METAL POWDER

AlSi10Mg

Powder Printing

Process

ENABLING YOUR ADDITIVE REVOLUTION.

When it comes to additive manufacturing with metals, Heraeus is your trusted partner throughout the process. Combining decades of experience in metal handling and recycling with our thorough expertise in additive manufacturing, we are able to provide you with real peace of mind. Our expertise in processes, powders and printing gives you with the highest degree of design freedom for your components.

With high-quality powders, batch consistency and traceability, and variable particle size distribution, we can meet even very exacting additive manufacturing demands.

In addition to supplying powders, we are also your partner for printing components and can offer you the complete manufacturing service.

Available Particle Distributions

■■ 20-63µmCustomized distributions on request

Powder Quality■■ Gas atomized particles■■ Spherical shape■■ High purity■■ Excellent flowability

Chemical Composition

Element Concentration [wt%] acc. EN AC 43000

Al balance

Si 9.0-11.0

Mg 0.2-0.45

Fe max. 0.55

Cu max. 0.05

Mn max. 0.45

Zn max. 0.1

Ti max. 0.15

Ni max. 0.05

Pb max. 0.05

Sn max. 0.05

Physical Properties

Properties Value

Density [g/cm3] 2.67

Tensile strength UTS [MPa] >370

Yield strength [MPa] >200

Young’s modulus [GPa] >65

Elongation [%] <7

Material DescriptionAlSi10Mg is an age-hardening cast aluminum alloy with good hardness, strength and dynamic toughness. It is traditionally used as a casting alloy. Powder made from AlSi10Mg is commonly used in additive manufacturing, due to the high corrosion resistance, low density and high mechanical strength of the final components. Additive manufacturing components require less thermal post- processing than cast components. Typical applications are found in the aerospace and automotive industries.

■■ Good processability■■ High strength■■ Good mech. properties for dynamic loads

Typical Applications■■ Structure parts like brackets etc.■■ Brake caliper■■ Heat sinks

Properties as printed and annealed. Values may vary based on machines and build conditions and are therefore only for reference.

The descriptions and engineering data shown here have been compiled by Heraeus using commonly accepted procedures, in conjunction with modern testing equipment, and have been compiled according to the latest factual knowledge in our possession.

The information was current on the date this document was printed (latest versions can always be supplied upon request). Although the data is considered accurate, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, results obtained from its use, or any patent infringement

resulting from its use (unless this is contractually and explicitly agreed in writing, in advance). The data is supplied on the condition that the user shall conduct tests to determine materials suitability for particular application.

CONTACTHeraeus Additive Manufacturing GmbHHeraeusstrasse 12-14 · 63450 Hanau, GermanyPhone +49 (0) 6181 35 3513additive-manufacturing@heraeus.comwww.heraeus-additive-manufacturing.com

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