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SLM® – The Industrial Manufacturing Revolution PIONEERS in metal-based 3D printing SLM Solutions, headquartered in Luebeck, Germany, is a leading provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology (also commonly referred to as „3D printing“​. The company‘s shares ) are traded on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. SLM Solutions focuses on the development, assembly and sale of machines and integrated system solutions in the field of selective laser melting. The properties of the metal powder utilised by SLM® machines - including its prurity, fluidity and bulk density - significantly...

Metal Variety from dental prostheses to turbine blades Customers from highly varied sectors utilise our machines to produce complex metal parts for a large number of applications – from dental prostheses through to turbine blades. All of these products have one thing in common: they must meet the highest standards in terms of stability, surface structure or biocompatibility. And the number of utilisation scenarios is on the rise: almost all geometric forms are possible. Dental prostheses Medical technology This air duct made of titanium is produced in high precision without major rework. Only...

AlSi10Mg SLM Solutions' Al-Alloy AlSilOMg is an aluminum-based alloy that is widely used in the additive manufacturing industry for production of functional parts as well as prototypes. AlSi10Mg is often used in applications requiring good mechanical properties and low weight. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Material Characteristics Very good corrosion resistance Good electrical conductivity Excellent thermal conductivity Typical Application Areas Aerospace Automotive Engineering Heat exchangers Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 409 ± 20 Offset yield stress Rp02 [MPa] 211 ± 20...

Chemical Composition (nominal), % Material Characteristics Excellent SLM® processability Good electrical conductivity Good high temperature strength High thermal conductivity Typical Application Areas Aerospace Automotive Heat exchangers Research Prototyping Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 415 ± 15 Offset yield stress Rp0,2 [MPa] 236 ± 8 Break strain A [%] 5 ± 1 Reduction of area Z [%] 11 ± 1 Surface roughness Ra [gm] 7 ± 1 Surface roughness Rz [gm] 46 ± 7 1 Layer thickness 30 gm 2 Layer thickness 50 gm 3 As built 4 Heat treated...

HX SLM Solutions' Nickel-Alloy HX is a Ni-based alloy with high chromium, molybdenum, and iron. HX is an important alloy for high temperature applications in corrosive environments for a number of industries. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Material Characteristics High strength Good ductility Excellent creep-repture strength below 700°C Excellent corrosion resistance Typical Application Areas Aerospace Energy Chemical industry Turbine parts Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 961 ± 41 Offset yield stress Rp0,2 [MPa] 707 ± 41 Break strain A [%] 33 ± 2 Reduction of...

SLM Solutions' Nickel-Alloy IN718 is a precipitation-hardenable nickel, chromium alloy. With excellent tensile, fatigue, creep, and rupture strength up to 700°C, IN718 is an important alloy for production of parts for aircraft engines, (gas) turbines, and other high temperature applications. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Element / Material Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 994 ± 40 Offset yield stress Rp02 [MPa] 702 ± 65 Break strain A [%] 24 ± 1 Reduction of area Z [%] 40 ± 7 Surface roughness Ra [pm] 7 ± 2 Surface roughness Rz [pm] 36 ± 8...

Ti6Al4V Gd. 23 SLM Solutions' Ti-Alloy Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) is the high purity version of Ti6Al4V (Grade 5), the most widely used titanium-based alloy in the world. Due to its high strength, low density, and good corrosion resistance, Ti6Al4V is highly suited for production parts in the aerospace and automotive industries as well as in biomedical applications. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Material Characteristics Excellent biocompatibility Excellent corrosion resistance to sea water Good ductility Moderate strength Typical Application Areas Medical Aerospace Energy Chemical / Petrochemical Heat...

CoCr28Mo6 SLM Solutions' Co-Alloy CoCr28Mo6 is a cobalt, chromium, molybdenum alloy with versatile applications. Owing to its' exceptional biocompatibility, CoCr28Mo6 is used in the medical industry for the production of implants and prostheses. The material is also used to produce components for application in high temperature environments, such as in jet-engines. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Element / Material Mechanical Formula Symbol CoCr1,3 CoCr2, 3 Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 1101 ± 78 1039 ± 91 Offset yield stress Re [MPa] 720 ± 18 705 ± 73...

Material Characteristics Precipitation hardenable Excellent tensile strength Moderate corrosion resistance Typical Application Areas Aerospace Medical Chemical / Petrochemical Paper / Metalworking industries Mechanical Formula Symbol 1.4545 / Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 1194 ± 28 Offset yield stress RP0,2 [MPa] 668 ± 29 Surface roughness Ra [pm] 10 ± 2 Surface roughness Rz [pm] 62 ± 11 1 Layer thickness 30 pm 2 Layer thickness 50 pm 3 As built 4 Heat treated 5 Process conditions and parameters according to SLM Solutions standards

SLM Solutions' Stainless Steel 17-4PH is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel. 17-4PH is suitable for applications requiring high strength and hardness combined with moderate corrosion resistance. Chemical Composition (nominal), % Material Characteristics Martensite hardenable High toughness High tensile strength Good properties up to ca. 400°C Typical Application Areas Injection moulding Engineering parts Automotive Aerospace Mechanical Formula Symbol 1.27092,3 1.27092,4 Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 1135 ± 29 1784 ± 313 Offset yield stress RP02 [MPa] 987 ±...