Forward AM Ultrafuse 316L

Forward AM Ultrafuse® 316L is a metal-filled filament developed for producing stainless steel components using standard FDM 3D printers. After printing, the parts are debound and sintered to achieve dense, fully metallic components. This makes Ultrafuse® 316L a practical solution for creating functional metal parts, prototypes, and small-batch productions.

Key Features

• 316L stainless steel-based, metal-filled filament
• Enables production of metal components on standard FDM printers
• Suitable for functional components and prototypes
• High corrosion resistance after sintering
• Supports complex geometries and internal channels
• Designed for professional and industrial workflows.

Metal Components Made Accessible

Ultrafuse® 316L allows users to produce stainless steel components without the need for traditional machining or expensive metal 3D printing systems. Parts are printed as with regular filament, then undergo debinding and sintering processes to achieve solid metal results.

Reliable Stainless Steel Properties

Once sintered, components made from Ultrafuse® 316L exhibit the typical properties of 316L stainless steel, including good mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance. This makes the material suitable for demanding environments and functional applications.

Ideal for Prototypes and Small-Batch Production

This material is particularly well-suited for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and end-use components. It allows for rapid iteration and cost-effective production of complex metal parts, especially where traditional manufacturing would be time-consuming or expensive.

Developed by Forward AM

The 316L filament, part of Forward AM's Ultrafuse® range, has been developed with a strong focus on material quality and process reliability. It is aimed at users who require a dependable solution for professional and industrial metal additive manufacturing.