binder jetting

Selective laser sintering
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3D Printing with Binder Jetting

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 dataValue
Standard tolerance± 5% (lowest limit ±0.1 mm). 
Max. component size155 x 155 x 76.2 mm
My. component size10 x 7.5 x 1.0 mm

*the above data are best-practice and may vary and depend on the choice of material.

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Materials for 3D Printing - BJ

Stainless steel, 316L, 1.4404

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.
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Good strength at moderately elevated temperatures
  • Responds well to surface treatment eg super finish
  • Molybdenum gives improved corrosion resistance
Material dataUnitValue
Tensile strengthMPa520
Elastic limitMPa180
Elongation at break%50
HardnessHRB55
Relative density%97

Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.

Material dataUnitValue
Tensile strengthMPa520
Elastic limitMPa180
Elongation at break%50
HardnessHRB55
Relative density%97

Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.

Stainless steel, 17-4PH

17-4PH is a chromium-nickel-copper precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel. Combining high strength and wear resistance with corrosion resistance and weldability, makes for a very versatile material. The material is used within many industries – petroleum, chemical, aerospace etc. – in everything from heavy-duty machine components to couplings, screws, drive shafts, nuts and more. Properties can be tailored through heat treatments towards the specific requirements
  • High strength and wear resistance
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Weldable
  • Hardenable
  • Magnetic
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
Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.

Copper

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

  • 99.9 % pure copper
  • Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
  • Suitable for a variety of industrial applications
  • Commonly used for heat sinks, heat exchangers, engine parts and electronics
Material data Unit Value
Tensile strength MPa 195
Elastic limit MPa 30
Elongation at break % 35
Density g/cm³ 8.6
Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.

Titanium, Ti6Al4V

Ti6Al4V is a titanium alloy widely known and used in the additive manufacturing industry. It combines high strength, hardness, and ductility with high corrosion resistance. It also means a 45% weight reduction compared to conventional steel. The most common applications are within aerospace, but Ti6Al4V is also used in marine, automobile, energy, chemical and biomedical industries.
  • High strength and hardness
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • 45% lighter than conventional steel
  • Biocompatible
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
Values above are approximate and actual values may vary.
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