What is a HIPed build plate?

HIPed build plates are produced using hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and powder metallurgy. They are 100% dense with a fine-grain microstructure, designed to minimize warping and ensure precise 3D printing results.

What materials are compatible with HIPed build plates?

These metal build plates are ideal for titanium, steel, and aluminum printing in additive manufacturing, providing stable performance and high precision.

How does the fine-grain microstructure improve printing?

The dense, fine-grain structure reduces warping and distortion during additive manufacturing, ensuring consistent first layers and dimensional accuracy.

Can I position parts freely on the HIPed build plate?

Yes, HIPed plates offer flexible part placement, allowing easier and more versatile positioning on the build surface.

How long do HIPed build plates last compared to standard plates?

HIPed build plates have an extended lifespan, lasting up to 10× longer than standard metal build plates due to their uniformity and quality construction.

Do HIPed build plates handle thermal stress well?

Yes, they feature optimized thermal performance, with no alpha-case inclusions, acting as an efficient heat sink for stable printing.

What industries benefit most from HIPed build plates?

HIPed plates are ideal for aerospace, medical, and industrial 3D printing applications where precision, reliability, and thermal management are critical.

Where are HIPed build plates manufactured?

These high-quality build plates are manufactured in the USA, CA, ensuring compliance with strict production standards.

Can HIPed build plates be used on any 3D printer?

They are designed for high-precision additive manufacturing and serve as a 3D printer build plate, metal printing platform, or additive manufacturing build plate, compatible with machines designed for HIPed metal parts.

What makes HIPed build plates better than standard rolled plates?

HIPed plates provide improved uniformity, reduced distortion, longer lifespan, flexible part placement, and optimized thermal performance, making them superior for high-precision and demanding 3D printing applications.

What are metal build plates for 3D printing?

Metal build plates are high-quality surfaces used in additive manufacturing to provide stability, improve thermal management, and ensure precision during 3D printing of metal and composite parts.

What materials are used for metal build plates?

Metal build plates are typically made from Ti6Al4V Grade 5, Ti6Al4V Grade 23, Cp Ti Grade 2, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, or custom powders provided by customers.

What is HIPed build plate technology?

HIPed (Hot Isostatic Pressing) build plates are produced by subjecting powders to high temperature and pressure, resulting in fully dense, fine-grain metal plates that minimize warping and improve precision.

What are the benefits of HIPed metal build plates?

HIPed build plates offer superior uniformity, reduced distortion, extended lifespan, optimized thermal performance, and flexibility in part placement during 3D printing.

What industries use metal build plates?

Industries include medical (dental implants, RPDs), aerospace (lightweight wings, turbine components), automotive (robotic mounts), power engineering (turbine cooling), precision tools, and large-scale 3D printing applications.

How does a metal build plate improve 3D print quality?

Metal build plates provide a stable, uniform surface that minimizes warping and distortion, ensuring precise first layers and consistent part accuracy.

Can custom thicknesses be ordered?

Yes, metal build plates can be manufactured to custom thicknesses and cut to size according to your project requirements.

What shapes are available for metal build plates?

Plates can be made in square, rectangular, circular, ring-shaped, or other custom shapes to fit specific 3D printing applications.

Are metal build plates durable?

Yes, HIPed metal build plates can last up to 10 times longer than standard plates due to their dense microstructure and superior mechanical properties.

Where are Additive Plus metal build plates manufactured?

All metal build plates are proudly made in California, USA, ensuring high-quality standards and precise fabrication.

Can metal build plates handle high temperatures?

Yes, these plates have excellent thermal performance and act as efficient heat sinks, suitable for high-temperature additive manufacturing processes.

Do metal build plates minimize part warping?

Yes, the fine-grain microstructure and uniform density of HIPed metal build plates significantly reduce warping and distortion during printing.

Can metal build plates be used with all metal 3D printers?

Yes, plates are compatible with most industrial metal 3D printers and can also be custom-sized for specific machines.

