Aluminum 3D Printing Service
3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) is comparable to a 3000 series alloy that is used in casting and die casting processes. It has good strength-to-weight ratio, high temperature and corrosion resistance, and good fatigue, creep and rupture strength. AlSi10Mg also exhibits thermal and electrical conductivity properties. Final parts built in AlSi10Mg receive stress relief application.
Primary Benefits
- High stiffness and strength relative to weight
- Thermal and electrical conductivity
- High temperature and corrosion resistance
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) Material Properties
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Resolution | Condition | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Stress | Elongation | Hardness |
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| Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) |
High (20 μm) | Stress Relieved | 39 ksi | 26 ksi | 15% | 42 HRB |
| Normal (30 μm) | Stress Relieved | 50 ksi | 33 ksi | 8% | 59 HRB | |
| Large Format (40 μm) | Stress Relieved | 43 ksi | 27 ksi | 10% | 50 HRB |
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Resolution | Condition | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Stress | Elongation | Hardness |
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| Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) |
High (20 μm) | Stress Relieved | 268 Mpa | 180 Mpa | 15% | 46 HRB |
| Normal (30 μm) | Stress Relieved | 345 Mpa | 228 Mpa | 8% | 59 HRB | |
| Large Format (40 μm) | Stress Relieved | 296 MPa | 186 MPa | 10% | 50 HRB |
*All of the figures contained on this data sheet are approximate and dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, machine and process parameters. The information provided is therefore not binding and not deemed to be certified
3D-Printed Aluminum Part Dimensions
Maximum part size and minimum feature size will vary based on selected resolution. 3D-printed aluminum is available in high, normal, and large format resolutions.
| Resolution | US | Metric | |
| Maximum Dimensions | High (20 μm) | 3.8 in. x 3.8 in. x 3.7 in. | 98mm x 98mm x 94mm |
| Normal (30 μm) | 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. x 13.0 in. | 244mm x 244mm x 330mm | |
| Large Format (40 μm) | 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in. | 800mm x 398mm x 500mm | |
| Minimum Feature Size | High (20 μm) | 0.015 in. | 0.381mm |
| Normal (30 μm) | 0.030 in. | 0.762mm | |
| Large Format (40 μm) | 0.0015 in. | 0.381mm |
Large Aluminum 3D-Printed Parts
In need of larger additive parts? Our large format 3D printer can support aluminum material and has a build volume of 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in. (800mm x 400mm x 500mm).
Applications for 3D-Printed Aluminum
Due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, 3D-printed aluminum is frequently used in the automotive and aerospace industries for parts such as:
- Gearboxes
- Housings
- Brackets
- Heat exchangers
- Engine parts
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