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Industrial Metal 3D Printing, Instantly Quoted.

316L and 17-4 PH stainless steel parts, produced with Bound Metal Deposition and vacuum sintering. Upload your CAD file and get a physics-based quote in seconds — no back-and-forth emails.

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Bound Metal Deposition · Vacuum sintered
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Instant Quote System

Instant 3D Printing Quotes

Our metal 3D printing quote system simplifies the initial evaluation of metal additive manufacturing projects. Upload your CAD files — supporting .STEP, .STP, and .STL formats — to receive a preliminary cost estimate based on part geometry, material selection, quantity, and selected manufacturing parameters.

Explore your uploaded models through an interactive 3D visualization interface. Switch between multiple files, inspect your geometry from different angles, and adjust key project parameters to see how they influence the estimated production cost. The system helps evaluate material requirements, estimated part mass, manufacturing costs, and potential volume-based pricing.

Generate detailed PDF engineering reports containing individual file estimates, calculated mass properties, material requirements, preliminary shrinkage considerations, manufacturing assumptions, and estimated production timelines. These reports provide a useful starting point for internal reviews, budget planning, and engineering discussions.

Whether you are evaluating a single prototype or planning a larger production batch, the Intent3D quote engine provides a structured starting point for understanding the technical and economic considerations of metal 3D printing.

Engineering Review & Final Pricing

All prices generated by the online quote system are preliminary estimates, not confirmed quotations. Following manual engineering inspection, the estimated price may be adjusted to account for factors that cannot always be fully evaluated through automated CAD analysis. These may include part geometry, support requirements, dimensional tolerances, shrinkage compensation, machining operations, material consumption, manufacturing risks, and overall production complexity.

Where necessary, our engineering team may recommend design modifications or additional manufacturing operations to improve manufacturability and dimensional accuracy. A final quotation, including confirmed pricing and estimated lead time, will be provided after technical review.

No production begins without your approval of the final quotation.

Every estimate is a starting point for an engineering decision.

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Simple Process. Predictable Results.

We bridge the gap between digital design and physical metallurgy with a streamlined, transparent workflow.

01

Upload Your CAD

Submit your STEP or STL files through our secure portal. Our engineering team reviews your geometry within 24 hours.

02

We Audit & Optimize

We validate for thermal stress, calculate anisotropic shrinkage, and ensure sintering viability before production begins.

03

Receive Your Parts

Fully sintered, high-density steel components delivered to your facility anywhere in the EU within 14–18 business days.

Process at a glance

From green part to metal part

Three process steps, three states of the part: printed, debound, sintered.

  1. 01

    Printing

    Metal-filled filament is extruded layer by layer into a green part.

  2. 02

    Green part

    Printed oversize to allow for the shrinkage that happens in sintering.

  3. 03

    Debinding

    The binder is removed, leaving a porous metal skeleton.

  4. 04

    Brown part

    Fragile and porous, ready for the furnace.

  5. 05

    Sintering

    Vacuum sintering fuses the metal particles into a dense solid.

  6. 06

    Metal part

    Finished 316L or 17-4 PH steel, ready for CNC post-machining where needed.

Industrial Capability

Intent3D provides large-scale additive manufacturing for industrial applications. We produce high-density components that bridge the gap between prototyping and series production.

LARGE Scale
98% Density
0% Tooling

Free Feasibility Check

Submit your geometry and receive a manufacturability report within 1 business day — at no cost.

Certified Metallurgy

Full 316L and 17-4 PH material traceability via BASF Forward AM.

DFAM Validation

Wall thickness and support accessibility verified before printing.

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Illustrative render of a cylindrical metal part with a square through-hole and engraved numerals on a white studio background
Illustrative render

Printed to shape. Machined to tolerance.

Critical features are finished on CNC after sintering, so the part you receive holds the tolerance on your drawing.

IT6–IT8Tolerance after CNC
Ra 0.8 µmSurface finish
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On-Demand Metal Manufacturing

Traditional metal manufacturing is slow, expensive, and constrained by tooling. We bypass the foundry entirely. With Bound Metal Deposition (mFDM) and high-temperature vacuum sintering, we produce dense, industrial-grade steel parts directly from CAD — with zero tooling, zero molds, and zero minimums.

The Tool-Less Advantage

  • Zero Tooling Costs: Eliminate the heavy upfront capital required for casting molds.
  • No Minimum Orders: True agility. Order exactly what you need.
  • Short Lead Times: Move from CAD to physical steel in days.

Industrial Capabilities

Maintenance, Repair & Operations

Reverse engineer and manufacture legacy replacement parts on demand.

Custom & Low-Volume Manufacturing

Bridge the gap between prototyping and mass production.

Ready to Optimize your Component?

Send us your part. Our engineers will review your geometry and provide a detailed manufacturing assessment.

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Common Questions

What file formats do you accept?

We accept standard 3D CAD formats including .STEP, .STP, and .STL. For the most accurate quoting, we recommend .STEP.