Overview of Metal 3D Printers and HBD Materials

In this article we want to tell you about 3D printers SLM and materials offered by the Chinese company HBD. You will learn about different printer models, their characteristics and features, as well as the areas in which they are used.

If you are interested in learning more about the manufacturer HBD and seeing examples of how their products are used, we recommend reading the following article.

3D printer HBD-150

Metal 3D printers HBD-150 and HBD-150D have found wide application in medicine, especially in dentistry and orthopedics. They can be used to create 3D models of implants, surgical instruments, and also used for rapid prototyping and training.

The HBD-150D model, designed primarily for dental purposes, is equipped with two lasers with a power of 300 or 500 W. These lasers allow printing dentures, crowns and jaw implants.

Both models have compact dimensions, which allows them to be used for printing both small and medium-sized items, or for creating several small objects.

Industry applications:

• Dentistry: 50%

• Education: 30%

• Implantation: 20%

3D printer HBD-200

HBD-200 — is a printer that boasts two fiber lasers and two scanning systems, making it highly productive and precise.

The printer has a fairly low chamber height – the chamber height is relevant for medical and small-scale production, and the length of the assembly platform is 270 mm. This allows for the creation of fairly large parts of a small height, which significantly reduces production costs.

Industry applications:

• Dentistry: 40%

• Orthopedics: 30%

• Prototypes: 20%

• Education: 10%

3D printer HBD-350

HBD-350 can be single or dual laser. It has an efficient and reliable top powder feed.

The design of the device provides for a closed automatic circulation system of the zag, which ensures a high level of safety and control over the printing process.

The unique multi-stage cleaning system of the HBD-350 is suitable for continuous production. It can be used for 3D printing molds and injection molds, aerospace parts, automotive components and more.

Industry Applications

3D Printer HBD-E500

Depending on the version, HBD-E500 can be equipped with three lasers and has an intelligent powder deposition monitoring system. This printer is capable of producing large, high-quality and precise parts that are suitable for the most demanding industrial and aerospace applications.

The HBD-E500 is ideal for printing unique products created using generative design and topology optimization, enabling lightweight parts that retain their strength properties and require less material.

Industry Applications

• Spare parts: 25%

• Aviation: 20%

• Aerospace: 25%

• Mechanical engineering: 20%

• Automotive industry: 10%

3D printer HBD1000Pro

HBD1000Pro is one of the most productive 3D printers. It is equipped with 8 lasers of 500 or 1000 W.

This printer has a closed automatic powder circulation system, an independent long-term multi-stage cleaning system and a built-in post-processing unit. The large build chamber allows it to be used in various industries, from aviation to automotive.

Industry Applications

Materials

A variety of materials are used for 3D printing, including:

AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy is aluminum powder that is pre-alloyed with silicon and magnesium. This alloy has good casting properties and high strength, making it ideal for printing thin walls and complex structures.

Stainless steel 316L is an austenitic stainless steel that has high strength and corrosion resistance. It can withstand a wide range of low temperatures and has better overall performance than 310 and 304 steels. It is also resistant to erosion from chlorine-containing compounds.

Nickel alloy Ni718 is a nickel superalloy in powder form. It has good resistance to aging and high tensile and tear strength, even at temperatures up to 700 °C. It also has excellent corrosion resistance in various aggressive environments.

Titanium alloy Ti6AlV4 is an alloy that is characterized by high mechanical properties and good biocompatibility. It is used in medicine for 3D printing of endoprostheses.

Cobalt-chromium alloy CoCr is a proprietary blend of pre-melted powders designed for printing cobalt-chromium superalloy parts. The alloy has excellent mechanical properties, as well as corrosion and heat resistance. It is used for a variety of applications, including 3D printing of dental crowns.

Maraging steel is a powder martensitic hardened steel of high strength, toughness and plasticity. It is easy to process and after thermal hardening has a hardness of up to 55 HRC. It is used where other high-strength steels and alloys are too brittle due to their greater hardness.

Application examples

Application of HBD 3D printers for metal printing

HBD 3D printers are used in a variety of industries, including aviation, space, and mold making. Using SLM technology, complex metal components can be created with high precision and efficiency. HBD printers help reduce the weight of products and improve their performance.

Read more: Cases: HBD Metal Printing 3D Printers.

HBD SLM Printers in Turkish Dentistry

Dental laboratories in Izmir are actively using HBD SLM printers to create orthodontic structures. Over the past two years, more than 80 such printers have been purchased, which has significantly increased the efficiency and quality of production.

Read more: Turkish Dentists Choose HBD SLM Printers.

HB3DP HBD offers complete solutions for metal 3D printing. Their portfolio includes high-quality SLM 3D printers of different sizes with intelligent features. They also provide metal powders with different compositions and properties to meet all industrial metal 3D printing requirements.

The cost-effectiveness and superior quality of HBD products have been proven by many industrial companies that have purchased over 500 3D printers from this company.