Direct Metal Laser Sintering MATERIALS
Metal powder materials are at the first step toward high-quality results. Through extensive testing and validation, Concept Laser metal powders are highly optimized for the LaserCUSING® process, and when paired with it’s corresponding parameter sets, will yield results that meet the highest industry standards.
| MATERIAL | Description | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation at Break | Modulus of Elasticity | Hardness | Maximum Operating Temperature | Thermal Conductivity | Conductivity Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) |
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH | Excellent weld-ability & corrosion resistance; Cost effective | 142 ± 7 ksi (980 ± 50 MPa) | 73 ± 7 ksi (500 ± 50 MPa) | 25 ± 5% | 25 ± 3 msi (170 ± 20 GPa) | 230 ± 20 HV1 | ~1022 °F (~550 °C) | 97 Btu in/(h ft2 °F/in) (14 W/m°C) | 7.8 x 10-6 in/in°F (14 x 10-6 m/m°C) |
| Stainless Steel 316L | Excellent weld-ability, corrosion resistance & ductility | 93 ± 7 ksi (640 ± 50 Mpa) | 77 ± 8.7 ksi (530 ± 60 Mpa) | 40 ± 15 % | typ. 85 HRB | ||||
| Aluminum AlSi10Mg | Low weight, high strength, & good thermal properties | 49 ± 6 ksi (340 ± 40 Mpa) | 36 ± 2 ksi (250 ±15 Mpa) | 1.5 ± 0.5 % | 120 ± 5 HBW | ||||
| Inconel 625 | High tensile, creep and rupture strengths | 130 ksi ± 7 ksi (900 ± 50 MPa) | 89 ksi ± 7 ksi (615 ± 50 MPa) | 42 ± 5% | 20.3 msi ± 3 msi (140 ± 20 GPa) | ~30 HRC (287 HB) | ~1200 °F (~650 °C) | ||
| Inconel 718 | Good tensile, creep & rupture strength; Fatigue resistance | 142 ± 7 ksi (980 ± 50 MPa) | 92 ± 7 ksi (634 ± 50 MPa) | 31 ± 5% | ~30 HRC (287 HB) | ~ 1200 °F (~650 °C) | 6.9 – 7.2 x 10-6 in/in°F (12.5 – 13 x 10-6 m/m°C) |
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| Titanium Ti64 | Biocompatible; Corrosion resistance | 166 ± 9 ksi (1,150 ± 60 MPa) | 150 ± 10 ksi (1,030 ± 70 MPa) | 11 ± 2% | 16 ± 1 msi (110 ± 7 GPa) | ~400 – 430 HV (41 – 44 HRC) | ~660 °F (~350 °C) | ||
| Cobalt Chrome CoCrMo | High tensile strength & hardness; Biocompatibility | 174 ± 22 ksi (1,200 ± 150 MPa) | 116 ± 15 ksi (800 ± 100 Mpa) | 24 ± 4% | 28 ± 3 msi (190 ± 20 GPa) | 35 – 45 HRC | 2100 °F (1150 °C) | 90 Btu in/(h ft2 °F/in) (13 W/m°C) | 7.6 – 8.4 x 10-6 in/in°F (13.6 – 15.1 x 10-6 m/m°C) |