Process Data Sheet
EOS NickelAlloy K500 for EOS M 400-4 | 60 µm
EOS M 400-4 - 60 µm - TRL 3
| System Setup | EOS M 400-4 |
|---|---|
| EOS Material set | K500_060_CoreM404_100 |
| Software Requirements |
EOSPRINT 2.13 or newer EOSYSTEM 2.17 or newer |
| Recoater Blade | HSS (High Speed Steel) |
| Nozzle | EOS Aerospike Nozzle |
| Inert gas | Argon |
| Sieve | 90 µm |
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| Layer Thickness | 60 µm |
| Volume Rate | 6.0 mm³/s |
Chemical and Physical Properties of Parts
Microstructure of the Produced Parts
| Defects | Thickness | Result | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Defect Percentage | - | 0.05 % | - |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties As Manufactured
| EN ISO 6892-1 Room Temperature | 60 µm | Yield Strength [MPa] | Tensile Strength [MPa] | Elongation at Break A [%] | Reduction of Area Z [%] | Modulus of elasticity [GPa] | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 475 | 705 | 38 | - | - | - |
| Horizontal | 535 | 755 | 33 | - | - | - |
Mechanical Properties Heat Treated
| EN ISO 6892-1 Room Temperature | 60 µm | Yield Strength [MPa] | Tensile Strength [MPa] | Elongation at Break A [%] | Reduction of Area Z [%] | Modulus of elasticity [GPa] | Number of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 785 | 1020 | 28 | - | - | - |
| Horizontal | 840 | 1085 | 22 | - | - | - |
EOS NickelAlloy K500 is a precipitation strengthened alloy. The strength of the material can be tailored using heat treatment. An ageing heat treatment directly after printing is recommended for applications where strength is the primary concern.
Direct Aging
Hold at 595 °C measured from the part for 2 h in argon atmosphere, followed by slow air cooling.
Surface Roughness
Electrical Conductivity
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
| Temperature | |
|---|---|
| - | 25 – 100 ºC |
| 14.4*10-6/K | 25 – 200 ºC |
| 15.2*10-6/K | 25 – 400 ºC |
| 15*10-6/K | 25 – 500 ºC |
| 15.1*10-6/K | 25 – 600 ºC |