Aluminum alloys for PBF
Materials for Powder Bed Fusion
Diving into the world of aluminum powders, powder bed fusion technology for metal additive manufacturing reveals an evolving landscape where the limits of engineering and design are constantly pushed further. This journey into advanced manufacturing technologies shows us a future where innovative materials and processes redefine what's possible, blending the realms of aluminum alloys and their powdered forms with the precision and versatility of powder bed fusion in metal additive manufacturing. This integration not only expands the boundaries of what we can create but also how we think about the fabrication of components across industries.
Aluminum, known for its lightweight yet strong characteristics, finds a new dimension of application when processed through powder bed fusion technology. This advanced method of metal additive manufacturing enables the creation of parts that were once deemed impossible.
Advantages of Working with Aluminum Alloys via Powder Bed Fusion
Main Aluminum Alloys Processable with Prima Additive Systems
Prima Additive's machines are capable of processing a range of aluminum alloys, including but not limited to:
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AlSi10Mg: Known for its good strength, hardness, and thermal properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Beyond the Basics
While AlSi10Mg is a popular choice, it's important to note that this is just a starting point. Prima Additive's machines are designed with open parameters, allowing them to work with any type of material made by any manufacturer. This flexibility ensures that users are not limited to specific alloys and can explore a wider range of materials to find the one that best fits their application needs.
By embracing the capabilities of powder bed fusion and the versatility of aluminum alloys, Prima Additive is at the forefront of the development of metal additive manufacturing. The materials mentioned are indicative of the most commonly used alloys in metal additive manufacturing. However, we have experience on a wide range of materials and can provide you with support in developing the alloy that best suits your needs, to allow you to make the most of this technology.
Application examples
| Industry |
Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Build time |
28 hours for 1 unit |
| Layer thickness |
30 μm |
| Material |
AISi10Mg |
| Part dimension (X-Y-Z) |
107 x 153 x 155 mm |
| Industry |
Electronics |
| Build time |
20 hours for 1 unit |
| Layer thickness |
30 μm |
| Material |
AISi10Mg |
| Part dimension (X-Y-Z) |
142 x 102 x 15 mm |
Areas of application
Did you know that aluminium alloys are widely used in these sectors?
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In addition to the need for dimensional accuracy and mechanical characteristics of finished parts, the need to certify parts to industry benchmark standards also frequently emerges.
Here are our solutions for processing Aluminium alloys for PBF
Powder Bed Fusion
Print Sharp 150
Powder Bed Fusion Technology
Designed for R&D applications, for processing steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium, and cobalt chrome alloys.
Powder Bed Fusion
Print Genius 150
Powder Bed Fusion Technology
Great versatility thanks to multi-laser technology.
Powder Bed Fusion
Print Green 150
Powder Bed Fusion Technology
Equipped with a green laser for processing pure copper, copper alloys and highly reflective materials.
Powder Bed Fusion
300 Family
Powder Bed Fusion Technology