Aluminum

SLM / DMLS 

This strong and lightweight material features good thermal properties and is widely used for functional metal parts.

About

Aluminum alloy (AlSi10Mg) is a strong, low-weight material with good thermal properties. It is printed by sintering aluminum powder together with a laser to produce metal parts that are equally as good as machined models. 3D printed aluminum does not look like traditional shiny milled aluminum. Instead, it has a matte gray finish with a slightly rougher and less defined surface. The subtle sparkle you will notice is caused by the presence of silicon in the alloy.

Technical Details

Accuracy
±0.2% (lower limit of ±0.2 mm)
Density
2.67 g/cm³
Min. wall thickness
1 mm

Technical Properties

Tensile strength
332 - 480 MPa
Tensile modulus
70000 - 76000 MPa
Tensile elongation
7 - 11%
Warping risk
N/A

Finishes

  • Standard Matte
  • Deburred
  • Sandblasted
  • Glassblasted

Colors

 

Properties

  • Strong
  • Heat resistant
  • Functional