Metal Powder Optimized for Selective Laser Melting

SLM Solutions' Material Competence Selective Laser Melting Pioneers As an inventor of the selective laser melting process, SLM Solutions focuses on the development and distribution of the most innovative, production-oriented metal additive manufacturing systems. SLM Solutions pioneered multi-laser technology and focuses exclusively on the advancement of selective laser melting. Our focus is to be a leader in product performance and innovation and for you, as our customer, to benefit from that approach. The SLM Solutions Group AG is a publicly traded company headquartered in Lübeck, Germany with...

Material Expertise From Dental Prostheses to Turbine Blades Customers from various sectors utilize selective laser melting machines and metal powder material from SLM Solutions to produce complex parts for a wide range of applications, each with its own strict mechanical requirements. Dental Prostheses Medical Technology ASCO's Ti6Al4V combined-assembly gooseneck bracket flap actuation component achieved 31% weight savings and reduced production time. This AlSi10Mg steering knuckle from Hirschvogel Tech Solutions integrated load-adapted supports to lightweight and realized 40% material savings....

AlSi10Mg AlSilOMg is a hardenable aluminum-alloy widely used in additive manufacturing suitable for thin-walled components with high corrosion resistance, as well as thermal and electrical conductivity properties. Featuring a nearly non-porous texture, it is ideal for highly stressed parts maintaining dynamic load capacity. Chemical Composition (nominal) % Mechanical Formula Symbol As-Built2 Heat Treated Offset yield strength Rp02 [MPa] 260 Mean roughness depth Rz [gm] 65 Material Characteristics Good corrosion resistance High electrical conductivity High strength while maintaining dynamic load...

AlSi9Cu3 AlSi9Cu3 is an Al-based light metal used in applications requiring good high-temperature strength, low density and good corrosion resistance. The alloy is typically used to produce components with high strength and high dynamic loadability. Chemical Composition (nominal) % Material Characteristics Excellent SLM® processability Good electrical conductivity Good high temperature strength High thermal conductivity Typical Application Areas Aerospace Automotive Research & Prototyping Mechanical Formula Symbol As-built2Data1 and Unit Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 415 Offset yield strength Rp0...

Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) is the high purity version of Ti6Al4V (Grade 5), the most widely used titanium-based alloy in the world. Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) stands out because of its thermal expansion coefficient, biocompatibility, high strength at low density and excellent corrosion resistance. Chemical Composition (nominal) % Material Characteristics Good corrosion resistance High specific strength High cycle fatigue strength High toughness Typical Application Areas ■ Orthopedic implants Aerospace Automotive Energy applications Mechanical Formula Symbol As-Built2 Heat + HIP Offset yield strength...

Ti (Grade 2) Ti Grade 2 titanium-alloy is a commercially pure titanium grade with excellent biocompatibility and good mechanical properties. Ti (Grade 2) is widely used in many different applications that require excellent corrosion resistance, strength, ductility and low density. Chemical Composition (nominal) % Material Characteristics Excellent biocompatibility Excellent corrosion resistance to sea water Good ductility Moderate strength Typical Application Areas Medical Aerospace Chemical / Petrochemical Mechanical Formula Symbol As-Built2Data1 and Unit Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 700 Offset...

HX nickel is a nickel-chromium-iron-alloy important for high-temperature applications in corrosive environments for a number of industries. In a corrosive environment, this alloy can be used up to 1177 °C for static components, while creep strength is given up to 850 °C. Chemical Composition (nominal) % IN625 IN625 is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-chromium alloy containing significant amounts of iron, niobium, and molybdenum. It combines high corrosion resistance and strength with outstanding weldability and resistance to postweld cracking. This alloy has excellent creep-rupture strength...

IN718 is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-chromium alloy combining good corrosion resistance at low and high temperatures up to 1000°C. The alloy shows outstanding weldability including resistance to postweld cracking. Furthermore, the material has excellent tensile, fatigue, creep and rupture strength at temperatures up to 700°C. Chemical Composition (nominal) % IN939 IN939 is a highly heat- and corrosion resistant nickel based alloy. It can be used at temperatures up to 700°C, making it ideally suited for aerospace technologies and turbine production. Nickel-based alloys exhibit good mechanical...

316L is a stainless steel known for good hardness with a high ductility. 316L has versatile applications where corrosion-resistance is important, such as in medical technologies, the automotive industry as well as in aerospace engineering. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Element / Material Material Characteristics Very good corrosion resistance High strength under elevated temperatures High ductility Typical Application Areas Aerospace / Automotive Surgical instruments Offshore installations Food industry Mechanical Formula Symbol As-Built2 Heat Treated Offset yield strength RP02 [MPa] 505...

17-4PH (1.4542) 17-4PH is a martensitic precipitation-hardenable Cr-Ni-Cu-steel possessing high strength and toughness. A versatile material, it provides an outstanding combination of good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties at temperatures up to 320°C and is suitable for heavy-strain applications, thanks to its high wear resistance. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Material Characteristics Martensitic hardenable High toughness High tensile strength Good properties up to ca. 400°C Typical Application Areas Injection molding Engineering parts Automotive Aerospace Mechanical Formula...