We have a material research and development team with solid academic backgrounds, extensive industry experience, and strong innovation capabilities. Our team members come from renowned universities and research institutions both domestically and internationally, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beijing University of Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, among others. With expertise in areas such as injection molding molds for consumer electronics and die-casting molds for automotive manufacturing, our team possesses a deep understanding of market demands and has accumulated over ten years of experience in metal material research and innovation.

LAMOTEK is a technology company focusing on research and development. We have a range of cutting-edge equipment, including Leica upright microscopes, Olympus metallographic microscopes, Zeiss scanning electron microscopes, WANCE D-type dual-column metal pendulum impact testing machines, WANCE electronic universal testing machines, and more.

In addition, our material research and development process is also highly refined. The process is mainly divided into three key parts: material composition analysis, microstructure analysis, and material performance testing. Once these three parts are completed, we can smoothly integrate the developed materials into our printing equipment for manufacturing processing.

Metal 3D printing materials differ significantly from traditional forged mold steels. Traditional forged mold steels typically exhibit good wear resistance and excellent machinability, making them suitable for subtractive manufacturing. However, their performance is poorer in 3D printing, often leading to issues such as deformation and cracking. Therefore, in the field of metal 3D printing, it's necessary to develop materials specifically tailored for this process.

Some conventional 3D printing materials such as 18Ni300 and Corrax can meet basic requirements and are suitable for certain injection molds. However, 18Ni300 lacks wear resistance and rust prevention properties, while Corrax, although rust-resistant, has lower hardness, poor wear resistance, and relatively inferior machinability.

To improve print quality, LAMOTEK has independently developed several new materials to meet a wider range of product needs. Currently, three of the most commonly used proprietary materials developed by LAMOTEK are LAMO-H480, LAMO-C260, and LAMO-C270. Among them, LAMO-H480 exhibits good fatigue resistance, excellent wear resistance, and rust prevention properties, making it suitable for most injection and die casting molds. LAMO-C260 boasts high strength, high hardness, and good rust resistance, making it suitable for injection molds. LAMO-C270 offers excellent toughness, outstanding wear resistance, good rust prevention properties, and relatively superior machinability, making it a cost-effective comprehensive material.

Different materials are suitable for different products, and combined with different processes, they can meet diverse product requirements. Our team will recommend suitable materials based on your specific needs.

Here are some parameters and characteristics of these materials: