Platinum is now Customer-Qualified on the Desktop Metal Production System Binder Jet 2D Printing Platform by Legor
A full line of materials are now customer-qualified on the Production System P-1 for direct binder jet 3D printing of jewelry, including stainless steels, sterling silver, titanium, gold, composites, and more.
Direct binder jet 3D printing for the jewelry industry
Platinum is now a customer-qualified material on the Production System P-1 with a specialty powder developed by Legor.
With the qualification of platinum on the Production System P-1, Desktop Metal now has a complete portfolio of materials for direct binder jet 3D printing of jewelry, including stainless steels, sterling silver, titanium gold, composites, and more.
Binder jet 3D printing provides several benefits for 3D printing of jewelry production including:
- Rapid production of jewelry samples without molds or printing supports
- All-new design freedom for fast, affordable production of hollow, interlinked, intricate, and mass customized designs
- Elimination of processing steps associated with jewelry designs, such as welding
- Simplified production of materials that are difficult to work with, such as platinum, which often requires unique tools
The qualification of Legor's Powmet platinum on the Production System P-1 is another major milestone for binder jet 3D printing for the jewelry, watchmaking, and luxury goods industry.
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Christian Tse uses Production System P-1 to reimagine its jewelry manufacturing
Formula 3D Corporation, based in Monrovia, CA, is an additive manufacturing company founded by Christian Tse and focused on precious metals, supplying 3D printing products and solutions for the luxury jewelry, dental, medical, and space travel industries. With the Desktop Metal Production System, Christian Tse is reimagining traditional jewelry design and manufacturing for luxury brands around the world.
Aluminum on Production System P-1
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The watch cases are shown here immediately after 3D printing and before final sintering.
EAC: Custom metal jewelry and ornaments for luxury goods
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