aluminum DMLS/SLM. lightweight, conductive. €300–400/kg powder.
When you want lightweight metal with good thermal conductivity: heat sinks, automotive housings, drone frames, rocket components. Density 2.67 vs steel 7.99-3× lighter.
| Formula | Al + 10% Si + 0.4% Mg |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.67 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 577°C |
| Nozzle temp | 0–0°C |
| Bed temp | 0–0°C |
| Enclosure | DMLS/SLM chamber with argon atmosphere |
| Difficulty | ★★★★★: expert (industrial) |
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| Formula | Al + 10% Si + 0.4% Mg |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.67 |
| Tg (°C) | 577 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 1 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 7 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 5 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 5 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 10 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 6 |
| Cost (0-10) | 1 |
| Safety (0-10) | 3 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 8 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 9 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 9 |
| Density (rule) | 2.67 g/cm3 |
| Property | AlSi10Mg | CoCr (Cobalt-Chrome) | Copper (Cu) | Inconel 718 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tensile | 7 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Flexibility | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Impact resistance | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Heat resistance | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
| UV resistance | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Chemical resistance | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| Cost | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Finishing | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Bed adhesion | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Compatible printers: 63