Copper 3D Printing
3D-printed copper provides strong mechanical properties with high thermal and electrical conductivity
Copper (CuNi2SiCr) is an alloyed copper material with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. This alloy can be used in harsh environments where pure copper is not feasible. Copper is structurally stronger, harder, and has higher elongation when compared to AlSi10Mg, which also exhibits thermal and electrical conductivity properties. Final parts built in CuNi2SiCr receive stress relief application.
Primary Benefits
- Good thermal and electrical conductivity
- Better corrosion resistance than pure copper
- Robust mechanical properties
Copper(CuNi2SiCr) Material Properties
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Resolution | Condition | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Stress | Elongation | Hardness |
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| Copper (CuNi2SiCr) |
High (20 μm) | Precipitation Hardened | 72 ksi | 63 ksi | 23% | 87 HRB |
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Resolution | Condition | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Stress | Elongation | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper (CuNi2SiCr) |
High (20 μm) | Precipitation Hardened | 496 Mpa | 434 Mpa | 23% | 87 HRB |
3D-Printed Copper Part Dimensions
Maximum part size and minimum feature size will vary based on selected resolution. 3D-printed copper is available in high and normal 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 | |
| Minimum Feature Size | High (20 μm) | 0.015 in. | 0.381mm |
| Normal (30 μm) | 0.030 in. | 0.762mm |
Applications for 3D-Printed Copper
Copper (CuNi2SiCr) is an excellent choice when thermal or electrical conductivity are required.
- Heat sinks
- Heat exchangers
- Resistance welding tips
- Tong arms for robots
- Busbars
- Rocket nozzles
- Heat exchangers/Heat sinks
- Induction coils
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