UltiMaker Ultrafuse 17-4 PH Metal Filament 232647
Certified metal-composite filament for compatible UltiMaker 3D printers, producing 17-4 PH stainless steel components after industrial debinding and sintering.
Product Overview
UltiMaker Ultrafuse 17-4 PH is a specialised metal-polymer composite filament that lets compatible UltiMaker 3D printers produce complex stainless steel components. Designed for metal additive manufacturing, it combines accessible FFF 3D printing with an established industrial debinding and sintering process.
Based on 17-4 PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel, this material is suited to applications requiring high mechanical strength, stiffness, and corrosion resistance. It opens up new possibilities for functional metal parts, complex geometries and components that would otherwise require conventional metalworking processes.
Ultrafuse 17-4 PH is supported by dedicated UltiMaker printing profiles, helping users achieve reliable results while balancing part density, mechanical performance, detail, and production time.
Important:Â Printed components require subsequent industrial debinding and sintering before they become stainless steel parts. These post-processing stages are essential to achieving the intended material properties.
Key Features and Benefits
- Metal 3D printing: Produce metal components using a metal-polymer composite filament on compatible UltiMaker printers.
- 17-4 PH stainless steel: Designed for strong, stiff components with good corrosion resistance following appropriate post-processing.
- Complex geometries: Manufacture intricate shapes and functional components using FFF printing.
- Dedicated print profiles: Choose between Standard and Lightweight Experimental profiles to suit different part requirements.
- Flexible production: Create components that may be difficult or costly to manufacture using conventional subtractive methods.
- Industrial post-processing: Compatible with established debinding and sintering workflows for metal component production.
Printing Profiles
UltiMaker provides dedicated profiles for Ultrafuse 17-4 PH in UltiMaker Cura. The selected profile affects part density, mechanical performance, detail, and material usage.
Standard Profiles
The recommended starting point for most users, including those new to metal filament printing. Tuned for maximum density, high mechanical strength, and medium feature detail, it prioritises robust, consistent results.
Lightweight Experimental Profile
Designed to reduce part mass and printing time while maintaining acceptable structural integrity. This experimental profile is intended for experienced users who understand the trade-offs involved and can validate the resulting parts for their application.
Printer Compatibility
Ultrafuse 17-4 PH is intended for compatible UltiMaker systems with the appropriate material profile and print core configuration.
Compatible printer models:
- UltiMaker S3
- UltiMaker S5
- UltiMaker S5 Pro Bundle configurations, subject to compatibility requirements
- UltiMaker S7
- UltiMaker Factor 4
Print core compatibility: CC 0.4 mm.
For single-extrusion printing, Extruder 2 must be disabled in the printer configuration. Ensure the selected printer, print core, and material profile are supported in UltiMaker Cura before starting a print.
Compatibility and profile availability can vary by printer configuration and software version. Check the current UltiMaker material guidance before use.
Important Processing Requirements
Ultrafuse 17-4 PH does not produce a finished stainless steel component directly from the printer.
After printing, components must undergo industrial debinding and sintering. This removes the polymer binder and consolidates the metal into its final form. Parts also shrink during this process, so the material profile and component design must account for dimensional changes.
Suitable post-processing equipment or a qualified external debinding and sintering service is therefore required. Final mechanical properties depend on the processing conditions and any subsequent heat treatment.
Plot it Opinion
Ultrafuse 17-4 PH extends the capabilities of compatible UltiMaker 3D printers beyond conventional polymer prototyping and production. For engineering teams looking to manufacture complex stainless steel components, it offers an alternative route to metal part production without printing directly with loose metal powder.
The important consideration is the complete manufacturing workflow. Printer compatibility, part design, profile selection, and access to suitable debinding and sintering facilities all need to be considered before committing to production.
