ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Additive Manufacturing of Metals Using the MEX Method: Process Characteristics and Performance Properties-A Review.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- 3D & 4D Printing-In Engineering Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Continuous Filament Fabrication Technology and Its Mechanical Properties for Thin-Walled Component.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Compared to traditional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing (AM) enables the production of parts with arbitrary structures, effectively addressing the challenges faced when fabricating complex geometries using conventional techniques. The dynamic development of this technology has led to the emergence of increasingly advanced materials. One of the best examples is metal-polymer composites, which allow the manufacturing of fully dense components consisting of stainless steel and titanium alloys, employing the widely available AM technology based on material extrusion (MEX). Metallic materials intended for this type of 3D printing may serve as an alternative to currently prevalent techniques including techniques like selective laser melting (SLM), owing to significantly lower equipment and material costs. Particularly applicable in low-volume production, where total costs and manufacturing time are critical factors, MEX technology of polymer-metallic composites offer relatively fast and economical AM of metal components, proving beneficial during the design of geometrically complex, and low-cost equipment. Due to the significant advancements in AM technology, this review focuses on the latest developments in the additive manufacturing of metallic components using the MEX approach. The discussion encompasses the printing process characteristics, materials tailored to this technology, and post-processing steps (debinding and sintering) necessary for obtaining fully metallic MEX components. Additionally, the article characterizes the printing process parameters and their influence on the functional characteristics of the resulting components. Finally, it presents the drawbacks of the process, identifies gaps in existing research, and outlines challenges in refining the technology.
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