Efficient and flexible production
Metal Binder Jetting is based on layers of metal powder being bonded together with a liquid binder, and then sintered to obtain their mechanical properties – without melting the metal.
The process consists of five steps: design, printing, cleaning, sintering and possible post-processing. Since no tools or molds are needed, components can be produced quickly and cost-effectively – with almost 100% material recycling. The method is particularly suitable for annual volumes from 1,000 up to around 20,000 parts and is therefore an attractive alternative to MIM (Metal Injection Molding) for projects with lower volumes. The big advantage is that no tooling costs are added, which opens the door to more customized solutions.
Benefits for ESMA customers
- Free design: complex geometries without support structures
- High precision: dimensional deviations below ±0.5%
- Dense and strong materials: density above 95%
- Fine surface: approx. 6 µm Ra immediately after sintering
- Sustainable production: low energy consumption and minimal waste
From idea to finished component
AmesAdditive® MBJ is ideal for compact metal components, about the size of a tennis ball, that require high levels of detail or internal channels. The technology is already used in the automotive, energy, medical technology, electronics and aerospace industries.
AMES has been producing sintered parts since 1951 and is a long-standing partner of ESMA. Through the partnership with AMES, ESMA can now offer a complete solution: from design support and prototyping to series production.
Together, they pave the way for a new generation of efficient, sustainable and flexible metal manufacturing
