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AlSi10Mg
SLM / Metal · Aluminum · Metallic aluminum
Aluminium has been a lightweight, versatile material for over 100 years; a combination of processing routes with good strength and low mass density makes it an excellent choice for industrial applications. AlSi10Mg is one of the most widely used aluminium alloys, originally designed as an age-hardenable casting alloy, and is particularly suited to lightweight designs and highly loaded components.
465 MPa (horizontal)
Tensile Strength
9% (horizontal)
Elongation at Break
2.67 g/cm³
Density
Finish and colour of the material as printed
Why choose AlSi10Mg?Why this material
Good thermal and electrical conductivity
High resistance in corrosive environments
Suited to lightweight designs and highly loaded components
Well-known examples from the aerospace and automotive industries
Technical propertiesVerified figures only
465 MPa (horizontal)
475 MPa (vertical), NHT, average — drops to approx. 280/285 MPa after heat treatment (SR1)
Tensile Strength
9% (horizontal)
6% (vertical), NHT, average
Elongation at Break
2.67 g/cm³
(powder density)
Density
Metallic aluminum
Natural Color
Typical applicationsWhat it is used for
Aerospace
Automotive
Engineering
Heat exchangers
Compatible printersSystems that run this material
NXG 600E
NXG XII 600
SLM 500
SLM 280 PS
SLM 280 2.0
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Technical Data Sheet
Download the Technical Data SheetMaterial characteristicsAppearance and classification
- Very good corrosion resistance
- good electrical and thermal conductivity
- high dynamic toughness
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