South Carolina-based 3D Systems recently announced new products and capabilities to accelerate additive manufacturing in the growing investment casting, jewelry and dental markets, while extending its leadership in precision metal production for aerospace and healthcare. Among the announcements is the introduction of four new LaserForm® metal materials for precision metal part production in aerospace, dental, healthcare and other applications. The new materials include:
LaserForm 17-4PH (A), a stainless steel material for parts that require corrosion resistance, high strength and good toughness.
LaserForm Ni625 (A), a nickel cobalt chrome material for applications requiring high temperature and corrosion resistance as well as high strength.
LaserForm CoCrF75 (A), a cobalt chrome material suited for industrial parts requiring resistance to corrosion, wear and high temperatures.
LaserForm AlSi10Mg (A), an aluminum material for parts that require lighter weights, good mechanical properties and high thermal conductivity, particularly in industrial, automotive and aerospace applications.