Post by Marcel Strobel

What's Complex But Not Complicated? Cold Metal Fusion. It's been 123 days since I joined Headmade Materials, and at first, I thought: what an incredibly complex technology! But I've come to realize that's not the case at all. One of the key advantages of ColdMetalFusion (CMF), developed by Headmade Materials GmbH, is its reliance on well-established technologies and reliable machinery that have been used in the market for years. The real magic lies in the combination: - Printing is done on standard industrial SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) systems for plastics. These are widely available and relatively cost-effective compared to dedicated metal 3D printers. - Debinding utilizes equally established industrial equipment. - Sintering is performed in furnaces that have been fundamental to powder metallurgy for ages. So, it's not about reinventing the wheel; it's about an ingenious combination of proven tools, with the novelty being Headmade Materials' specialized feedstock and the optimized process parameters. This is truly democratizing the production of metal parts, making it accessible for almost anyone with an affordable SLS printer. Worried about investing in debinding and sintering equipment? Don't be! The green parts produced with CMF are mechanically stable enough to undergo post-processing (grinding, milling, turning, drilling, sandblasting, etc.) and can therefore be sent out for debinding and sintering services. The only things you truly need from us are our unique feedstock and the optimized parameters for your SLS printer. Interested in learning how quickly you can start producing metal parts on your SLS printer? Connect with me and send a direct message – let's explore the possibilities! #ColdMetalFusion #Metal3DPrinting #SLS #PowderMetallurgy #Innovation #ManufacturingDemocratization