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 |
| 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) | - | - |