Process Data Sheet
EOS Aluminium Al5X1 for EOS M 290 | 40 µm
EOS M 290 - 40 µm - TRL 3
| System Setup | EOS M 290 |
|---|---|
| EOS Material set | Al5X1_040_CoreM291_100 |
| Software Requirements |
EOSPRINT 2.11 or newer |
| Recoater Blade | HSS (High Speed Steel) |
| Nozzle | EOS Grid Nozzle |
| Inert gas | Argon |
| Sieve | 75 µm |
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| Layer Thickness | 40 µm |
| Volume Rate | 4.8 mm³/s |
Chemical and Physical Properties of Parts
The chemical properties of the parts are the same as that of the powder.
Microstructure of the Produced Parts
| Defects | Thickness | Result | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Defect Percentage | 40 µm | 0.15 % | - |
| Density EN ISO 3369 | Thickness | Result | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Density | 40 µm | 2.69 g/cm³ | - |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties Heat Treated
| ASTM E8 Room Temperature | 40 µm | Yield Strength [MPa] | Tensile Strength [MPa] | Elongation at Break [%] | Reduction of Area Z [%] | Modulus of elasticity [GPa] | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 380 | 415 | 14.5 | - | - | - |
| Horizontal | 385 | 415 | 14.5 | - | - | - |
ASTM E8, strain rate 0.00762 mm/s
Mechanical Properties As Manufactured
| Room Temperature | 40 µm | Yield Strength [MPa] | Tensile Strength [MPa] | Elongation at Break [%] | Reduction of Area Z [%] | Modulus of elasticity [GPa] | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 240 | 310 | 23 | - | - | - |
| Horizontal | 260 | 310 | 23 | - | - | - |
Hardness
| Heat Treated | |
|---|---|
| Value | 127 |
| Unit | HBW 2.5/62.5 |
| Heat Treated | |
|---|---|
| Value | 71 |
| Unit | HRB |
| As Manufactured | |
|---|---|
| Value | 86 |
| Unit | HBW 2.5/62.5 |
| As Manufactured | |
|---|---|
| Value | 40 |
| Unit | HRB |
Thermal Conductivity
| ASTM E1461-13 | Orientation | [W/m*K] |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Treated | Vertical | 132 |
Surface Roughness
Specific heat capacity at 25°C
| AST E1269-11 Heat Treated | |
|---|---|
| Value | 0.87 |
| Unit | J/g/°C |
Anodization
SEM image of the anodizing layer.
Anodized according to Mil-A-8625 Type III
Thickness of anodization layer
depends on used anodization
process.
Electrical Conductivity
| ASTM E1004-17 | Orientation | Typical Electrical Conductivity [%IACS] |
|---|---|---|
| As Manufactured / 40 µm / | Vertical | 23 |
| ASTM E1004-17 | Orientation | Typical Electrical Conductivity [%IACS] |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Treated / 40 µm / | Vertical | 34 |