SLM® Fe-BASED ALLOYS
316L (1.4404)
SLM Solutions' stainless steel 316L is an austenitic high chromium steel with excellent processability on SLM Solutions' additive manufacturing machines. 316L is often used in applications requiring good mechanical properties and excellent corrosion resistance, especially in chloride environments.
Material characteristics
- Very good corrosion resistance
- High strength under elevated temperatures
- High ductility
Typical application areas
- Aerospace / Automotive
- Surgical instruments
- Food industry
- Offshore installations
15-5PH (1.4545)
SLM Solutions' 15-5PH is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel that has excellent processability on SLM Solutions' additive manufacturing machines. 15-5PH is suitable for applications requiring high strength and hardness combined with moderate corrosion resistance. The alloy is the ferrite-free version of 17-4PH.
Material characteristics
- Precipitation-hardenable
- Excellent tensile strength
- Moderate corrosion resistance
Typical application areas
- Aerospace
- Medical
- Chemical / Petrochemical
- Paper / Metalworking industries
17-4PH (1.4542)
SLM Solutions' 17-4PH is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel. 17-4PH is suitable for applications requiring high strength and hardness combined with moderate corrosion resistance.
Material characteristics
- Precipitation-hardenable
- Excellent tensile strength
- Moderate corrosion resistance
Typical application areas
- Aerospace
- Medical
- Chemical / Petrochemical
- Paper / Metalworking industries
1.2709
SLM Solutions' 1.2709 is a maraging tool steel with a high content of alloyed nickel and some molybdenum. 1.2709 is suitable for many tooling and high performance applications that require both high strength and toughness.
Material characteristics
- Martensitic hardening
- High toughness
- High tensile strength
- Good properties up to ca. 400 °C
Typical application areas
- Injection moulding
- Engineering parts
- Automotive
- Aerospace
H13 (1.2344)
SLM Solutions' H13 (1.2344) is a chromium containing martensitic tool steel. This material is used in tooling applications that require exceptional strength and toughness.
Material characteristics
- High tensile strength
- Moderate corrosion resistance
- Resistant to thermal fatigue cracking
- Good properties up to ca. 400 °C
Typical application areas
- Injection moulding
- Tooling
Invar 36®
SLM Solutions' Fe-alloy Invar 36® is a high nickel containing steel that has a uniquely low coefficient of thermal expansion below its Curie temperature of 280 °C. Invar 36® is used in components that require a high dimensional stability over a wide range of temperatures.
Material characteristics
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion below its Curie temperature of 280 °C
- Excellent mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures
- Low tendency to fatigue at low temperatures
Typical application areas
- Aerospace
- Valves in engines
- Precision instruments
1.4828
1.4828 is another austenitic stainless steel in SLM Solutions’ portfolio with very unique characteristics for steels: high strength and scale-resistant up to 1000°C. This makes it the material of choice for high-temperature, load-bearing components in furnaces, machines, and automotive applications.
Material characteristics
- Austenitic stainless steel
- High temperature resistance up to 1000°C
- High strength and scale-resistance at high temperatures.
Typical application areas
- Automotive
- Machines
- Furnaces