Steels – powder for additive manufacturing

3D printing with steel is suitable for various applications in the oil and gas industry, the medical industry, general engineering and for the production of injection moulds in toolmaking.

Stainless steel (1.4404/316L) in additive manufacturing – for components with a high resistance to corrosion and a high hardness

Stainless steel powder is atomized from austenitic low-carbon Cr-Ni steel. By the addition of Mo, general resistance to corrosion is enhanced. Thus, the material is suited for components in harsh chemical environments. Applications are also found in oil&gas, medical industry, tooling and general engineering. It is also used for consumer/lifestyle products as watches and glasses frames. The low carbon content reduces the formation of carbides at elevated temperatures over 420°C. Benefit from our 3-day delivery – please contact us for more information!

Features:

  • Good corrosion resistance
  • High hardness

Applications:

  • Heat exchangers
  • Components for the chemical industry
  • Marine applications
  • Turbine parts
  • Jewelry and watches

Tool steels in additive manufacturing – for components that are exposed to high stress

Tool steels are characterized by a high wear resistance due to high hardness and enhanced ductility. Components made of tool steel are used in high-strain applications, as tooling and molds. Wear rate is additionally reduced by a comparable high operating temperature. Final milling can be performed also in the annealed condition. Tooling components can be featured with e.g. cooling channels by additive manufacturing in order to reduce cycle times and improve molding processes. Benefit from our 3-day delivery – please contact us for more information!

Features:

  • High mechanical strength
  • High ductility
  • Well suited for molding processes

Material Data Sheet for Steel Powders from Heraeus Additive Manufacturing

Name MS1 1.4404 17-4 PH 1.4828* 1.4021*
DIN X3NiCoMoTi19-9-5 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 X15CrNiSi20-12 X20Cr13
Euro Norm 1.2709 1.4404 1.4542 1.4828 1.4021
US-Classification Maraging 300 316L  UNS S17400 UNS S30900 UNS S42000
Powder Fraction
Size Distribution 		15 - 45 20 - 53

10 - 45 		15 - 45 15 - 45 10 - 45
D10

(according DIN ISO 13320) 		18 25

18 		18 20 16
D50

(according DIN ISO 13320) 		30 40

28 		31 37 30
D90

(according DIN ISO 13320) 		46 60

43 		46 53 48
Apparent Density

(according to ASTM D6393-14) 		4.2 4.3

4.4 		4 4.6 4.3
Hausner Ratio

(according to ASTM D6393-14) 		1.16 1.11

1.08 		1.18 1.07 1.1
Datasheet 1.2709 1.4404

* Products marked with an asterisk are available on request, they are not part of our 3-day-delivery offer.