Selective Laser Melting, SLM
Available Materials
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) can utilize a variety of materials, including metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, cobalt-chrome, and nickel-based superalloys, allowing for versatile applications in various industries.
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless steel possesses high strength, corrosion resistance, excellent heat resistance, and superior polishing performance.
It has a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 to 6.3 μm and a density of ≥99%. The material allows for a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is smaller. It features a tensile strength of 560 MPa, yield strength of 480 MPa, an elastic modulus of 160 GPa, and an elongation at break of 30%.
Aluminum Alloy AlSi10Mg
AL Aluminum Alloy has high plasticity, excellent corrosion resistance, and good electrical and thermal conductivity. It easily endures pressure processing, stretching, and bending. Suitable for gas welding, argon arc welding, and spot welding, its production process is mature and stable, offering uniform material structure and low density.
Cast aluminum 3D printed components feature surface roughness between Ra 6.4 to 12.7 μm and a density of ≥99%, with a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is smaller. These components have a tensile strength of 330 MPa, yield strength of 245 MPa, an elastic modulus of 60 GPa, and an elongation at break of 4%.
Tool Steel MS1/18Ni300
Tool steel 3D printed components offer high toughness and excellent heat resistance, boasting a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 to 6.3 μm and a density of ≥99%. They are produced with a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is smaller. These parts have a tensile strength of 1000 MPa, a yield strength of 900 MPa, an elastic modulus of 160 GPa, and an elongation at break of 5%.
Titanium Alloy TC4/Ti6Al4V
Titanium alloy 3D printed components are lightweight, yet boast high strength and low density, with excellent mechanical properties, toughness, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.
They have a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 to 6.3 μm and a density of ≥99%. Manufactured with a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is smaller, these parts achieve a tensile strength of 900 MPa, a yield strength of 800 MPa, an elastic modulus of 100 GPa, and an elongation at break of 5%.
Nickel-based Superalloy Inconel718
Nickel-based superalloys exhibit high tensile strength, fatigue strength, creep resistance, and fracture strength at 700°C, along with excellent oxidation resistance at 1000°C and stable chemical properties at low temperatures. They also offer good weldability.
3D-printed components made from nickel-based superalloys have a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 to 6.3 μm and a density of ≥99%. These parts are produced within a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is smaller, and possess a tensile strength of 980 MPa, yield strength of 780 MPa, elastic modulus of 140 GPa, and an elongation at break of 16%.
Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum Alloy CoCr-2Lc/MP1
Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy 3D printed components have a surface roughness of Ra 1.6 to 3.1 μm and a density of ≥99%. They are manufactured with a tolerance of 50 microns, featuring a tensile strength of 1050 MPa, a yield strength of 700 MPa, an elastic modulus of 180 GPa, and an elongation at break of 25%.
Cobalt-chromium-tungsten Alloy CoCrW
Cobalt-chromium alloy is a high-temperature alloy primarily composed of cobalt and chromium. It offers excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, resulting in parts that are strong, heat-resistant, and biocompatible.
Cobalt-chromium-tungsten alloy 3D printed components have a surface roughness of Ra 1.6 to 3.1 μm and a density of ≥99%. These parts are produced with a tolerance of 50 microns, exhibiting a tensile strength of 1000 MPa, yield strength of 621 MPa, elastic modulus of 210 GPa, and an elongation at break of 10%.
Tin Bronze QSN6.5-0.4
Tin bronze is an alloy primarily consisting of 3% to 14% tin, used for elastic and wear-resistant components.
3D-printed tin bronze parts exhibit a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 to 6.3 μm and a density of ≥99%. They are produced with a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is smaller. These components have a tensile strength of 300 MPa, a yield strength of 160 MPa, an elastic modulus of 90 GPa, and an elongation at break of 5%.
Chromium Bronze QCr1
Chromium bronze, a copper alloy with 0.4% to 1.1% chromium, is commonly used in high-temperature, conductive, and wear-resistant electrical equipment parts.
3D-printed chromium bronze components have a surface roughness of Ra 3.2 to 6.3 μm and a density of ≥99%, produced with a tolerance of 200 microns or 0.2%, whichever is less. These parts exhibit a tensile strength of 230 MPa, a yield strength of 130 MPa, an elastic modulus of 90 GPa, and 5% elongation at break.