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3D Printing materials
Stainless steel is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal ideal for 3D printing. Its outstanding mechanical properties make it a go-to choice for industrial functional parts and precision components. With SLM technology, we can produce complex structures as single pieces. The finished parts boast structural and dimensional precision, along with unbeatable stability and durability. They’re widely used across high-end sectors like aerospace, medical devices, industrial equipment and automotive manufacturing.
Get Instant QuoteStainless steel powder is used as the core material in SLM (Selective Laser Melting), an industrial additive manufacturing process designed for directly producing functional and precision components. A high-energy laser selectively melts the powder layer by layer, achieving densities of up to ≥99.5%. Parts can be used directly as end-use components or require only minimal post-processing, enabling efficient production of complex geometries with high design freedom.
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Description
Aerospace components, medical implants, high-performance industrial equipment parts, and high-durability automotive components requiring high strength, corrosion resistance, and complex geometries.
Higher mechanical strength (up to 29% stronger than traditional casting), excellent chemical resistance, ability to produce complex internal structures with integrated forming, and high material utilization (up to 97%).
Surface layer lines require post-processing, strict printing environment control, possible heat treatment for complex parts, and lower cost efficiency in large-scale production compared with traditional casting.
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316L stainless steel is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel with ≥99.8% density in SLM printing, offering excellent corrosion resistance, toughness, and biocompatibility.
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