Cases
All Cases (11)
- Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch | AlSi10Mg Aluminum SLM 3D-Printed Olympic Torch Case Study
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics torch manufactured by SLM metal 3D printing in AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy. Iconic 'Flying' (飞扬) design with intertwined ribbon-flame pattern, internal lattice structure, monolithic construction. 30% weight reduction vs. CNC-machined aluminum, replaces 1000+ welded sub-parts, certified for live event use.
- 316L Ball-Stack Lattice Heat Exchanger Core | SLM 3D-Printed High Surface Area Compact Heat Exchanger
A 316L stainless steel ball-stack lattice heat exchanger core produced by SLM metal 3D printing. Thousands of uniform spheres create massive surface area in a compact footprint. 3x heat transfer vs. conventional finned designs, 50% weight reduction, no brazed joints. Ideal for compact thermal management in process, energy, and aerospace applications.
- 316L Stainless Steel 3D-Printed Manifold Case Study | SLM Topology-Optimized Fluid Distribution
See how a chemical dosing manifold was redesigned as a single 316L stainless steel part using metal 3D printing (SLM). 70% faster assembly, 30% lower pressure drop, 3-week lead time, 40% cost savings vs. casting. Topology-optimized internal flow channels with zero leak points.
- MS1 (1.2709) Maraging Steel Conformal Cooling Mold Insert | SLM 3D-Printed Plastic Injection Mold Case Study
MS1 (1.2709) maraging steel plastic injection mold insert with internal conformal cooling channels, produced by SLM metal 3D printing. 16+ internal cooling ports, ±0.05 mm positional accuracy, HRC 50–55 after aging, 35% cycle-time reduction, 50% scrap reduction. Replaces drilled-insert cooling for high-cavitation molds.
- 316L SLM 3D-Printed Multi-Feature Test Cube | Functional Validation Coupon with 3D-Marked Labels
316L stainless steel multi-feature test cube produced by SLM metal 3D printing. Compact cube with internal curved cooling channels, multiple hole sizes, raised 3D-marked labels, and external mounting features. Used as a functional validation coupon for process capability, CT scanning, and flow testing. 2-week lead time.
- 3D-Printed Shoe Molds in Stainless Steel, Aluminum & MS1 Maraging Steel | SLM Footwear Mold Case Study
Metal 3D-printed shoe molds in 316L stainless steel, AlSi10Mg aluminum, and MS1 (1.2709) maraging steel. SLM footwear molds with conformal cooling channels, integrated lattice cores, and pin-array textures. 50% cycle-time reduction, 80% lead-time reduction, 100% design freedom vs. CNC aluminum molds.
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