ColdMetalFusion Enables Titanium 3D Printing with Polymer Systems
Producing titanium parts using Farsoon’s polymer 3D printers is now a reality, thanks to the innovative ColdMetalFusion technology-a sinter-based additive manufacturing process developed by Headmade Materials. This breakthrough opens new possibilities in high-performance metal AM.
Figure 1: titanium alloy Ti6Al4V parts produced using ColdMetalFusion Technology.
Farsoon SS403P Powers Scalable, Support-Free Metal AM with Ti64
To achieve high-yield, sustainable metal parts production, Headmade Materials has invested in the high-performance Farsoon SS403P Polymer PBF system, now installed at their facility. Leveraging Farsoon’s open parameter strategy, Headmade’s technical team can continuously develop and refine processing parameters across various material families to meet industry-specific applications.
Farsoon’s polymer PBF 3D printer is central to the CMF process, allowing metal parts to be produced without complex support structures. Integrated into the CMF workflow, Headmade Materials has successfully developed CMF-specific Ti64 parameters, exemplified by the production of a large-format impeller for industrial applications. This achievement underscores the scalability and reliability of the CMF process in producing advanced components.
Figure 2: Farsoon Polymer PBF system SS403P.
Farsoon and Headmade Partnership Advances Scalable, Cost-Effective Ti64 Production
“By working together with our individual expertise, Farsoon and Headmade Materials are jointly advancing ColdMetalFusion to achieve our common goal of reliable and scalable series metal production. The high productivity of Farsoon’s machines opens up many new opportunities for ColdMetalFusion”, says Christian Fischer, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Headmade Materials GmbH.
This addition marks a significant breakthrough in the cost-effective production of Titanium Grade 5 (Ti64) parts. The collaboration between Headmade and Farsoon is poised to streamline the sourcing of Ti64 components for industries such as aerospace and medical, tackling challenges that have long hindered reliable and affordable production.
