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 for an instant price estimate and DfAM report. An engineer then confirms feasibility within 1 business day, at no cost.
316L17-4 PH Industrial teams that rely on us
Your CAD → from 18 days → your steel part
Wavy fins and channels that are hard to cast or machine.
Opened up to show the internal structure.
Bolt lugs with holes around both rims.
Minimum, from confirmed order and payment to delivery in the EU. Complex geometry or CNC finishing can add time.
Get a Price Estimate in Seconds
Upload a .STEP, .STP or .STL file and see a price estimate in seconds. Compare materials and quantities, watch volume discounts apply automatically, and inspect your part in an interactive 3D viewer.
Every quote comes with a downloadable PDF engineering report: cost breakdown per file, mass properties, predicted sintering shrinkage, manufacturing risks and an estimated timeline. It is ready for internal review or budget approval.
Estimates are confirmed by our engineers during a free feasibility check before any order is accepted.
Simple Process. Predictable Results.
From CAD file to finished steel part in six steps.
- 01
Upload Your CAD
Send a STEP or STL file and, if you have one, your drawing with critical dimensions.
- 02
Free Feasibility & DfAM Review
We check geometry, wall thickness, supports, distortion risk and shrinkage compensation. Reply within 1 business day.
- 03
Quote & Production Route
You receive price, lead time and the route: print, debind, sinter, and CNC where needed.
- 04
Print
Your part is printed oversize to allow for sintering shrinkage.
- 05
Debind & Sinter
The binder is removed and vacuum sintering fuses the metal into a dense solid.
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CNC Finish & Inspect
Critical features are machined and checked against your drawing.
You receive an engineering-based quote, not just a price per gram.
From green part to metal part
Three process steps, three states of the part: printed, debound, sintered.
- 01
Printing
Metal powder in a polymer binder is extruded layer by layer into a green part.
- 02
Green part
Printed oversize to allow for the shrinkage that happens in sintering.
- 03
Debinding
The binder is removed, leaving a porous metal skeleton.
- 04
Brown part
Fragile and porous, ready for the furnace.
- 05
Sintering
Vacuum sintering fuses the metal particles into a dense solid.
- 06
Metal part
Finished 316L or 17-4 PH steel, ready for CNC post-machining where needed.
Industrial Capability
Intent3D prints industrial 316L and 17-4 PH stainless steel parts directly from CAD, with no tooling. We produce high-density components for single parts and low-volume series.
Free Feasibility Check
Submit your geometry and get a written manufacturability report within 1 business day. Free, no obligation.
Material Traceability
Full material traceability for every 316L and 17-4 PH part.
DfAM Validation
We check wall thickness, support accessibility and shrinkage compensation before printing.
Printed to shape. Machined to tolerance.
Critical features are finished on CNC after sintering, so machined surfaces hold the tolerance on your drawing. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we confirm the route in your quote.
On-Demand Metal Manufacturing
Casting needs molds, and machining from billet wastes material and time on complex shapes. With Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) and high-temperature vacuum sintering, we make dense stainless steel parts directly from CAD: no tooling, no molds, no minimum order.
The Tool-Less Advantage
- Zero Tooling Costs: No mold or tooling investment.
- No Minimum Order: Order the quantity you need.
- Predictable Lead Time: From 18 calendar days after confirmed order and payment.
Industrial Capabilities
Maintenance, Repair & Operations
Replacement parts for equipment that is out of production. Send a CAD file or a drawing and we quote the part.
Custom & Low-Volume Manufacturing
Single parts and small series, without tooling.
Not Sure Your Part Is Printable?
Upload your CAD file. An engineer reviews your geometry and replies within 1 business day with a free manufacturability report.
Get Free Feasibility Check →Engineering Starts With Trust.
Your CAD files may contain sensitive design information. We understand the importance of protecting your intellectual property and offer practical options to address confidentiality before your project enters engineering review.
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This assessment is not a security certification or an audit of CAD file storage and processing.
NDA Available Upon Request
Prefer to establish confidentiality terms before sharing your designs? You can request a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before submitting your CAD files.
Optional CAD File Sanitization
For supported text-based 3D formats, we can discuss removing identifying information, comments, or metadata before engineering review. This service is available upon request, following NDA execution and agreement on the required changes.
File integrity and geometry must be checked after processing.
Your Intellectual Property Remains Yours.
You retain ownership of your designs and intellectual property. Submitting CAD files for quotation or engineering assessment does not transfer ownership to Intent3D.
Need an NDA Before Uploading?
Contact our team before submitting confidential files. We can discuss the NDA process and whether CAD file sanitization is suitable for your project.
Print the Shape. Machine What Matters.
Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) builds complex, near-net-shape steel parts that are hard or expensive to machine. CNC then finishes the surfaces that need precision, where geometry, machining allowance and tool access permit.
- ▸Complex internal and external features are printed.
- ▸Precision surfaces and mating interfaces are finished by CNC.
- ▸Every critical dimension is reviewed individually.
- ▸The production route is set by your drawing, not by a fixed template.
We do not machine the whole part. We machine only what your drawing requires, so you get the geometric freedom of printing and the precision of CNC.
What We Make
Intent3D works with engineering teams, industrial manufacturers and maintenance departments that need functional metal parts.
- ▸Components for industrial machinery and equipment
- ▸Custom mechanical parts
- ▸Replacement and low-volume spare parts
- ▸Brackets, housings and fixtures with complex geometry
- ▸Functional prototypes and validation parts
- ▸Parts that are slow or costly to cast or machine
Not sure your part is a fit? Send it for a free feasibility check.
Common Questions
What file formats do you accept?
We accept standard 3D CAD formats including STEP, STP and STL. For the most accurate geometry assessment and quotation, we recommend STEP files.
What metal materials can Intent3D manufacture?
We print in 316L and 17-4 PH stainless steel. 316L offers good corrosion resistance and ductility. 17-4 PH is a precipitation-hardening steel for higher strength and hardness. See the Materials page for properties.
Can metal 3D printed parts be CNC machined?
Yes. Selected features and functional surfaces can be CNC machined after sintering, depending on geometry, machining allowance, tool accessibility and fixturing requirements.
Can you manufacture parts to our technical drawing?
Each dimension is evaluated individually. Some features may be achievable as-sintered, while others may require CNC finishing. Feasibility depends on geometry, material, tolerances and inspection requirements.
What is DFAM and why is it important?
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) is the engineering process of adapting and evaluating a component for additive manufacturing. For BMD, this includes shrinkage compensation, support strategy, wall thickness, sintering behaviour and potential dimensional distortion.
Where is Intent3D located?
Intent3D is based in Suceava, Romania, and ships to industrial customers across the EU.
How long does delivery take?
From 18 calendar days after order confirmation and payment, to delivery in the EU. Complex geometry or CNC finishing can add time.
What tolerances can you hold?
With CNC finishing on selected features: IT6–IT8 and Ra 0.8 µm. As-sintered tolerances depend on geometry and material and are reviewed for your part during the feasibility check. Specific tolerances are agreed in writing before production.
How can I request a quotation?
Submit your STEP file and technical drawing through our quotation process. Include the material, quantity, critical tolerances and intended application whenever available.