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Aluminium AlSi10Mg

Discover Aluminium AlSi10Mg—a lightweight, strong aluminum alloy for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D printing, offering excellent thermal properties, good strength-to-weight ratio, and high corrosion resistance, ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts in aerospace and automotive industries.

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Material Name:

Aluminium AlSi10Mg

Description:

AlSi10Mg is an aluminum alloy powder used in DMLS 3D printing. It combines good strength, low weight, and excellent thermal properties. The alloy is similar to traditional casting alloys, making it suitable for manufacturing complex geometries that would be difficult to produce with conventional methods. AlSi10Mg exhibits good corrosion resistance and is ideal for parts requiring high strength and low weight.

Material Type:

Aluminum Alloy Powder

Price:

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Available color:

Metallic Silver

Process compatibility:

  • DMLS compatible

Special Properties:

  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
  • Good Thermal Conductivity
  • High Detail Resolution
  • Weldable and Heat-Treatable
  • Good Fatigue Resistancer

Limitations:

  • Requires Heat Treatment for Optimal Properties
  • High Reflectivity Requires Specialized Equipment
  • Limited Ductility Compared to Wrought Alloys
  • Anisotropy in Mechanical Properties

Material rating

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Key Aluminium ALSi10mg properties rated to guide you in selecting the best fit for your 3D printing needs.

Strength4 of 5
Flexibility2 of 5
Detail Resolution4 of 5
Surface Smoothness3 of 5
Heat Resistance4 of 5
Chemical Resistance3 of 5
Ease of Printing3 of 5
Cost Efficiency2 of 5

Applications

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AlSi10Mg is ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts that require a combination of high strength, low weight, and good thermal properties. It is widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and engineering for complex geometries and lightweight components.

Aerospace Applications
  • Structural components
    Heat exchangers
  • Brackets and mounts
Automotive Applications
  • Engine parts
    Lightweight frames
  • Thermal management components
Engineering and Manufacturing Applications
  • Functional prototypes
    Tooling and fixtures
  • Complex geometries
Consumer Products Applications
  • Sporting equipment
    Electronic housings
  • Custom components
Additional Applications
  • Robotics Components
    Medical Devices (Non-implant)
  • High-Performance Parts

Mechanical Properties

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Offers a good balance of strength and weight, suitable for functional parts requiring structural integrity.

Property Value, metric
Tensile StrengthApproximately 48 MPa
Tensile ModulusApproximately 1,650 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)20%
Flexural StrengthApproximately 70 MPa
Flexural ModulusApproximately 1,600 MPa
Notched Izod Impact StrengthApproximately 3.5 kJ/m^2
Shore HardnessShore D 75

Characteristics

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Printing with AlSi10Mg involves DMLS technology, where a high-power laser fuses aluminum alloy powder layer by layer. The process requires specialized equipment due to aluminum's reflectivity and thermal conductivity. Post-processing may include stress relief annealing, heat treatment, machining, and surface finishing to achieve desired properties and surface quality.

Type Value
Lead Time2-15 business days
Wall ThicknessMinimum 0.5 mm
Tolerance±0.1%, minimum ±0.1 mm
Max Part SizeUp to 250x 250 x 325 mm
Layer Height-

Thermal Properties

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Exhibits good thermal stability and can withstand moderate temperatures without significant deformation.

Property Value, metric
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT)Approximately 95°C at 0.45 MPa
Thermal Expansion CoefficientApproximately 100 x 10^-6 /°C
Thermal ConductivityApproximately 0.1 W/m·K
Max Service TemperatureUp to 80°C for continuous use

Electrical Properties

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Good electrical conductivity, suitable for components requiring electrical pathways.

Property Value, metric
Dielectric StrengthApproximately 30 kV/mm
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)Approximately 3.7
Volume ResistivityApproximately 10^12 Ω·cm
ESD SafetyNot ESD safe without treatment
info-iconNOTE: The provided values are approximate and can vary based on the specific Aluminium AlSi10Mg formulation and manufacturer. Always refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet for precise information.

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