Digital Metal supplies harder, stronger 3D printed components
Höganäs extends its 3D printing capability by introducing high performance 17-4 PH stainless steel for Digital Metal printing technology.
17-4 PH enables production of components with high strength and hardness.
The material is a hardening grade exhibiting considerably higher strength compared to the more commonly used austenitic 316L.
It also provides improved corrosion resistance compared to 400 series ferritic stainless steels.
Material data – typical values
| Ultimate strength | Yield strength (0,2%) | Elongation | Hardness | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPa | MPa | % | HRB | HRC | |
| 316L | 520 | 180 | 50 | 55 | |
| 17-4PH | 1050 | 900 | 4 | 25 | |
Chemical composition (%)
| Fe | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Nb+Ta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316L | Bal | 16-18 | 10-14 | 2-3 | ||
| 17-4PH | Bal | 15.5-17.5 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0.15-0.45 |