Raise3D MetalFuse

Raise3D MetalFuse metal printing system

The Rase3D MetalFuse metal printing system from offers fast and affordable 3D printing with metal-filled filaments. It is compatible with Ultrafuse® Metal Filaments from BASF Forward AM.

MetalFuse combines innovative technology and proven methods to create high-quality metal parts at an affordable price.

Fast, affordable and environmentally friendly metal 3D printing

MetalFuse is a complete solution consisting of indirect metal 3D printing processes, catalytic removal of the binder polymer and a sintering process, supported by a special version of ideaMaker Metal that is compatible with MIM equipment.

The MetalFuse package includes:

• Raise3D Forge1 desktop 3D printer
• Raise3D D200-E catalytic debinding furnace
• Raise3D S200-C sintering furnace

Advantages of MetalFuse

The advantages of MetalFuse include low overhead costs and the ability to perform mass production. MetalFuse 3D printing saves more energy and is more environmentally friendly than processes such as CNC and SLM (selective laser melting).

• An efficient and environmentally friendly process:
  • Catalytic bond removal with oxalic acid is a safe and environmentally friendly method that reduces processing time by 60% and increases part density to 98% of wrought iron.
  • Binder removal is the removal of residual polymer from the model, which guarantees a clean metal with high performance.
  • Low-temperature sintering - further removing the binder and achieving the final hardness and strength of the part.
• Cost-effective production:
  • Compatibility with MIM equipment enables mass production and scaling of the 3D printing farm.
  • Low overhead costs and energy efficiency make MetalFuse a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional methods (CNC, SLM).
• High quality and reliability:
  • Use of high-quality Ultrafuse® filaments from BASF.
  • Proven processing methods guarantee strong and durable parts.
  • Custom-made metal parts - flexibility and adaptability to production needs.
  • High quality and reliability. Print complex parts with precision and a smooth surface.

MetalFuse solutions

• Manufacturing of tools, fixtures, and devices.
• Printing of functional parts and prototypes.
• Small-scale production.
• Production of parts to order.

High-quality metal filament from BASF

Using the metal filaments Ultrafuse® 316L and Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH from BASF Forward AM, MetalFuse delivers better print repeatability and higher yields.

Utilizing a time-tested process

A catalytic binder removal furnace (D200-E) and a sintering furnace (S200-C) are used to further process the green parts in a process similar to that developed on the basis of BASF's know-how from Metal Injection Molding (MIM).

Specialized slicer

The special edition of ideaMaker offers templates that are optimized for this type of printing, while taking into account the sintering and bonding processes that can be combined with MetalFuse. This special edition of IdeaMaker also has a simpler slicing process.

Touch screen

A visual interface that requires only one click to select a template and keeps your saved work history available for review.

Safe for the environment

Filters that purify exhaust gases to a safe level and reduce pollution.

Print quality on the Raise3D Forge1

The Raise3D Forge1 3D printer prints with a layer thickness of 0.25 to 0.1 mm, which allows for mass production of parts with smooth outer surfaces. The new method of catalytic binder removal not only reduces processing time by 60%, but also allows to increase the density of the produced parts to 97% of the level of wrought iron. The machine is equipped with a silicone heating platform with an automatic alignment system that guarantees accurate calibration. The Forge1 comes with 0.4 (default), 0.6 and 0.8 mm nozzles for all your printing needs.