Process Data Sheet

EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg for EOS M 400-1 | 90 µm

EOS M 400 - 90 µm - TRL 3

Process Information Metal

High productivity process with moderate mechanical properties. EOS T6 heat treatment is recommended for parts where higher elongation properties are required.

Main Characteristics:
→ High productivity
→ Moderate mechanical properties
→ Good buildability with uniform surface roughness

System Setup EOS M 400
EOS Material set AlSi10Mg_090_FlexM400
Powder Product No. 9011-0024
Software Requirements

EOSPRINT 2.6 or newer
EOSYSTEM 04.19 or newer

Recoater Blade HSS (High Speed Steel)
Build Platform Temperature 165 °C
Nozzle Standard
Inert gas Nitrogen
Sieve 90 µm
Additional Information
Layer Thickness 90 µm
Volume Rate 27.8 mm³/s

Chemical and Physical Properties of Parts

The chemical composition of the EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg parts is in compliance with DIN EN 1706 (EN AC—43000) and ASTM F3318-18 standards.

Microstructure of the Produced Parts

Defects Thickness Result Number of Samples
Average Defect Percentage 90 µm 0.2 % -
Density EN ISO 3369 Thickness Result Number of Samples
Average Density 90 µm ≥ 2.65 g/cm³ -

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Properties Heat Treated

EN ISO 6892-1 Room Temperature | 90 µm Yield Strength [MPa] Tensile Strength [MPa] Elongation at Break A [%] Reduction of Area Z [%] Modulus of elasticity [GPa] Number of Samples
Vertical 230 300 5 - - -
Horizontal 230 310 5 - - -

EOS T6 Heat Treatment 

Solution Annealing:
30 minutes in 530 °C followed by immediate quenching to water.

Aging:
Artificial aging of 6 hours in 165 °C followed by cooling in air.

Mechanical Properties As Manufactured

EN ISO 6892-1 Room Temperature | 90 µm Yield Strength [MPa] Tensile Strength [MPa] Elongation at Break A [%] Reduction of Area Z [%] Modulus of elasticity [GPa] Number of Samples
Vertical 240 380 2 - - -
Horizontal 260 400 3 - - -

Surface Roughness

Surface Roughness From To
Sa (µm) - -
Ra (µm) - -
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