Abstract: The fabrication of metal components by powder bed fusion and direct energy deposition is time- and energy-consuming and expensive. The filament extrusion AM-based technique uses a unique metal feedstock that combines a multi-component binder with sinterable metal powders, followed by de-binding and sintering to produce metal components at an affordable price. The polymeric binder is essential component for a successful fabrication part and to maintain its mechanical strength. This study describes the fabrication of stainless steel 316L (SS316L) components using the fused deposition modelling technique (FFFm) through a number of optimisation phases.