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17-4PH stainless steel printed by laser powder bed fusion and aged to H900 is a precipitation-hardened martensitic steel in its highest-strength temper. As printed, it has a fine, rapidly solidified martensitic structure with some retained austenite, a rough surface, residual stress that needs relief before supports are removed, and modest differences between build directions. Solution treatment, sometimes with hot isostatic pressing, usually comes before aging. H900 aging then raises strength and hardness through copper-rich precipitates, trading away toughness and ductility. Typical uses are tooling, fixtures, housings, brackets and fittings that need strength with corrosion resistance.
316L stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion and left in the as-built condition is the low-carbon austenitic, molybdenum-alloyed grade used as it comes off the build plate, with no stress relief or other heat treatment. Rapid melting and solidification give a fine cellular sub-structure and columnar grains growing across layers, so properties differ between build directions. Parts hold high residual stress, can distort when cut from the plate, and need supports and machining at the plate interface. Surfaces are rough, and occasional porosity or lack-of-fusion defects can remain. Typical uses are prototypes, fluid-handling parts such as manifolds, and tooling, usually finished later.
Inconel 718 (SLM) is the age-hardenable nickel-chromium-iron superalloy made by selective laser melting, a laser powder bed fusion process. As printed it has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction and high residual stress, so properties depend on orientation. Stress relief on the build plate is usually followed by solution treatment and age hardening, often with hot isostatic pressing, to reduce segregation and porosity and precipitate the strengthening phases. Surfaces stay rough, so critical faces are machined. Typical uses are turbine and combustor parts, ducts and heat exchangers.
Ti-6Al-4V printed by laser powder bed fusion in the as-built condition is the alpha-beta titanium alloy exactly as removed from the build plate, before stress relief, hot isostatic pressing or machining. Rapid melting and cooling give a fine acicular martensitic microstructure, often with columnar prior beta grains along the build direction, so strength is high, ductility is limited and properties vary with orientation. Residual stress is substantial and can distort the part when it is cut from the plate, and surfaces are rough. It is used for prototypes, test coupons and parts awaiting stress relief and finishing for aerospace and medical work.
Ti-6Al-4V printed by laser powder bed fusion and stress relieved is the alpha-beta titanium alloy heat treated well below its beta transus, usually while still on the build plate. As built, the process leaves fine acicular martensite, high residual stress, some anisotropy between build directions and a rough surface. Stress relief lowers the residual stress that would distort or crack the part when it is cut from the plate, but it does not close internal porosity, so fatigue-critical parts are often also hot isostatically pressed. Parts are used for aerospace brackets, lightweight structures and medical components.
17-4PH stainless steel printed by metal binder jetting is a precipitation-hardening martensitic steel formed by depositing binder into a powder bed, then debinding and sintering the part. The green part is fragile and porous and shrinks substantially in sintering, so geometry is scaled to compensate and long spans may need setters. Some residual porosity usually remains, the surface is that of sintered powder, and critical features are often machined. Residual stress and anisotropy are low compared with fusion processes, and final strength depends on sintering and the later aging treatment. It is used for production runs of complex brackets, housings, fittings and tooling.
Desktop Metal 17-4PH Stainless Steel (Shop System) is that maker's grade of 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel printed by metal binder jetting, here heat-treated. Parts are printed as unsupported green bodies of bound powder, then debound and sintered. They shrink substantially and end with a little residual porosity but without the residual stress of laser melting. Solution treatment and aging after sintering precipitate copper-rich particles in the martensite, raising strength and hardness over the as-sintered state. Typical uses are small, complex functional parts made in batches, such as machine components, tooling and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Desktop Metal's 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.
Desktop Metal 17-4PH Stainless Steel (Shop System) is a maker's grade of the precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel printed by metal binder jetting, in the sintered condition. Binder is jetted into a bed of 17-4PH powder to form green parts, which are debound and furnace-sintered with substantial shrinkage, leaving a small amount of residual porosity. With no melt pool, sintered parts are largely isotropic and free of laser-melting residual stress, and the powder bed supports them, so no supports are needed. It is used for batches of small, complex stainless components such as brackets, housings and tooling inserts, often aged and machined where tighter tolerances are needed. Every value on this page is read from Desktop Metal's 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.
