Additive Manufacturing with AMPCO® Alloys
AMPCO METAL brings together over a century of metallurgical expertise and the latest additive manufacturing technologies to create new opportunities for precision engineering. Our high-performance copper alloys are optimized for 3D printing, delivering exceptional material properties, fine detail resolution, and mechanical integrity for demanding applications.
Advanced Manufacturing, Proven Materials
AMPCO METAL has been actively advancing additive manufacturing since 2019, establishing a dedicated 3D printing center equipped with state-of-the-art metal printers.
By combining our copper based alloys with modern additive processes, we achieve a fine microstructure and excellent elongation, often exceeding the mechanical performance of conventionally produced components. Through customized heat treatment, printed parts meet or surpass the strength, hardness, and conductivity of traditionally manufactured equivalents.
Expanding the Boundaries of Design
Additive manufacturing with AMPCO alloys gives designers and engineers freedom to explore geometries and features that were once impossible through conventional methods. Internal channels, bionic structures, and topology-optimized designs can be created with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
This approach allows the production of monolithic components such as inductors, heat exchangers, and molds without the need for solder joints or assembly, improving heat transfer, structural reliability, and efficiency.
The Next Generation of Copper Alloy Printing
AMPCO METAL is among the first to successfully produce printed parts using beryllium-containing and high-conductivity copper alloys, achieving mechanical and physical properties equal to or better than conventional production. These materials combine superior thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for tooling, energy systems, and high-performance engineering applications.
Alloy Portfolio for Additive Manufacturing
AMPCO METAL currently prints the following AMPCOLOY® high-performance copper alloys:
Powders for Additive Technologies
AMPCO METAL supplies high-quality copper alloy powders designed for a wide range of additive manufacturing processes, including:
- PBF-LB (Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam)
- PBF-EB (Powder Bed Fusion – Electron Beam)
- Laser Cladding
- Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
- Cold Gas Spraying
Custom alloy powders are available upon request, ensuring compatibility with any additive manufacturing setup.
Engineering the Future of Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing at AMPCO METAL redefines what’s possible in component design and production. Our alloys provide the perfect combination of performance, precision, and creative freedom which enables us to produce lighter, more efficient, and longer-lasting parts for industries that value excellence in both function and form.
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