Interested in 3D printing CuNi30? Contact our Application Innovation Group (AIG) to certify the material for use with your application on the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 printers.
Key Benefits of Copper Nickel
“We’re excited to announce the completion of a significant milestone in the development of a CuNi alloy with 3D Systems. We’re looking forward to continuing to expand our parameter development efforts with 3D Systems into other alloys of interest to our industry. These developments allow us to further expand the use of additive manufacturing into our platforms in ways that provide positive quality, schedule, and performance benefits to the customer.”—Dave Bolcar, Vice President of Engineering and Design | Newport News Shipbuilding
Why DMP and CuNi30?
CuNi30 is historically a very difficult material to cast involving costly cycles of rework and reinspection, and limited supply chain options. Exclusively with 3D Systems’ line of DMP printers, it is finally possible to additively manufacture CuNi. DMP offers several benefits compared to conventional casting such as low-volume pipe fittings and valves:
- Significant lead time reduction
(Parts available in days, not years including small-volume or repair parts) - Simplified supply chain management and reduced inventory cost
- Superior mechanical properties
(Significant improvement versus cast and wrought) - Superior part density
(Average relative density ~99.88%), less repair
