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Metal 3D Printing Powder Materials Selection Guide

Detailed comparison of stainless steel/aluminum/titanium/superalloy/cobalt-chrome metal powders for SLM/EBM processes.

Metal 3D Printing Powder Materials Selection Guide

Metal Powders: SLM/EBM Materials

Metal 3D printing demands strict powder specifications. Particle size, sphericity and oxygen content all affect final quality.

316L Stainless Steel

  • Features: corrosion resistant, machinable, cost-effective
  • Performance: tensile 550MPa, elongation 30%
  • Applications: medical devices, chemical equipment, hardware

17-4PH Stainless Steel

  • Features: precipitation hardening, high strength
  • Performance: tensile 1150MPa (after heat treatment)
  • Applications: tools, molds, high-strength structural parts

AlSi10Mg Aluminum

  • Features: lightweight, good thermal conductivity, heat-treatable
  • Performance: tensile 350MPa (after heat treatment)
  • Applications: automotive parts, heat sinks, enclosures

Ti6Al4V Titanium

  • Features: high specific strength, corrosion resistant, biocompatible
  • Performance: tensile 1050MPa
  • Applications: aerospace structures, medical implants

Inconel 718 Superalloy

  • Features: heat resistant to 650C, corrosion resistant
  • Applications: gas turbines, engine components

Cobalt-Chrome

  • Features: high hardness, wear resistant, biocompatible
  • Applications: dental restorations, artificial joints
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