--- title: Metal 3D Printing Service for Spare Parts | TheSteelPrinters description: We 3D print metal parts with high-resolution and uniform mechanical properties. We offer an end to end print service worldwide. --- [Skip to content](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/3d-printing#main-content) [![](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_PNG.png?width=459&height=187&name=Logo_PNG.png)](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/?hsLang=en) - [About us](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [3D PART IDENTIFICATION](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-identification) - [Part Digitalisation](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation) - [Design Optimisation](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation) - [3D Printing Manufacturing](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/3d-printing) - [Post-Processing & Quality Control](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control) - [Part Gallery](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/part-gallery) - Learn Show submenu for Learn - [Blog](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/news) - [Resources](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/resources) - [Research Projects](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/research-projects) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About us](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [3D PART IDENTIFICATION](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-identification) - [Part Digitalisation](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation) - [Design Optimisation](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation) - [3D Printing Manufacturing](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/3d-printing) - [Post-Processing & Quality Control](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control) - [Part Gallery](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/part-gallery) - Learn Show submenu for Learn - [Blog](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/news) - [Resources](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/resources) - [Research Projects](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/research-projects) - [Speak to an Expert](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/3d-print-on-demand) - Ask for a Quote [Speak to an Expert](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/3d-print-on-demand?hsLang=en) [Ask for a Quote](https://app.digifabster.com/thesteelprinters/widget/upload/) # METAL 3D PRINTING PRODUCTION ### Transforming a digital model to a physical part [![SEE SUBSCRIPTIONS +](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20348224/3832cc5d-c7fa-4520-8214-d42c7b2bac8a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20348224/3832cc5d-c7fa-4520-8214-d42c7b2bac8a) ![home-fingerprint](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home-fingerprint.png?width=900&name=home-fingerprint.png) ![STEEL_PRINTERS_WEB_048_YM4G7820_1 (1)](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/STEEL_PRINTERS_WEB_048_YM4G7820_1%20(1).jpg?width=1400&name=STEEL_PRINTERS_WEB_048_YM4G7820_1%20(1).jpg "STEEL_PRINTERS_WEB_048_YM4G7820_1 (1)") ## Localised Manufacturing Located across Europe, our industrial metal 3D printers are running 24/7, meaning we can minimise your production lead-time and ensure a fast turnaround. Whether you choose our [end-to-end subscription](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/3d-print-subscription?hsLang=en) or [print-on-demand](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/3d-print-on-demand?hsLang=en) service, we guarantee reliable and repeatable quality from all our manufacturing sites. ### Industrial 3D Printing Solution We print metal parts using our Laser Powder-Bed Fusion (LPBF) printers, capable of producing end-use parts with high-resolution and uniform mechanical properties equivalent to conventionally casted parts. Our printers allow for the production of complex large parts, with a maximum size of 400mm x 400mm x 356mm, at an industrial scale. Whether you’re looking for bespoke or regular production parts - we can deliver what you need. We’re continuously expanding our printing capacity and capabilities, including new production sites and printing technologies. Get in touch to find out more about the future of [3D printing](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/resources/case-study/3d-printing-obsolete-parts?hsLang=en) metal spare parts for your business. ### Before and After Printing To print a part you need a digital model of your part to load into the printer. TheSteelPrinters can help you to [create a digital model](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation?hsLang=en) and [optimise your design](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation?hsLang=en) to maximise the benefits of [3D printing](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/news/metal-3d-printing-vs.-traditional-manufacturing-which-should-you-choose?hsLang=en). In most cases, after a part is printed, additional machining is required to achieve the tightest tolerances. We manage [this step](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control?hsLang=en)for you, to ensure the part is delivered with the highest quality finish. ### Multiple Material Options We’re always innovating and building upon our knowledge of metal [3D printing](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/resources/case-study/bespoke-design-solutions-using-metal-3d-printing?hsLang=en). Over the years we have refined our [3D printing process](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/news/a-brief-guide-to-the-metal-3d-printing-of-spare-parts?hsLang=en) and parameters to achieve superior performance characteristics with the materials we use. To date, our portfolio of trialled and tested printing materials includes: - Maraging Steel (MS1) - Stainless Steel (316L) - Inconel Alloy (IN718) If you would like to print in a material not listed above, please reach out to us. We’re qualifying new materials and would like to learn more about your application needs for [using 3D metal printing](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/resources/case-study/reducing-operational-downtime-risk-with-3d-printing?hsLang=en) In addition to metal printing, we can also print in various plastic materials for the production of rapid prototypes and end-use parts. 01 [![](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteelPrinters/images/module-icons/case-study-placeholder.jpg)](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-identification?hsLang=en) ### [3D Part Identification](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-identification?hsLang=en) [Leveraging digital tools and our in-depth industry knowledge, we identify parts ideal for 3D printing. Most importantly, ones that generate economic value for you.](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-identification?hsLang=en) [Learn More](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-identification?hsLang=en) 02 [![](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteelPrinters/images/module-icons/case-study-placeholder.jpg)](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation?hsLang=en) ### [Part Digitalisation](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation?hsLang=en) [Once a part is identified, our designers create a 3D model of the part — which is needed for the printing process.](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation?hsLang=en) [Learn More](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/part-digitalisation?hsLang=en) 03 [![](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteelPrinters/images/module-icons/case-study-placeholder.jpg)](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation?hsLang=en) ### [Design Optimisation](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation?hsLang=en) [Before going to print, we optimise the design to improve manufacturability and the functional performance of the part.](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation?hsLang=en) [Learn More](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/design-optimisation?hsLang=en) 04 [![](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteelPrinters/images/module-icons/case-study-placeholder.jpg)](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control?hsLang=en) ### [Post-Processing & Quality Control](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control?hsLang=en) [Before shipping, parts are post-processed and quality checked to ensure they’re delivered with the highest quality finish.](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control?hsLang=en) [Learn More](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/services/quality-control?hsLang=en) ## Start Printing Your Parts With Us ## Subscription service End-to-end service including dedicated equipment and personnel [![SEE SERVICE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20348224/8abfe7ad-f49e-48ba-a777-0ed996987efd.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20348224/8abfe7ad-f49e-48ba-a777-0ed996987efd) ## Print on-demand Send us your 3D model file and we can print it from one of our printers closest to you [![SEE SERVICE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20348224/8d9ed504-5dc2-4772-9645-755f383d0416.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20348224/8d9ed504-5dc2-4772-9645-755f383d0416) [![the-steel-printers-logo-white](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/hubfs/the-steel-printers-logo-white.svg "the-steel-printers-logo-white")](https://thesteelprinters.com?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/contact-us) - [Careers](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/jobs) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/cookie-policy) - [Legal Warning](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/legal-warning) - [Purchasing Conditions](https://www.thesteelprinters.com/purchasing-conditions) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesteelprinters)