Filamet: The Ultimate 3D Metal Printing Solution for Education and Community Spaces 3D metal printing has always been a fascinating yet cost-prohibitive technology. Schools, makerspaces, and Fab Labs often dreamt of incorporating metal printing into their projects, but the high cost and complexity of traditional systems were major barriers. Enter Filamet from The Virtual Foundry […]
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The Virtual Foundry’s metal filaments represent a significant advancement in 3D printing technology, enabling the creation of high-quality, pure metal parts in a wide array of settings. Whether in a research laboratory, an educational institution, or a professional manufacturing environment, these filaments offer a unique and accessible solution for metal fabrication. Compatible with standard FFF/FDM
The University of Nevada, Reno Aerospace Club is using FFF Metal by The Virtual Foundry to build a solid rocket motor. Once successful, the club will then evaluate a potential liquid engine with internal channeling to take full advantage of additive metal manufacturing. Project leads Chris Zinser and Justin Powell outlined their project to make
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Hello Partner Innovators! One of the questions you regularly ask us is: What’s the biggest part I can make with FFF Metal by The Virtual Foundry? The awesome thing about FFF Metal with The Virtual Foundry is that you have total control over every step of the process. That means you can push the envelope
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Two things need to happen during sintering:The part shape is supported, andOxygen is prevented from reaching the part We solve part shape support with Sintering Refractory Ballast – Al2O3 and Talc (for copper and bronze) or Steel Blend (for the steels).We solve for oxygen with Sintering Carbon Lots of you have asked if these powders
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The Virtual Foundry set out to make metal 3D printing realistic for everyone with an FDM printer. The dream comes true with Filamet™, their line of sinterable FDM metal filaments. Open: The Virtual Foundry prides itself on developing these filaments within an open architecture model. Filamet™ delivers in printers from the most humble home versions
