Ti-6Al-4V (L-PBF, 3D Systems LaserForm Ti Gr5 (A))

3D Systems LaserForm Ti Gr5 (A) is a Ti-6Al-4V grade for laser powder bed fusion, melted layer by layer from fine powder under inert gas. Rapid solidification produces fine acicular martensite in columnar prior-beta grains aligned with the build direction, so as-built parts are strong but of limited ductility and somewhat anisotropic. Parts carry high residual stress and are usually stress relieved before support removal. They are often hot isostatically pressed to close porosity and improve fatigue life, and machined where the rough as-built surface matters. Typical uses are lightweight aerospace brackets, lattice-structured medical implants and complex motorsport and industrial components. Every value on this page is read from 3D Systems' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.