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EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg is a widely used alloy that combines lightweight and good mechanical properties. Different treatments may be applied to modify aluminum’s properties, including increasing ductility and conductivity. Aluminum has good thermal and electrical conductivity, especially after it has been treated. Projects requiring parts that are gas-tight can be produced using EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg. This method is often used to cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry because it has good casting properties. Aluminum has good strength, hardness, and dynamic properties that make it useful for parts subject to high loads.
Parts in EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg are ideal for applications that require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight. They can be machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished and coated if required.
Conventionally cast components in this type of aluminum alloy are often heat-treated to improve the mechanical properties, for example, using the T6 cycle of solution annealing, quenching and age hardening.
The laser-sintering process is characterized by extremely rapid melting and re-solidification. This produces metallurgy and related mechanical properties in the as-built condition, which is similar to T6 heat-treated cast parts. Therefore, such hardening heat treatments are not recommended for laser-sintered parts, but rather a stress-relieving cycle of 2 hours at 300 °C (572 °F). Due to the layerwise building method, the parts have a certain anisotropy, which can be reduced or removed by appropriate heat treatment – see Technical Data for examples.
EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg is an aluminum alloy in fine powder form which has been specially optimized for processing on EOSINT M systems.
This page provides information and data for parts built using EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg powder (EOS art.-no. 9011-0024) on the following system specifications:
EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg is an aluminum alloy in fine powder form which has been specially optimized for processing on EOSINT M systems.
This document provides information and data for parts built using EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg powder (EOS art.-no. 9011-0024) on the following system specifications:
AlSi10Mg is a typical casting alloy with good casting properties and is typically used for cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry. It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is therefore also used for parts subject to high loads. Parts in EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg are ideal for applications which require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight. They can be machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished and coated if required.
Conventionally cast components in this type of aluminum alloy are often heat treated to im- prove the mechanical properties, for example using the T6 cycle of solution annealing, quenching and age hardening. The laser-sintering process is characterized by extremely rapid melting and re-solidification. This produces a metallurgy and corresponding mechanical proper- ties in the as-built condition which is similar to T6 heat-treated cast parts. Therefore, such hardening heat treatments are not recommended for laser-sintered parts, but rather a stress re- lieving cycle of 2 hours at 300 °C (572 °F). Due to the layerwise building method, the parts have a certain anisotropy, which can be reduced or removed by appropriate heat treatment – see Technical Data for examples.
| Typical achievable part accuracy [1] [2] | ⊕ 100 µm |
| Smallest wall thickness [1] [3] | approx. 0.3 – 0.4 mm approx. 0.012 – 0.016 inch |
| Surface roughness, as built, cleaned [1] [4] | Ra 6 – 10 µm, Rz 30 – 40 µm Ra 0.24 – 0.39 x 10-³ inch Rz 1.18 – 1.57 x 10-³ inch |
| – after micro shot-peening | Ra 7 – 10 µm, Rz 50 – 60 µm Ra 0.28 – 0.39 x 10-³ inch Rz 1.97 – 2.36 x 10-³ inch |
| Volume rate [5] | 7.4 mm³/s (26.6 cm³/h) 1.6 in³/h |
| Material composition | Al (balance) Si (9.0 – 11.0 wt-%) Fe (◦ 0.55 wt-%) Cu (◦ 0.05 wt-%) Mn (◦ 0.45 wt-%) Mg (0.2 – 0.45 wt-%) Ni (◦ 0.05 wt-%) Zn (◦ 0.10 wt-%) Pb (◦ 0.05 wt-%) Sn (◦. 0.05 wt-%) Ti (◦ 0.15 wt-%) |
| Relative density | approx. 99.85% |
| Density | 2.67 g/cm³ 0.096 lb/in³ |
| As built | Heat treated [9] | |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength [6] | ||
| – in horizontal direction (XY) | 460 ⊕ 20 MPa 66.7 ⊕ 2.9 ksi |
345 ⊕ 10 MPA 50.0 ⊕ 1.5 ksi |
| – in vertical direction (Z) | ||
| Yield strength (Rp 0.2 %) [6] | ||
| – in horizontal direction (XY) | 270 ⊕ 10 MPa 39.2 ⊕ 1.5 ksi |
230 ⊕ 15 MPa 33.4 ⊕ 2.2 ksi |
| – in vertical direction (Z) | 240 ⊕ 10 MPa 34.8 ⊕ 1.5 ksi |
230 ⊕ 15 MPa 33.4 ⊕ 2.2 ksi |
| Modulus of elasticity | ||
| – in horizontal direction (XY) | 75 ⊕ 10 GPa 10.9 ⊕ 0.7 Msi |
70 ⊕ 10 GPa 10.2 ⊕ 0.7 Msi |
| – in vertical direction (Z) | 70 ⊕ 10 GPa 10.2 ⊕ 0.7 Msi |
60 ⊕ 10 GPa 8.7 ⊕ 0.7 Msi |
| Elongation at break [6] | ||
| – in horizontal direction (XY) | (9 ⊕ 2) % | 12 ⊕ 2% |
| – in vertical direction (Z) | (6 ⊕ 2) % | 11 ⊕ 2% |
| Hardness [7] | approx.119 ⊕ 5 HBW | |
| Fatigue strength [1] [8] | ||
| – in vertical direction (Z) | approx. 97 ⊕ 7 MPa approx. 14.1 ⊕ 1.0 ksi |
| As built [1] | Heat treated [1] [9] | |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity (at 20 °C) | ||
| ⦁ in horizontal direction (XY) | approx. 103 ⊕ 5 W/m°C approx. 173 ⊕ 10 W/m°C | approx. 173 ⊕ 10 |
| ⦁ in vertical direction (Z) | approx. 119 ⊕ 5 W/m°C approx. 173 ⊕ 10 W/m°C Specific heat capacity |
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A: Yes, Fathom works with Aluminum.
A: Alsi10mg is a common type of casting alloy that has good casting properties. Aluminum is a good match for parts that have thin walls and complex geometries.
A: Fathom’s certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, and ISO 13485:2016.
A: Fathom is ITAR certified.
A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016 certified.
A: Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171.
A: AlSi10Mg is used to make ductwork, tools, engine parts, housings, etc.
A: Yes, AlSi10Mg can be welded without adding filler material. The resulting weld has added strength.
A: AlSi10Mg should not be anodized.
A: AlSi is a synthesized combination of aluminum and silicon.
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