Pure copper \u2013 the perfect metal for electrical and thermal conductivity \u2013 allows for geometrically optimized parts that were previously expensive, time-consuming, or impossible to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pure copper (>99.8%) is a ductile metal with high conductivity, typically difficult to machine, and formed into simple shapes when not 3D printing more complex designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copper\u2019s prime use is for thermal and electrical designs; but pure copper in the Markforged Metal X system goes beyond the norm. There\u2019s no exposure to powders, and no expensive vacuum systems are required. Pure copper has a high laser reflectance rate, making it very difficult to use with standard laser-based systems that often encounter adhesion failures and thermal cracking issues. This is not the case with the Metal X system. This is the only way to reliably, safely, and affordably 3D print a pure copper material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copper\u2019s high conductivity makes it an ideal material for many heat sinks and heat exchangers, power distribution components such as bus bars, manufacturing equipment including spot welding shanks, antennae for RF communications, and more. It is commonly used as an electrical conductor in power generation, distribution, circuitry, and many other types of electrical equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n