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Looking to add a touch of sophistication to your bike? Check out this sleek DMLS 3D-printed titanium alloy bike bottle cage in its raw titanium color!

This minimalist cage boasts a modern, industrial look with its natural titanium finish. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this cage is designed to securely hold your plastic water bottle, ensuring it stays in place even during the roughest rides. The bottle sits horizontally, with the cage providing ample support and stability.

The raw titanium color highlights the precision and craftsmanship of the DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) 3D printing process. This advanced technique allows for the creation of complex metal shapes with high strength and durability, making it perfect for innovative bike components like this bottle cage.

At FacFox, we were excited to print several of these bottle cages for the designer. 3D printing is ideal for small-batch production runs and creating intricate metal parts, making it a great choice for unique bike accessories.

FacFox offers a wide range of 3D printing services tailored to the bike industry. From lightweight handlebars and custom frames to unique, eye-catching accessories like this titanium bottle cage, our expertise and cutting-edge technology can help bring your cycling visions to life. Let FacFox help you elevate your bike's form and function – contact us today! 🚴‍♂️

Solution

• Step 1: Material Preparation. Titanium powder, chosen for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, was meticulously sieved and inspected to ensure consistent particle size and quality.
• Step 2: Digital Design. A detailed computer-aided design (CAD) model of the bike cage was created. This model specified the cage’s geometry, weight distribution, and internal structure for optimal performance.
• Step 3: 3D Printing. The prepared titanium powder was then loaded into a DMLS 3D printing machine. Using a high-powered laser beam, the machine meticulously melted and fused the powder layer by layer, following the pre-designed CAD model.
• Step 4: Support Removal. Once the printing process was complete, the cage was carefully removed from the build chamber. Support structures, used during printing to maintain the cage’s shape, were then meticulously removed using specialized tools.
• Step 5: Quality Control. The finished cage underwent rigorous quality control checks. This included dimensional inspections to ensure accuracy and surface finish examinations to confirm a smooth and flawless finish.
• Step 6: Post-Processing. While this specific cage remained unadulterated, in some cases, the cage might undergo additional post-processing steps like heat treatment to enhance its mechanical properties or media blasting for a specific surface texture.