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METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Advanced Metal
3D Printing Services

State-of-the-art SLM technology delivering precision metal components for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications

Precision Metal Additive Manufacturing

Howco Additive Manufacturing combines cutting-edge SLM technology with metallurgical expertise to deliver complex metal components that meet the most demanding specifications

Complex Geometries

Create internal channels, lattice structures, and organic shapes impossible with traditional methods

Rapid Prototyping

From design to metal part in days, not weeks or months

Part Consolidation

Combine multiple components into single, optimized parts

Material Efficiency

Near-net-shape manufacturing with minimal waste

Our SLM Machine Fleet

Advanced selective laser melting systems for every application

SLM 500 additive manufacturing system

SLM 500

Quad Laser Production System

High-volume production with four lasers and large build envelope

Build Volume

500 x 280 x 365 mm

Laser Configuration

4 x 700W

Key Features

  • Quad laser system for maximum productivity
  • Automatic powder sieving system
  • Large build area for production components
  • Separate powder recovery system
  • Quick job turnaround - 1 hour between builds
  • High-quality laser beam with precision optics

Available Materials

Inconel 718Other nickel alloys on request

High Volume Production

Four lasers enable keeping up with demanding production schedules

Minimal Downtime

Start new builds within an hour of previous job completion

Large Complex Parts

Create intricate geometries with exceptional accuracy

Advanced Material Capabilities

Certified materials for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications

Inconel 718

SLM 500

High strength, corrosion resistant, heat resistant to 700°C

Applications: Turbine blades, rocket engines, nuclear components

Ti6Al4V

SLM 280

Excellent strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant

Applications: Aerospace structures, medical implants, marine applications

Inconel 625

SLM 280

Outstanding fatigue strength, excellent weldability, oxidation resistant

Applications: Marine applications, chemical processing, aerospace

316L Stainless Steel

SLM 280

Corrosion resistant, non-magnetic, excellent mechanical properties

Applications: Medical devices, food processing, marine equipment

C103 Niobium

SLM 280

Refractory metal, high temperature stability, low neutron absorption

Applications: Rocket nozzles, nuclear applications, high-temp aerospace

Examples of 3D printed metal components

Comprehensive Quality Control

Powder Management

  • Virgin powder tracking
  • Recycled powder qualification
  • Moisture content control
  • Particle size analysis

Process Control

  • Layer-by-layer monitoring
  • Melt pool analysis
  • Thermal imaging
  • Closed-loop feedback

Quality Assurance

  • In-process monitoring
  • Density verification
  • Surface finish measurement
  • Dimensional inspection

Post-Processing

  • Heat treatment
  • HIP processing
  • Surface finishing
  • Support removal

Industries We Serve

Delivering innovative solutions across critical industries

Aerospace

Turbine components, brackets, heat exchangers

Energy

Gas turbine parts, fuel nozzles, impellers

Medical

Implants, surgical instruments, prosthetics

Defense

Lightweight structures, complex assemblies

Space

Satellite components, rocket parts, thermal systems

Industrial

Tooling, molds, heat exchangers

Why Choose Howco Additive Manufacturing?

We combine advanced technology with metallurgical expertise to deliver exceptional results

Rapid Production

Multi-laser systems for fast turnaround times

Quality Assured

Comprehensive testing and certification

Full Service

Design support through post-processing

Howco Additive Manufacturing

9611 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095

Ready to Transform Your Manufacturing?

Contact our additive manufacturing experts to discuss how metal 3D printing can revolutionize your components and reduce lead times.

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