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HBD Metal 3D printing empowers automotive manufacturers to produce lightweight, complex components with exceptional speed, enhancing vehicle performance and sustainability.
How 3D Printing
is Making a Difference
Complex Structural Integration
in a Single Build
- Advantage: Enables one-piece manufacturing of intricate aluminum alloy structures, reducing assembly steps and improving part performance.
- Problem Solved: Eliminates the need for traditional multi-part assembly, reducing weight, enhancing strength, and minimizing potential failure points.
- Typical Application: Aluminum Alloy E-Drive Housing
Lattice Structures for Weight
Reduction & Heat Dissipation
- Advantage: 3D-printed lattice structures optimize strength-to-weight ratio and enhance passive cooling performance.
- Problem Solved: Reduces overall vehicle weight, improves fuel efficiency or battery performance, and enhances cooling efficiency in high-performance automotive applications.
- Typical Application: Formula Racing Car Radiator
Integrated Motorcycle Frame for
Lightweight Optimization
- Advantage: Enables greater design freedom while preserving structural strength.
- Problem Solved: Reduces weight by up to 20% through topological optimization, supporting more sustainable and efficient manufacturing.
- Typical Application: Motorcycle Frame Structure
Recommended Models
HBD 350
Build Volume :
325mm × 325mm × 400mm
(height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
HBD 400
Build Volume :
350mm × 400mm × 400mm
(height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
6 Lasers, 500W/1000W
HBD 500
Build Volume :
430mm × 520mm × 520mm
(height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
3 Lasers, 500W/1000W
HBD 350
Build Volume :
325mm × 325mm × 400mm (height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
Build Volume
158mmx 100mm
Laser Power
1 Laser, 300W
2 Lasers,300W
2 Lasers,300W
HBD 400
Build Volume :
350mm × 400mm × 400mm (height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
6 Lasers, 500W/1000W
Build Volume
158mmx 100mm
Laser Power
1 Laser, 300W
2 Lasers,300W
2 Lasers,300W
HBD 500
Build Volume :
430mm × 520mm × 520mm (height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
3 Lasers, 500W/1000W
Build Volume
158mmx 100mm
Laser Power
1 Laser, 300W
2 Lasers,300W
2 Lasers,300W
The Right Materials for the
Perfect Transportation Solution
Stainless Steel
(316L)
Why Choose It :
Excellent corrosion resistance and good machinability—ideal for molds exposed to humid or corrosive environments.
Best For :
Exhaust system components, brackets, and fuel injection parts.
Titanium Alloy
(Ti6Al4V)
Why Choose It :
High strength, low density, and outstanding corrosion resistance—ideal for critical aerospace components.
Best For :
Airframe structures, engine parts, and landing gear components.
Stainless Steel
(316L)
Why Choose It :
Corrosion-resistant, strong, and durable—ideal for automotive components exposed to harsh environments.
Best For :
Exhaust system components, brackets, and fuel injection parts.
Corrax
(CX)
Why Choose It :
Excellent corrosion resistance, high toughness, and good polish ability—ideal for tooling and mold applications in automotive manufacturing.
Best For :
Injection molding tools, die-casting molds, and wear-resistant automotive tooling.
Aluminum Alloy
(AlSi10Mg)
Why Choose It :
Lightweight, strong, and thermally conductive—helping to improve fuel efficiency and vehicle performance.
Best For :
Lightweight structural parts, heat exchangers, and suspension components.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Partners and Clients
"At Tongji, we explore advanced manufacturing to support next-gen automotive systems. HBD's metal 3D printing overcame traditional machining limits, enabling production of complex components like our exhaust manifold. The final part achieved a perfect fit and met stringent high-pressure gas-tightness and durability standards."
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“As a university committed to engineering excellence, our SAE Racing Team constantly seeks advanced solutions. HBD's titanium alloy 3D printing helped us overcome traditional manufacturing constraints. With their support, we produced complex, high-precision components like brake discs and structural parts for our race car. These parts integrated seamlessly and met demanding racing performance standards.”
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Ready to Redefine Automotive Manufacturing?
Reach out to our team to discover how HBD’s advanced metal 3D printing technology can meet your automotive manufacturing needs. Let’s drive innovation together!
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