Binder Jetting (BJ) can produce small details in metal with very high detail. The process binds metal powder to the shape of the part and is then sintered into a fully solid metal part without pores. The part is printed on a larger scale and then shrinks to the desired size during the sintering process. The scaling is difficult to get exactly right, which means that this process has a relatively large tolerance range. The result in terms of the material properties is very similar to the properties you get through traditional sintering of metal, but through Binder Jetting you can get completely different types of geometries. After sintering, the 3D printed parts can be polished in various ways to achieve the desired finish. Another method of 3D printing in metal is DMLS. Not sure which process suits your purpose best? click here.
| Process data | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard tolerance | ± 5% (lowest limit ±0.1 mm). |
| Max. component size | 155 x 155 x 76.2 mm |
| My. component size | 10 x 7.5 x 1.0 mm |
*the above data are best-practice and may vary and depend on the choice of material.
316L is an austenitic stainless steel based on the AISI 316L standard. Its composition ensures high corrosion resistance where molybdenum adds to resistance in chloride environments. It offers excellent elongation and ductility, as well as being non-magnetic. It is used in a wide range of application areas from dental/medical through consumer electronics and aerospace to designer items.
| Material data | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | MPa | 520 |
| Elastic limit | MPa | 180 |
| Elongation at break | % | 50 |
| Hardness | HRB | 55 |
| Relative density | % | 97 |
Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.
| Material data | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | MPa | 520 |
| Elastic limit | MPa | 180 |
| Elongation at break | % | 50 |
| Hardness | HRB | 55 |
| Relative density | % | 97 |
Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.
| Material data | Unit | As sintered | As hardened H900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | MPa | 950 | 1250 |
| Elastic limit | MPa | 730 | 1100 |
| Elongation at break | % | 4 | 7 |
| Hardness | HRC | 27 | 38 |
| Relative density | % | 98 | 98 |
Cu is a 99.9 % commercially pure copper quality for use with Digital Metal's proprietary metal binder jetting system. The excellent electrical and thermal conductivity properties of pure copper make it ideal for a wide range of applications. It is mostly used for electronics, heat exchangers, heat sinks, engine parts as well as in a variety of industry applications that require good conductivity. Printing in copper offers freedom of design and enables optimal functionality with few restrictions
| Material data | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | MPa | 195 |
| Elastic limit | MPa | 30 |
| Elongation at break | % | 35 |
| Density | g/cm³ | 8.6 |
| Material data | Unit | As sintered | As hardened HIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | MPa | 890 | 1050 |
| Elastic limit | MPa | 790 | 940 |
| Elongation at break | % | 8 | 10 |
| Hardness | HRC | 25 | 55 |
| Relative density | % | 95 | 100 |
