METAL LASER SINTERING MATERIALS

Aluminium - AlSi10Mg
Aluminium has a density of 2.7 g/cm3 and has a melting point of 660 centigrade. It can be processed relatively easily by casting, machining and pressing. Due to its low strength it is used to produce alloys from silicon, magnesium, copper, manganese and zinc. Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) can also be found extensively as a ceramic.

 

Material Properties Low density Good alloying properties Good processability (casting and pressing etc.) Good electrical conductivity

Areas of Applications Automotive Aerospace Consumer goods

Stainless Steel 17-4
This precipitation-hardenable 17-4 Stainless steel is low nitrogen and has a phosphor content of less than 0.025%. With excellent machining and weldability characteristics, along with good mechanical properties, we create many prototype and small series production runs for the Medical & Aerospace verticals.

 

Material Properties Great hardness, good durability Corrosion resistance Good Ductility

Areas of Applications Aerospace Medical Oil & Gas Automotive

Stainless Steel - 316L
Stainless steels are known for their low nitrogen and phosphor content of less than 0.025% and today these materials are widely used in the mold making industry.

 

 

 

Material Properties Great hardness, good durability Excellent weldability Corrosion resistance

Areas of Applications Plastic injection and pressure diecasting molds Maritime Automotive

Nickel-base alloys - Inconel 625 & 718
Developed in the early 1960's, IN718 is still considered the material of choice for the majority of aircraft engine components with service temperatures below 1200°F (650°C). Inconel 718 is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-chromium alloy containing significant amounts of iron, niobium, and molybdenum along with lesser amounts of aluminum and titanium. It combines corrosion resistance and high strength with outstanding weldability including resistance to postweld cracking. The alloy has excellent creep-rupture strength at temperatures to 1300°F (700°C).

Material Properties Corrosion resistance Excellent mechanical strength up to 700°C Outstanding Weldability

Areas of Applications Aerospace Energy Technology Tool & Die

Cobalt-Chrome - CoCr
Cobalt-Chrome alloys are standard alloys in the medical and dental fields. Due to the high hardness, Cobalt-Chrome alloys are used to produce dental prostheses. This is also influenced by the biocompatibility of the alloy. Being a tough material, Cobalt-Chrome alloy is usually cast and not machined. Other uses for Cobalt-Chrome are prosthesis and knee or and hip joint implants.

 

 

Material Properties Good toughness Corrosion resistance High strength Bio-compatibility

Areas of Applications Medical technology Dental technology High temperature

Titanium - TiAl6V4
The material is particularly resistant to corrosion and with high mechanical properties compared to the low specific weight. Pure titanium has a density of 4.54 g/cm³ with a melting point of 1677°C.

 

 

Material Properties High strength at low density Corrosion resistance Bio-compatibility Low thermal expansion

Areas of Applications Medical Technology Aerospace Automotive Jewelry and Design Maritime applications

Engineering:
Support Removal

Minimal Finishing

Shot peened

Engineering Plus:
All supported surfaces finished

All surfaces shot-peened

Features deemed critical hand finished to spec

Forecast Quality:

All supported surfaces finished

All surfaces shot-peened

Features deemed critical hand finished to spec

Model finished to very high aesthetic quality - tradeshow ready

Forecast Quality Plus:

All supported surfaces finished

All surfaces shot-peened

Features deemed critical hand finished to spec

Tightly toleranced features machined to spec

Model finished to very high aesthetic quality - tradeshow ready

Parts have post processing requirements e.g. polishing, powder coating, heat treat etc.