Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 

Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) 

Strong Yet Lightweight

AlSi10Mg is an aluminum alloy that boasts great mechanical and thermal properties while offering lightweight and flexible post-processing options. Often used in automotive and aerospace, this metal material is ideal for housings, ductwork, production tools, and engine parts.

Overview

Aluminum AlSi10Mg is an aluminum alloy in fine powder form that is typically used for cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry. This metal material offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties which is ideal for parts subject to high loads. Suitable applications for this metal are ones that require a combination of strong thermal properties and low weight.

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Material Performance

Material Properties Tensile Strength

Tensile Strength

 460±20 MPa (XY)
460±20 MPa (Z)

Yield
Strength

270±10 MPa (XY)
240±10 MPa (Z)

Elasticity

75±10 GPa
70±10 GPa

Material Highlights

Features

  • Lightweight
  • Good thermal, strength and hardness properties
  • Excellent machinability

Uses

  • Complex geometries
  • Low cost prototypes
  • Thin walls
  • Aerospace & automotive

 

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Material Colours

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Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is a laser-based technology of metal 3D printing that uses powdered metals. 3D printing with metal is the ideal alternative to complex designs that machining or casting can’t achieve as it offers the mechanical properties of aerospace standard materials and the design freedom of additive manufacturing. 

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Technical Specifications

Properties As Built Heat Treated (2hr at 300°C)
Tensile Strength 460±20 MPa (XY)

460±20 MPa (Z)

345±10 MPa (XY)

350±10 MPa (Z)

Yield Strength (Rp 0.2%) 270±10MPa (XY)

240±10 MPa (Z)

230±15 MPa (XY)

230±15 MPa (Z)

Modulus of Elasticity 75±10 GPa (XY)

70±10 GPa (Z)

70±10 GPa (XY)

60±10 GPa (Z)

Elongation at Break (9±2)% (XY)

(6±2)% (Z)

12±2% (XY)

11±2% (Z)

Hardness 119±5 HBW
Fatigue Strength 97±7 MPa (Z)
Thermal Conductivity (at 20°C) 103 ± 5 W/m°C (XY)

119 ± 5 W/m°C (Z)

173± 10 W/m°C (XY)

173± 10 W/m°C (Z)

Applications