Metal powder for additive manufacturing

Aluminum AlSi9Cu3-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to heat-resistant aluminum alloy 3.2163 (AlSiCu3) in accordance with the DIN EN 1706 standard. The precipitation hardening of the alloy ensures both a good level of strength and hardness at room temperature, as well as improved heat resistance.

Aluminum AlSi10Mg-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy 3.2381 (AlSi10Mg), in accordance with the DIN EN 1706 standard. The alloy stands out due to its very high specific strength, good thermal properties, and a high level of thermal shock resistance.

Characteristic properties:

• High specific strength
• High dynamic load capacity
• High level of corrosion resistance
• Low weight

Typical industries:

• Automotive industry
• Aviation and aerospace
• Mechanical engineering 

Aluminum AlSi12-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy 3.2582 (AlSi12Mg), in accordance with the DIN EN 1706 standard. The eutectic alloy has very high specific strength, good thermal properties, and a high level of hot cracking resistance.

Characteristic properties:

• High specific strength
• Very good corrosion resistance
• Excellent welding properties
• Low weight

Typical industries:

• Automotive industry
• Aviation and aerospace
• Mechanical engineering 

Stainless steel 316L-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the corrosion-resistant CrNi steel 1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2) in accordance with the DIN EN 10088-1 standard. The high proportions of the elements chromium and nickel provide very high corrosion resistance by forming a passivation layer on the surface.

Characteristic properties:

• High level of corrosion resistance due to passivation layer
• High level of toughness and ductility
• High resistance to acids

Typical industries:

• Medical technology
• Oil and gas industry
• Shipbuilding

Stainless steel 630-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel 1.4542 (X5CrNiCuNb17-4) in accordance with the DIN EN 10088-1 standard. The alloy stands out due to the combination of very good mechanical properties and its corrosion resistance.

Characteristic properties:

• Very good mechanical properties
• Good corrosion resistance
• Good forgeability
• Good weldability

Typical industries:

• System construction
• Automotive industry
• Aviation and aerospace

Mediloy S-Co is a powder which is made from a CoCr-based alloy and has been developed specifically for use in dental technology. Mediloy S-Co is a Class IIa medical product in accordance with the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. TRUMPF offers this product in collaboration with BEGO. Mediloy S-Co has been tested and certified specifically for LMF applications with TRUMPF parameters on TruPrint systems. The alloy also corresponds to the ISO 22674:2006 (Type 4) and EN ISO 9693-1 standards.

Characteristic properties:

• Very good corrosion resistance
• Outstanding biocompatibility
• Very good strength and hardness

Typical industries:

• Medical/dental technology

CoCr-B LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. Parts created using this powder correspond to the alloy 2.4778 (CoCr28Mo6) in accordance with the ASTM-F75-12 standard. The alloy stands out due to its excellent biocompatibility, as well as its high resistance to wear.

Characteristic properties:

• High tensile and rigidity
• High level of corrosion resistance due to passivation layer made from chromium oxide
• Very good biocompatibility
• High level of hardness and high wear resistance due to precipitation of carbides
• High temperature resistance

Typical industries:

• Medical technology
• Aviation and aerospace
• Mechanical engineering

Bronze 90/10-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the corrosion-resistant bronze alloy CC480K (CuSn10) in accordance with the DIN EN 1982 standard.

Characteristic properties:

• High ductility
• Good corrosion resistance
• Long service life

Typical industries:

• Jewelry industry
• System construction
• Mechanical engineering

Super alloy 625-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the nickel-based alloy 2.4856 (NiCr22Mo9Nb) in accordance with the DIN 17744 / ASTM B446 standard. The alloy stands out due to its high temperature characteristics and the excellent level of corrosion resistance.

The super alloy 718-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the precipitation-hardenable nickel-based alloy 2.4668 (NiCr19NbMo) in accordance with the standards  DIN 17744 / ASTM B637. The alloy stands out due to its very good resistance to high temperatures which can be created using subsequent heat treatment.

Characteristic properties:

• High level of oxidation resistance up to 1000°C
• Very good resistance to high temperatures
• Good corrosion resistance
• Precipitation hardening through intermetallic phases

Typical industries:

• System construction
• Automotive industry
• Energy technology 
• Aviation and aerospace

Titanium Ti2-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized, pure titanium powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to the unalloyed titanium alloy 3.7035 (Ti 2 (Grade 2)) in accordance with the ASTM F76 standard. The alloy has a very high specific strength and excellent biocompatibility.

Characteristic properties:

• Very good notch impact strength
• Good corrosion resistance
• Low thermal expansion
• Very good biocompatibility

Typical industries:

• Medical technology
• Aviation and aerospace
• System construction
• Jewelry

Titanium Ti64 ELI-A LMF is an inert-gas atomized titanium powder which has been designed and tested for use on TruPrint systems. The composition of parts created using this powder corresponds to 3.7165 (Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23)) in accordance with the ASTM F136 standard. The suffix "ELI" stands for "Extra Low Interstitials", which refers to the impurities oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and iron. The low content of the elements improves the ductility and the fracture toughness. For commercial use as a medical product, local legal regulations must be complied with.

Characteristic properties:

• High specific strength
• Good corrosion resistance
• Very good biocompatibility
• Very high level of ductility and fracture toughness

Typical industries:

• Medical technology
• Aviation and aerospace
• Energy technology

Tool steel 1.2709-A/B LMF is an inert-gas atomized powder which has been designed and tested for use with TruPrint systems. The composition of parts built up using this powder corresponds to the maraging tool steel 1.2709 (X3NiCoMoTi 18-9-5) in accordance with the US standard AISI 18Ni (300) Maraging Steel. This material stands out due to an advantageous combination of high strength and particular toughness. Components made from this steel are easy to machine, and a very good component surface quality can be created by polishing. The alloy also stands out due to good thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, and good weldability.

Characteristic properties:

• High strength with a high level of toughness
• Precipitation hardening through intermetallic phases
• Very good weldability
• Good machinability
• Good thermal conductivity
• Low thermal expansion

Typical applications:

• Automotive industry
• Tool and mold making
• Aviation and aerospace