Titanium is a popular metal used in 3D printing for its exceptional properties and versatility. Known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, titanium is ideal for a wide range of applications in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries. With its excellent thermal and mechanical properties, titanium allows for the production of complex and lightweight parts with intricate geometries, making it suita...

IN 718, also known as Alloy 718, is a nickel-based superalloy widely used in high-temperature environments for its exceptional mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Composed of nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr), with smaller amounts of molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), and other elements, IN 718 exhibits high tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. It offers outstanding corrosion resistance agai...

IN 625, also known as Alloy 625, is a nickel-based superalloy used in high-temperature and corrosive environments for its excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Composed mainly of Ni, Cr, with smaller amounts of Mo, Nb, and other elements. Exhibits high tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, making it ideal for extreme conditions. Known for good weldability and formability. Wide...

17-4 PH, also known as Type 630, is a precipitation-hardening stainless steel that is widely used in various industries for its high strength, corrosion resistance, and versatility in heat treatment. It contains approximately 15-17% chromium (Cr), 3-5% nickel (Ni), 3-5% copper (Cu), and 3-5% manganese (Mn), along with small amounts of other elements. 17-4 PH exhibits good corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments and can be heat treate...

SS316, also known as 316 stainless steel, is a corrosion-resistant and high-strength material composed of approximately 16-18% chromium (Cr), 10-14% nickel (Ni), and 2-3% molybdenum (Mo). It is widely used in various industries such as marine, aerospace, chemical, petrochemical, as well as in architectural and structural applications. SS316 exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and good heat resistance, making it suitabl...

AlSi₁₀Mg is a lightweight and high-strength material composed of approximately 90% aluminum (Al), 10% silicon (Si), and a trace amount of magnesium (Mg). It is commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and other high-performance applications due to its favorable combination of properties. AlSi₁₀Mg exhibits good corrosion resistance, excellent machinability, and can be heat treated to further improve its mechanical properties. It is also weldable an...

Selective Laser Melting (SLM) or Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) or Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing process that use a high-powered laser to selectively melt metal powder in a powder bed to create 3D metal parts. The process involves layer-by-layer melting of the powder to create complex geometries with high accuracy and precision. The laser is controlled by a computer-aided design (CAD) model to selectively melt t...