17-4PH stainless steel made by bound metal deposition is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel printed from metal powder bound in a polymer, then debound and sintered into a metal part. The green part is printed oversized to allow for the substantial, fairly predictable shrinkage on sintering, and long or overhanging features need supports or setters to resist sag and distortion. Layer lines leave a rougher surface than machined stock, and some residual porosity and differences between build directions can remain. Sintered parts are commonly aged by heat treatment and machined on critical features. Typical uses are jigs, fixtures, tooling, brackets and low-volume functional parts.
Desktop Metal 17-4PH Stainless Steel (Studio System 2), heat-treated, is the precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel printed by bound metal deposition and hardened by heat treatment after sintering. Metal powder in a polymer binder is extruded into an oversized green part, then debound and sintered, shrinking to near-full density with some residual porosity. Ceramic interface layers release supports, and layer lines usually need machining or blasting where fit or finish matters. The heat treatment precipitates copper-rich particles in the martensite, raising strength and hardness over the as-sintered state. Parts serve as tooling, jigs, fixtures and low-volume functional components. Every value on this page is read from Desktop Metal's 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.
Desktop Metal 17-4PH Stainless Steel (Studio System 2) is that maker's precipitation-hardening stainless steel for bound metal deposition, in the as-sintered condition. Parts are extruded from metal powder held in a polymer binder, then debound and furnace-sintered. They shrink in the process, so they are printed oversize, with a separable interface layer beneath supports. The sintered steel keeps some residual porosity and a layered surface, so critical faces are usually machined, and it can be given a further aging treatment for strength. It is used for jigs, fixtures, tooling, brackets and low-volume functional parts. Every value on this page is read from Desktop Metal's 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.
Markforged 17-4PH Stainless Steel, heat-treated, is that maker's precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel, printed by bound metal deposition and then solution treated and aged after sintering. Parts are extruded from metal powder held in a polymer binder and printed oversized to allow for shrinkage. They are then debound and sintered, which leaves some residual porosity, visible layer lines and a difference in properties between build directions. The heat treatment precipitates copper-rich particles in the martensite, raising strength and hardness over the as-sintered state at some cost in ductility. Typical uses are tooling, jigs and fixtures, brackets and low-volume functional parts that would otherwise be machined. Every value on this page is read from Markforged's 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.
Markforged 17-4PH Stainless Steel is that maker's grade of the precipitation-hardening stainless steel for bound metal deposition, extruded as metal powder in a polymer binder filament and here in the sintered condition. The printed green part is debound in a solvent wash and then furnace sintered, shrinking substantially as it densifies, so parts are printed oversize. Sintered parts retain some porosity and visible layer lines, and critical faces and holes are usually machined. Typical uses are tooling, jigs, fixtures, functional prototypes and low-volume end-use parts needing strength and corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from Markforged's 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.
17-4PH stainless steel printed by fused deposition modeling is a precipitation-hardening martensitic steel made by a bound-metal route: metal powder in a polymer binder is extruded, then debound and sintered to a metal part. The printed part is oversized and weak, and it shrinks during sintering, so geometry needs compensation and long spans need supports. Sintered parts keep faint layer lines, a rougher surface than machined metal, some residual porosity and direction-dependent properties. They are often heat treated to an H condition and machined at critical features. Typical uses are jigs, fixtures, tooling, grippers and low-volume functional parts.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 17-4 PH is a filament of 17-4PH stainless steel powder in a polymer binder, printed by material extrusion and then converted into a solid steel part. The printed green part must be catalytically debound and sintered, and it shrinks during sintering, so it is printed oversized to compensate. The sintered steel retains some porosity and a layered surface, and its properties can vary between build directions; functional surfaces are often machined, and parts can be precipitation hardened like the wrought alloy. It is used for jigs, fixtures, tooling, functional prototypes and low-volume metal parts made without a powder-bed system. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's 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.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 17-4 PH, heat-treated, is 17-4PH stainless steel printed by material extrusion from a metal-filled polymer filament, then debound, sintered and given a precipitation-hardening heat treatment. The printed green part is oversized to allow for shrinkage during sintering. The sintered metal keeps some residual porosity and the layered surface texture of extrusion, so features needing tight tolerances are usually machined. The ageing treatment after sintering hardens the martensitic matrix by copper-rich precipitation, raising strength and hardness over the as-sintered state. Parts are used for tooling, jigs, fixtures, functional prototypes and low-volume metal components. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's 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.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 17-4 PH, sintered, is 17-4PH stainless steel made by Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) of a filament of steel powder in a polymer binder, followed by debinding and sintering. The printed green part is catalytically debound and then sintered in a furnace, where it shrinks substantially, so it is printed oversize with allowance for slightly different shrinkage between build directions. The sintered steel retains some residual porosity and a layered surface finish, and parts are often precipitation hardened and machined on critical features. Printed parts are used for tooling, jigs and fixtures, brackets and functional prototypes. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's 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.