What is AMS 4994A compliance?

AMS 4994A is a standard specifying material quality and fabrication methods for titanium alloys, ensuring HIPed build plates meet rigorous aerospace and medical industry requirements.

Can build plates be produced from customer powders?

Yes, Additive Plus can fabricate build plates from customer-supplied HIPed powders, including over-spec or recycled materials.

Are metal build plates suitable for large-format printing?

Yes, Additive Plus can produce plates up to 600×600 mm (23.6×23.6 in) to support large-format additive manufacturing.

How does HIP improve metal plate quality?

HIP densifies powder uniformly, eliminates voids, and improves microstructure, resulting in strong, flat, and thermally stable build plates.

Can build plates be used for aerospace components?

Yes, HIPed metal build plates are ideal for aerospace applications due to their dimensional stability, high strength, and thermal performance.

What metals are most commonly used for build plates?

Common metals include Ti6Al4V Grade 5, Ti6Al4V Grade 23, Cp Ti Grade 2, and nickel-based alloys such as Inconel 625 and 718.

Do HIPed plates reduce alpha-case formation?

Yes, HIPed plates have no alpha-case inclusions or films, providing optimal thermal conductivity and surface integrity for printing.

Are build plates reusable?

Yes, with proper handling, HIPed metal build plates can be used for multiple printing cycles, extending their operational life.

Can build plates be cut or customized after HIP?

Yes, rectangular billets can be HIPed and then saw-cut to the required thickness, and plates can be tailored to custom shapes.

What industries benefit most from metal build plates?

Industries include medical, aerospace, automotive, power engineering, precision tooling, and any sector requiring high-quality metal additive manufacturing.

Are HIPed build plates expensive?

While HIPed plates have a higher upfront cost compared to standard plates, their durability, precision, and long lifespan provide cost efficiency in the long term.

Can build plates be used for ceramic or composite 3D printing?

Yes, metal build plates provide a stable platform for printing with ceramics, composites, and polymers requiring high thermal control.

How does a metal build plate affect first layer adhesion?

HIPed metal plates offer superior flatness and uniformity, improving first layer adhesion and reducing print failures.

Does Additive Plus offer custom orders for metal build plates?

Yes, Additive Plus can manufacture build plates to customer specifications, including custom sizes, thicknesses, shapes, and materials.

Can HIPed plates be shipped internationally?

Yes, Additive Plus ships HIPed metal build plates internationally, ensuring secure packaging for safe delivery.

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EOS M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Plate | M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform for Metal 3D Printing

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EOS M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Plate | M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform for Metal 3D Printing

$1,450

The M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform is a high-performance titanium build plate produced via HIP (hot isostatic pressing), engineered for EOS M280 systems. Designed for aerospace, medical, and high-value titanium 3D printing, this HIPed platform ensures material homogeneity, thermal stability, and exceptional first-layer precision for critical LPBF applications.

Need a HIPed titanium build platform for a different printer model or custom dimensions? Request a custom quote — we manufacture precision HIPed titanium build plates and additive manufacturing platforms for most metal AM systems.

Made in California

Other materials available upon request.

Material:
Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 (TC4)
Platform:
M280
Dimensions:
252×252×50 mm, 9.921×9.921×1.969 in

Package

1 plate 10 plates 5 plates

In stock
Delivery: 4-5 weeks

$1,450

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Metal Build Plates 3D Printing Materials, HIPed, Materials

Special pricing for bulk orders. Standard 4-5 weeks delivery.

Quantity	Price per plate 4-5 weeks delivery
1-5	$1450.00
5-10	$1421.00
10-50	$1378.00

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Description

The M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform is engineered via hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to produce high-density, fine-grain titanium plates compliant with AMS 4994A. This ensures minimal warping, consistent first-layer adhesion, and superior precision required for aerospace, medical, and high-value industrial additive manufacturing.

