Specials
3D Printing EOS Tungsten W1 & EOS FeNi36
Special Metals for 3D Printing
EOS’s Special product group includes EOS Tungsten W1 - a pure tungsten alloy for thin-walled X-ray guidance structures in medical and industrial imaging - and EOS FeNi36, supporting applications where exceptional thermal stability is needed.
Both materials were designed and tested for use with EOS metal systems and are shipped with a material test certificate (according to EN 10204, Type 3.1) showing the results of the QA testing regarding the chemical composition and powder properties.
EOS also offers various processes for EOS FeNi36 with the optimal combination of parameters (e.g. laser power, layer thickness, etc.) at different build speeds. For EOS Tungsten W1, EOS offers process consulting services.
Typical Part Properties
- Chemical Composition Standard ASTM-F1684-06
- Tensile Strength 440 MPa
- Yield Strength 315 MPa
- Elongation at Break 40 %
EOS FeNi36
EOS FeNi36 is a nickel-iron alloy characterized by low coefficient of thermal expansion within the temperature range of 30 to 150 °C.
Highlights
- Very low coefficient of thermal expansion (30-150 °C)
- Excellent dimensional stability under thermal cycling
Typical Applications
- Housings and structures for optical and scientific instruments
- Aerospace and satellite structures
- Other applications requiring low thermal expansion
Compatible Printers
Typical Part Properties
- Chemical Composition Standard Pure Tungsten
EOS Tungsten W1
Parts manufactured using EOS Tungsten W1 are to be used in thin walled X-ray guidance structures. These anti-scatter grids can be found in imaging devices used in medical – both human and veterinary – as well as other industries
Typical Applications
Thin walled parts for use in guidance structures in x-ray imaging such as anti-scatter grids
