucial.

Electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB/M)

It is used under vacuum for, amongst other things, selected titanium and high-temperature materials.

Directed Energy Deposition (DED)

Suitable for localised material application, repairs and larger components. The powder must be reliably metered and fed evenly.

Metal Binder Jetting

The powder is first shaped using a binder and then sintered. Packing density and sintering behaviour are particularly important.

Metal extrusion

Metal powder is processed as a component of a bound feedstock and is subsequently debound and sintered.

You can find detailed information on procedures and possible applications on our page on Field of application: additive manufacturing.

We also explain economic developments and the key selection criteria in the following academic article: „Additive manufacturing using metal powders: Why the technology is becoming increasingly important for Europe’s industry“.

Why NMD Metalpowders?

Selecting metal powders carefully and reducing qualification risks

Differences in particle size, morphology, purity or batch consistency can have a direct impact on processing. Clearly defining the requirements helps to avoid unnecessary sampling, process adjustments and delays.

NMD Metalpowders helps you to determine the appropriate powder quality, quantity and documentation before you even make a purchase.

Personal advice and independent sourcing

With over 25 years’ experience in the field of metal powders, NMD combines technical expertise with an international network of suppliers and short decision-making processes.

Personalised advice: Coordination of materials, processes, grain size and quality requirements.
Independent procurement: Testing suitable powder grades from various suppliers.
Flexible quantities: Solutions for development, prototyping and production runs.
Technical expertise: Support with selection, handling, storage and further processing.
Discretion: Confidential handling of development and procurement projects.

About our tailor-made powder solutions We support you every step of the way, from the initial technical shortlisting right through to procurement. For particularly sensitive projects, we also offer a anonymous procurement to.

Avoid bad purchases and bad metal powders

The consequences of purchasing the wrong product or using substandard metal powder can be serious, including increased production costs and potential safety risks. That is why the professional procurement of metal powder by experts such as NMD Metalpowders is essential to ensure optimal production processes and cost savings.

Nadine Rajner

Your contact person

The advantages of professional powder coating by NMD:

Speed: Speed up your production processes with our fast powder procurement.
Optimisation: Achieve higher quality at lower cost with our customised powder selection.
Anonymity: Protect your intellectual property and strengthen your market position.
Savings: Avoid costly bad purchases. Maximise your profits with our expertise.

More stable manufacturing processes

because the powder quality, particle size distribution and process are all optimised to work in harmony.

Consistent component quality

because specifications, batch data and documentation requirements are clearly defined.

Greater security in procurement

because you have an experienced partner at your side who is available to speak to in person regarding sample orders and production runs.

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