{"id":3446,"date":"2022-08-09T12:45:21","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T12:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimakerstage.wpengine.com\/learn\/"},"modified":"2023-05-01T15:02:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T15:02:43","slug":"introducing-the-ultimaker-metal-expansion-kit-3d-print-functional-steel-parts-on-your-ultimaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/it\/learn\/introducing-the-ultimaker-metal-expansion-kit-3d-print-functional-steel-parts-on-your-ultimaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit 3D print functional steel parts on your Ultimaker"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introducing the Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit<\/h1>\n

3D print functional steel parts on your Ultimaker<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Ultimaker and BASF Forward AM are proud to announce that the Metal Expansion Kit is now available from our network of resellers \u2013 meaning it is now possible to print functional steel parts on your Ultimaker S5, at a fraction of the cost of other metal production methods.<\/p><\/div>\n

At the Ultimaker Showcase event back in April, we unveiled two new solutions that together deliver a breakthrough for 3D printer users. First came Ultimaker Cura 5 offering enhanced detail and print speeds. Now, the Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit unlocks massive possibilities for Ultimaker customers.<\/p><\/section>\n

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You can now take advantage of a new range of metal 3D printing applications by upgrading the Ultimaker S5 with the Metal Expansion Kit. Its seamless workflow makes creating stainless steel parts easier, more efficient, and affordable. From small series of small tools to auxiliary components. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s included? <\/h2>\n

You may be wondering how an expansion kit allows an existing printer designed for thermoplastic filaments to reliably print metal parts. <\/p>\n

There are two key elements. First, the kit includes Ultimaker Print Cores \u2013 including a new Ultimaker Print Core DD\u00b9 \u2013 with nozzles specially optimized for printing metal and ceramic support materials. <\/p>\n

The second ingredient is a workflow developed in deep collaboration with BASF Forward AM. BASF Forward AM filaments and post-processing services are seamlessly integrated into the Ultimaker workflow, so everything’s taken care of \u2013 not to mention thoroughly tested and designed for reliable, repeatable printing. <\/p>\n

With the kit, you also get access to the latest Ultimaker software optimized for your metal filaments, easy access to the BASF Forward AM order management portal, and extensive e-learning modules developed by metal FFF experts. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s included: <\/p>\n