3D Printing Materials

Industries: Plastics & Polymers

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3D Printing Material Processing

Hosokawa Custom Processing Services (HCPS) offers specialized toll processing for 3D printing materials, providing custom milling, blending, and particle size analysis for polymers and metal powders used in additive manufacturing. Our advanced processing techniques ensure that 3D printing materials meet the exact specifications required for high-quality, precise prints in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and consumer products.

3D Printing Material Processing Capabilities

  • Polymer Powder Processing
    HCPS provides precision attrition milling and blending of polymer powders such as PLA, ABS, Nylon,TPU, PEEK,  and other materials used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and other 3D printing techniques. Our services ensure consistent particle size and distribution, optimizing material flow and print quality.

  • Metal Powder Processing for 3D Printing
    For metal additive manufacturing (also known as Direct Metal Laser Sintering, DMLS, or Selective Laser Melting, SLM), HCPS offers precise milling of powders, including tungsten carbide, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum. We ensure that these powders meet the fine specifications required for high-performance parts used in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.

  • Custom Blending & Homogenization
    HCPS specializes in blending 3D printing materials to ensure homogeneity, whether you’re mixing metal powders with polymers or adjusting the composition of specific blends. Our controlled mixing processes improve the consistency and performance of the final print materials.

  • Particle Size Control & Analysis
    HCPS uses advanced particle size analysis techniques such as laser diffraction, air jet sieving, and bulk density analysis to monitor and adjust particle size distribution. These techniques help us provide materials that will behave predictably during the printing process, ensuring optimal performance in each layer of a 3D print.

  • Quality Assurance & Testing
    Our state-of-the-art testing equipment ensures that your 3D printing materials meet the required standards for print consistency, surface finish, and strength. We offer  documentation, allowing you to verify the quality of your materials before they are used in production.

  • Packaging Solutions
    HCPS provides flexible packaging options, including FIBC bulk sacks, drums, and valve bags, designed for safe storage and easy handling of your 3D printing materials. Whether you’re dealing with fine powders or larger batch volumes, we can accommodate your specific needs.

Materials that are used with three-dimensional printers usually need to be size reduced to a fine powder and sometimes classified before they can be 3D printed. HCPS routinely processes materials such as Nylon (PA), Polylactic acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and Polyetherethylketone (PEEK) and many more. Current applications require particle sizes from 50 µm (about 270 MESH) up to 600 µm (30 MESH), though finer materials are possible.

Industries & Applications

  • Aerospace – precision components for aircraft and satellites
  • Automotive – functional prototypes and end-use parts
  • Medical Devices – customized implants and prosthetics
  • Consumer Goods – rapid prototyping for product development
  • Jewelry – detailed metal casting
  • Architecture – models and building components

Why Choose HCPS for 3D Printing Materials?

  • Expert milling and blending for high-quality 3D printing materials

  • Custom processing to meet the exact specifications of your additive manufacturing applications

  • Precision particle size control for optimal performance

  • Flexible packaging and shipping solutions tailored to your operational needs

  • Strict quality control to ensure consistent and reliable results