17-4PH stainless steel printed by laser powder bed fusion is a precipitation-hardening martensitic steel built layer by layer from gas-atomized powder. Rapid solidification gives a fine, directional microstructure that often retains more austenite than wrought material, and properties differ between the build direction and the layer plane. Parts carry residual stress and a rough surface, so they need supports and stress relief before removal from the plate. Aging, or solution treatment and aging, sometimes after hot isostatic pressing to close porosity, sets the strength and toughness balance. Typical uses are brackets, housings, tooling and fluid-handling parts with complex geometry.
3D Systems LaserForm 17-4PH (A) is that maker's grade of 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel for laser powder bed fusion. As built, the rapidly solidified steel has a fine cellular structure, may retain considerable austenite and carries residual stress, so parts are usually stress relieved before removal from the plate and supports. Solution treatment and aging then produce a martensitic structure and develop its precipitation-hardened strength, and as-printed surfaces are typically machined or blasted. It is used for tooling inserts with conformal cooling, pump and valve parts, and brackets that need strength with moderate corrosion resistance. 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.
3D Systems LaserForm 17-4PH (A) in the as-built condition is 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel printed from this maker's powder by laser powder bed fusion, before any stress relief or heat treatment. Rapid solidification leaves a fine columnar structure of martensite with a variable share of retained austenite, along with residual stress, anisotropy between build directions and rough supported surfaces. Parts are cut from the build plate and are normally stress relieved, then solution treated and aged to develop the alloy's intended strength. Printed parts serve as tooling inserts with conformal cooling, pump and valve components and structural brackets. 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.
Colibrium Additive Stainless Steel 17-4PH is that maker's grade of the precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel, made by laser powder bed fusion and here in the aged condition. Rapid solidification leaves a fine cellular structure, residual stress and often much retained austenite, so parts are stress relieved before removal from the plate and usually solution treated before aging. Aging precipitates fine copper-rich particles that raise strength and hardness, though rough surfaces, support marks and some anisotropy between build directions remain. Parts include brackets, housings, tooling and fluid-handling components needing strength with moderate corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive's 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.
Colibrium Additive Stainless Steel 17-4PH, as-built, is that maker's grade of 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion and not heat treated after the build. Rapid solidification leaves a fine cellular, largely martensitic structure that can hold retained austenite and lacks the copper-rich strengthening precipitates, so its properties differ from aged material and vary with build direction. Parts carry residual stress and a rough surface and need supports. They are normally stress relieved, solution treated and aged, and machined on critical surfaces. Finished parts serve as tooling inserts, pump and valve components, and brackets that need strength with corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 17-4PH is the EOS grade of 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel, supplied as a powder with matched process parameters for laser powder bed fusion. As built, the rapidly solidified material has a fine cellular structure that can retain substantial austenite alongside martensite. Parts are therefore normally solution treated and aged to reach the hardened martensitic condition. Parts are built on supports and carry residual stress, so they are usually stress relieved before removal from the build plate, and surfaces are blasted or machined where finish matters. It is used for functional parts, tooling inserts and components that need high strength with good corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 17-4PH in the aged condition is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel printed by laser powder bed fusion and then aged, usually after a solution anneal. As printed, rapid solidification leaves a fine cellular structure that can retain some austenite, along with residual stress, build-direction anisotropy and rough support-side surfaces. Ageing precipitates copper-rich particles in the martensite, raising strength and hardness. Parts still need support removal and machining or blasting of functional faces. Printed parts serve as tooling inserts, brackets, and pump and valve components that need strength with moderate corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 17-4PH as-built is the maker's 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel grade fused by laser powder bed fusion, with no heat treatment after the build. Rapid solidification leaves fine cellular grains elongated along the build direction, martensite with retained austenite, and copper still in solution, so it lacks the strength of the aged tempers. Parts carry residual stress, need supports and have a rough layered surface. They are therefore usually stress relieved, then solution treated and aged, and machined on functional faces. Finished parts serve as tooling inserts, pump and valve components, and brackets that need strength with corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 17-4PH, heat-treated, is a maker's grade of 17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel printed by laser powder bed fusion and heat-treated after the build. As printed, rapid solidification leaves a fine structure that can retain considerable austenite, along with residual stress, support structures and a rough surface. Solution treatment and ageing convert the structure to martensite strengthened by copper-rich precipitates, raising strength and hardness and relieving residual stress. Functional surfaces are still usually machined or blasted. Printed parts serve as tooling inserts, pump and valve components and structural brackets that need high strength with moderate corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
Farsoon 17-4PH is the maker's grade of 17-4PH precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel powder for laser powder bed fusion. As printed, the rapid solidification gives a fine cellular structure with residual stress, some build-direction anisotropy and a mixed martensitic and retained austenite matrix that depends on powder chemistry. Parts are usually stress relieved before removal from the build plate, then solution treated and aged to develop full precipitation hardening. Supports and surface roughness call for machining or finishing. Printed parts serve as tooling inserts, pump and valve components, brackets and other strong, corrosion-resistant industrial parts. Every value on this page is read from Farsoon's 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.
