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3D Systems takes Scalmalloy to material portfolio

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3D Systems expands Metal AM Material Portfolio with Scalmalloy & M789
3D Systems, one of the largest 3D printing companies in the world, announced the addition of two industry-leading metal AM materials to its portfolio; Certified Scalmalloy (A) and Certified M789 (A). These materials will facilitate demanding industrial high-strength, corrosion-resistant parts for additive applications in markets such as aerospace, motorsports & automotive, semiconductor, energy, and mould-making.

Both the new metal AM materials are optimised and compatible for metal additive manufacturing on its Direct Metal Printing (DMP) platform.

Furthermore, 3D Systems collaborated with material manufacturers APWORKS and voestalpine BHLER Edelstahl to certify these materials for use with its metal 3D printing technology. Customers can now work with the company’s Application Innovation Group (AIG) to quickly certify these materials for use with its DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 printers, giving them a competitive advantage with faster time to market.

Scalmalloy is a high-strength Aluminum alloy that has a tensile strength of 520MPa and yield strength of 480MPa, significantly stronger than the reference material AlSi10Mg. The high strength of Scalmalloy makes it ideal for additively manufacturing weight-efficient, load-bearing components. Using this material, manufacturers are able to produce high-strength, corrosion-resistant Aluminum parts facilitated by fully-developed build styles available in 3DXpert® software for the company’s DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 metal 3D printers. Additionally, parts produced using Scalmalloy metal AM material can be chemically cleaned during post-processing which removes surface residue to deliver a final part with optimal surface finish. Ideal applications for this material include:

• Aerospace: passive RF components (e.g., filters, waveguides, etc.), lightweight structural components
• Motorsports & Automotive: metal structural components (e.g., suspension brackets, transmission casings), energy and fluid management
• Semiconductor: fluid flow (e.g., manifolds), thermal management (e.g., cooling nozzles, wafer tables)

https://manufactur3dmag.com/3d-systems-expands-metal-am-material-portfolio-with-scalmalloy-m789

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