Sintering

Flame shooting from a metal 3D printing setup in a workshop, illustrating the sintering process related to Filamet™ metal filament.

Why are Aluminum and Titanium Filamet™ “Untested”?

Why is Aluminum more difficult to sinter than the other materials we work with at The Virtual Foundry? It's actually a...

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Close-up of a bronze-infused stainless steel 3D printed component, highlighting intricate details and textures relevant to liquid phase sintering in metal 3D printing.

Liquid Phase Sintering

Since the beginning of The Virtual Foundry, I've been experimenting with nearly every variation, adaptation and...

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3D printed model of the Roman Coliseum in copper showcasing intricate architectural details, relevant to metal filament and FFF 3D printing techniques.

Beginner’s FFF Metal 3D Printing Guide

Roman Coliseum in Copper Let's take a look at FFF Metal 3D Printing. 3D printing used to be the stuff of sci-fi...

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3D printer nozzle depositing metal filament onto a hexagonal base, illustrating FFF metal 3D printing techniques by The Virtual Foundry.

The Virtual Foundry develops custom materials for additive manufacturing

Until recently, engineers and designers were limited in the materials they could use for additive manufacturing....

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We’re climbing a mountain and we want you to come with us!

THIS WHOLE JOURNEY STARTED WITH A QUEST TO PUT METAL 3D PRINTING IN EVERYONE'S HANDS. BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? There...

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PVC piping and wooden spool with filament, illustrating components of a 3D printing setup for metal filaments.

The Virtual Foundry: We’re Changing The Way Work Is Done

Filamet™ is the highest metal content, sinterable FDM filament on the market and allows users to create high quality...

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Metal sintering furnace with blue door, control panel featuring gauges and buttons, and attached vacuum pump, showcasing technology for metal 3D printing with Filamet™.

Virtual Foundry: Desktop 3D Metal Printing, Today

The Virtual Foundry, llc. is first to market with an inexpensive system for desktop 3D metal printing. The strategy...

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Metal 3D printed figurine showcasing muscular design, representing advancements in metal 3D printing technology by The Virtual Foundry.

The Virtual Foundry’s Alternative to Costly Metal AM Systems: Open, Safe, Priced to Compete

The Virtual Foundry set out to make metal 3D printing realistic for everyone with an FDM printer. The dream comes true...

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a gear 3d printed

Affordable 3D Metal Printing On The Desktop

Filamet™ Pure Stainless 316L printed with an Anet A8 (a sub $500, FFF 3d printer). The Virtual Foundry is first to...

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3D printed metal component featuring a circular central part and four red indicator dots, showcasing Filamet™ application in desktop manufacturing.

Filamet™ in the Field… Ledwell Plastics: How does Filamet™ fit in to plastic injection molding?

Can 3D printed metal impact the plastic injection molding industry? The Virtual Foundry and Ledwell Plastics are...

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