The manufacturer of additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) systems has announced the expansion of its metal materials portfolio. Newly added is the Titanium Ti64ELI and Stainless Steel 316L.
Parts that are built in EOS Stainless Steel 316L alloy have a chemical composition corresponding to ASTM F138, the standard specification for wrought 18Cr-14Ni-2.5Mo stainless steel bar and wire for producing surgical implants (UNS S31673).The metal powder, which is of high purity and biocompatible, can be processed in an EOSINT M 280 (400 watt) metal laser-sintering system. The powder also exhibits high detail resolution and corrosion resistance. The alloys can produce a variety of products including those for the aerospace industry, such as clamping elements and heat exchangers.
Christiane Krempl, product marketing manager metals at EOS, has stated, “A broader variety of titanium and stainless steel materials mirrors the ever-changing requirements among our customers and opens up new fields of application.”