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Call us at 319-364-2473
or Contact Us via online form.

Small Metal 3D Prints

The smallest 3d metal prints we have run to date. Turned out very well. Even the small teeth in the gears turned out well. Printed in 17-4 Stainless Steel. Click Here for more information on 3d printing

3D Printing: Annealing a New Metal

We have just sintered a new metal at Rapids Reproductions! The A2 Tool Steel was not only sintered but annealed as well. Annealing is a heat treatment process that alters the micro structure of a material to change its electrical properties. Typically annealing is used to reduce hardness, increase ductility, and help eliminate internal stresses. […]

3D Printing in Metal

First Copper parts we have produced. Pictures of after the sinter and before. Copper is very thermal and electrically conductive therefore used in heatsinks and electronics.

Working From Home?

Working From Home with No or Limited Access to Your Work Printers?   Rapids has been helping several customers who are working from home and sending us their print files to get printed and delivered or shipped where ever they need to go.   Here’s a link to our Online form to send us digital […]

We Can Now Print in Copper!

Copper is a soft, ductile metal that is known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity. It is commonly used in welding processes, heat sinks, and electrical applications.