With its HIPed Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) construction, the build platform provides uniform thermal performance, acting as an effective heat sink while maintaining structural stability during long LPBF builds. Customizable thicknesses, shapes, and large sizes (up to 600×600 mm) are available, enabling tailored solutions for advanced 3D printing applications.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

HIPed Titanium Construction: Powder metallurgy and hot isostatic pressing yield 100% dense, fine-grain Ti64, minimizing distortion and alpha-case formation.
Improved Uniformity & Homogeneity: Ensures precise, consistent first layers and unrestricted part placement.
Optimized Thermal Performance: Serves as an effective heat sink for LPBF titanium printing, reducing warping and stress.
Extended Lifespan: HIPed plates last up to 10× longer than standard build plates.
Made in USA: Precision-manufactured in California for industrial-grade reliability.

MATERIAL OPTIONS & CUSTOMIZATION

Titanium alloys: Ti6Al4V Grade 5, Ti6Al4V Grade 23, Cp Ti Grade 2
Nickel superalloys: IN625, IN718
Custom powders: Customer-supplied HIPed or over-spec powders
Plate sizes: Up to 600×600 mm / custom shapes including square, ring, circular
Thickness: Customizable to fit unique printer or part requirements

We also offer machine-to-print HIPed build plates tailored to customer printers and production workflows.

APPLICATIONS

Aerospace: Lightweight structural components, engine parts, and airframe assemblies
Medical & Dental: Orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, dental frameworks
Automotive: High-precision mounts and performance components
Power Engineering: Turbine cooling testbeds and precision tooling
Precision Tools: Mold conformal cooling, specialized tooling
Large-Format Builds: Custom plates for advanced industrial LPBF systems

Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)

Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is a materials fabrication process in which a starting powder or a remolded shape is simultaneously subjected to both high temperatures and high isostatic pressures, using a gas transfer medium.
This technique has developed from an invention conceived before the 1960s, used initially for the primary purpose of fabricating clad nuclear fuel elements and referred to as “gas pressure bonding”.
Today, it is employed for a broad range of metallic and nonmetallic materials. The three most common industrial applications are post densification of cemented carbides, sintering of specialty steels and the healing of super alloy and titanium castings.

Brand Additive Plus
Country of origin USA
Platform M280
Material Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 (TC4)
Package 1 plate, 10 plates, 5 plates
Dimensions 252×252×50 mm, 9.921×9.921×1.969 in

Materials

HIPed Titanium Construction: Powder metallurgy and hot isostatic pressing yield 100% dense, fine-grain Ti64, minimizing distortion and alpha-case formation.

Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 (TC4)

Frequently asked questions

How does the M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform improve LPBF printing precision?

The HIPed Ti64 structure ensures 100% density and a fine-grain microstructure, minimizing warping and providing highly consistent first-layer adhesion on EOS M280 systems.

Can the M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform be used with custom powders?

Yes. Build plates can be manufactured from HIPed powders supplied by the customer, including over-spec or partially used titanium powders.

What advantages does HIPed titanium provide over standard Ti64 build plates?

HIPed plates offer superior uniformity, homogeneity, thermal performance, and lifespan—up to 10× longer—compared to standard titanium plates.

Is the M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform suitable for large-format additive manufacturing?

Yes. Plates can be produced up to 600×600 mm, supporting advanced or multi-part LPBF production workflows.

How does this HIPed titanium build platform reduce thermal stress?

The HIPed structure eliminates alpha-case films, improves heat conduction, and maintains flatness across the plate, reducing residual stress and warping during high-temperature titanium printing.

Can custom thickness and shapes be produced for the M280 HIPed Ti64 Build Platform?

Absolutely. Square, circular, ring, and custom-shaped platforms can be fabricated with tailored thickness to meet specific printer or part requirements.

Which industries benefit most from HIPed titanium build platforms?

Aerospace, medical & dental, automotive high-performance, power engineering, and precision tooling applications all gain improved print reliability and material integrity.