3D Metal Powder IMT 316L 15-53 Microns 5 kg

Designed for high-performance laser powder bed fusion, the IMT 316L Metal Powder 3D 15–53 µm 5 kg delivers exceptional corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. This premium stainless steel powder provides the reliable flowability and precise particle size distribution demanded by the aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors for producing dense, defect-free metal components.

Manufacturing Capabilities of the IMT 316L Metal Powder 3D 15–53 µm 5 kg

Producing industrial-quality metal parts requires a base material you can rely on completely. The precise 15–53 µm particle size distribution of this austenitic stainless steel makes it highly optimised for Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) systems. With particles maintaining a high sphericity of ≥ 85% alongside a Hall flow rate of ≤ 18 s/50g, the material spreads uniformly across the build platform. This friction-free coating process prevents the formation of micro-voids and air pockets, ensuring exceptionally solid structures layer after layer.

Corrosion Resistance in Extreme Environments

By strictly controlling the alloy's chemical composition — specifically maintaining ultra-low carbon levels (≤ 0.03%) and incorporating 2.5% molybdenum — this 316L formulation dramatically limits carbide precipitation during the intense thermal cycles of laser melting. Manufacturers rely on the IMT 316L Metal Powder 3D 15–53 µm 5 kg to print highly functional components for marine equipment, chemical processing valves, and biocompatible medical instruments. The resulting prints withstand aggressive corrosive agents without structural degradation.

Engineered for Maximum Post-Print Durability

The integrity of the raw material dictates the performance of the finished part on the production floor. Following standard heat treatment, parts printed with this powder achieve a robust tensile strength of 550–600 MPa. Equally important, its impressive elongation capability (≥ 50%) ensures that your functional prototypes and bespoke tooling retain vital ductility. Under extreme mechanical stress, these end-use components will yield and deform predictably rather than suffer catastrophic brittle fracture.

Technical Specifications of the IMT 316L Metal Powder 3D 15–53 µm 5 kg

Chemical Composition (% by weight)

• O: ≤ 0.06
• Fe: Bal.
• C: ≤ 0.03
• Mn: ≤ 2.0
• Si: ≤ 1.0
• Cr: 17.0
• S: ≤ 0.03
• P: ≤ 0.045
• Mo: 2.5
• Ni: 12.0

Physical Properties

• Particle Size Distribution: 15–53 µm
• Hall Flow Rate (s/50g): ≤ 18
• Apparent Density (g/cm³): ≥ 4.0
• Tap Density (g/cm³): ≥ 4.5
• Oxygen Content (ppm): ≤ 600
• Sphericity (%): ≥ 85

Mechanical Properties (after heat treatment)

• Tensile Strength (MPa): 550–600
• Yield Strength (MPa): 230–280
• Reduction of Area (%): 60–70
• Elongation (%): ≥ 50

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