Metal Powder FastForm H13 15–53 Microns, 5 kg

Industrial-Grade Tooling with FastForm H13 Metal Powder, 5 kg

FastForm H13 Metal Powder, 5 kg is the essential foundation for producing high-performance hot-work tooling and inserts directly from your metal 3D printer. Engineered to deliver exceptional resistance to thermal fatigue, this material enables engineers to create complex geometries — such as conformal cooling channels in injection moulds — that are simply impossible to achieve through conventional CNC machining.

Why choose H13 tool steel for Additive Manufacturing?

In the demanding environment of industrial production, standard steels frequently fail under the stress of rapid temperature fluctuations. This H13 powder is formulated to withstand the rigorous conditions of die casting, forging, and extrusion. Thanks to high-purity spherical particles, this material ensures excellent flowability throughout the printing process, resulting in dense, porosity-free parts that match or exceed the properties of wrought materials.

Optimised for thermal management

The primary advantage of printing with FastForm H13 Metal Powder, 5 kg is the ability to manage heat distribution intelligently. Traditional mould manufacturing is limited to straight-drilled cooling lines. With this powder, it becomes possible to design internal channels that follow the part surface with precision.

This conformal cooling capability dramatically reduces cycle times in plastic injection moulding and prevents warping in finished products. It is not simply about producing a mould — it is about manufacturing a mould that cools faster and endures longer under thermal stress.

Versatile hardness and durability

Whether you are working with cold- or hot-rolling applications, this tool steel offers a well-balanced combination of hardness and toughness. It provides excellent hardenability and wear resistance, making it ideal for cutting tools and high-strength stamping dies. Post-processing is straightforward: parts printed in H13 can be heat-treated to achieve the specific hardness required by the unique working conditions of your production facility.

Technical specifications

This premium powder is characterised by its spherical particle shape, ensuring consistent layering and high packing density. It is optimised for processes carried out in a nitrogen atmosphere.

• Material: H13 mould steel powder
• Particle shape: spherical (gas-atomised)
• Available particle sizes: 0–15 μm, 15–53 μm (standard), 45–120 μm, 75–150 μm
• Recommended build plate: stainless steel
• Primary applications: injection moulds, die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies.

Chemical composition (% by weight)

• Iron (Fe): balance
• Chromium (Cr): 4.75 – 5.50 % (provides corrosion and oxidation resistance)
• Molybdenum (Mo): 1.10 – 1.75 % (enhances high-temperature strength)
• Vanadium (V): 0.80 – 1.20 %
• Silicon (Si): 0.80 – 1.20 %
• Carbon (C): 0.32 – 0.45 %
• Manganese (Mn): 0.20 – 0.50 %

Printer compatibility

This powder is validated for the FastForm metal 3D printing ecosystem, ensuring reliable parameters and consistent metallurgical results across single- and multi-laser systems:

• Entry-level & R&D: DeskFab X1 (300W Single Laser)
• Mid-size industrial: FF-M140C (500W), FF-M220 (500W Single/Dual Laser)
• High throughput: FF-M300S (500W Single/Dual Laser)
• Large format: FF-M420 (configurable with 4, 6, or 8 × 500W lasers)

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