Aluminum 3D Printing
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 (15 μm) | Stress Relieved | 45 ksi | 31 ksi | 8% | 46 HRB |
| Normal (30 μm) | Stress Relieved | 50 ksi | 33 ksi | 8% | 59 HRB |
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Resolution | Condition | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Stress | Elongation | Hardness |
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| Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) |
High (15 μm) | Stress Relieved | 310 Mpa | 214 Mpa | 8% | 46 HRB |
| Normal (30 μm) | Stress Relieved | 345 Mpa | 228 Mpa | 8% | 59 HRB |
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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