Farsoon 17-4PH heat-treated is Farsoon's grade of the precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel 17-4PH, made by laser powder bed fusion and heat-treated after the build. As printed, rapid solidification leaves a fine cellular structure with grains elongated along the build direction, residual stress and a variable amount of retained austenite. Solution treatment and aging convert this to martensite strengthened by copper-rich precipitates and relieve residual stress, giving more consistent properties. Printed parts are used for tooling inserts, pump and valve components and brackets that need strength together with corrosion resistance. Every value on this page is read from Farsoon's 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.
316L stainless steel printed by metal binder jetting is the low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic steel formed by depositing liquid binder onto a powder bed, with no melting during the build. The green part is fragile and porous, so it is depowdered, debound and sintered, and sintering provides its final density. Parts shrink considerably in sintering, so geometry is compensated and slender features may need setters to limit distortion. Residual porosity and surface roughness are typically higher than in wrought material, but fusion-type residual stress is avoided. It is used for corrosion-resistant fittings, housings and fluid-handling parts with complex shapes.
Desktop Metal 316L Stainless Steel (Shop System) is that maker's grade of low-carbon austenitic 316L stainless steel for binder jetting, used in the sintered condition. Parts are printed as green bodies of binder-held powder, then depowdered and furnace-sintered. They shrink substantially as they densify, so designs must allow for shrinkage and sagging. The sintered structure is equiaxed austenite with some residual porosity, more uniform between build directions than laser-melted 316L, and it needs no supports and carries little residual stress. Typical uses are production runs of small brackets, fluid fittings, hardware and tooling parts that would otherwise be machined, cast or metal injection molded. Every value on this page is read from Desktop Metal's 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.
316L stainless steel made by bound metal deposition is the low-carbon, molybdenum-alloyed austenitic grade, printed from metal-filled polymer filament and then debound and sintered into metal. The green part is printed oversize to allow for sintering shrinkage, and supports or a ceramic interface layer are often needed to limit distortion in the furnace. Sintered parts are largely dense but can keep fine residual porosity, with layer lines and some anisotropy between build directions. Critical surfaces are usually machined or polished. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant fixtures, tooling, housings and low-volume fluid-handling parts.
Desktop Metal 316L Stainless Steel (Studio System 2) is the maker's 316L austenitic stainless steel for bound metal deposition, printed from rods of metal powder in a polymer and wax binder and used in the sintered condition. Parts are extruded oversize, then debound and sintered, shrinking toward near-full density, with a ceramic interface layer letting supports separate after sintering. Sintering rather than melting gives an equiaxed austenitic structure free of melt-induced residual stress, but leaves some porosity, visible layer lines and a surface that often needs machining on critical faces. Parts serve as prototypes, jigs, fixtures and low-volume functional parts. Every value on this page is read from Desktop Metal's 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.
Markforged 316L Stainless Steel is a sintered grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel made by Bound Metal Deposition (BMD), a material extrusion process. Metal-powder-filled polymer filament is extruded, then the part is debound and furnace sintered, shrinking substantially, so it is printed oversize. The sintered part has an equiaxed austenitic structure with some residual porosity, low residual stress, visible layer lines and somewhat direction-dependent properties, so critical surfaces are usually machined. It is used for jigs, fixtures, tooling, brackets and low-volume corrosion-resistant parts. Every value on this page is read from Markforged's 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.
316L stainless steel printed by fused deposition modeling is the molybdenum-bearing austenitic grade made from filament in which fine steel powder is bound in a polymer. The extruded green part is debound and then sintered to densify the metal, so the route resembles metal injection molding more than melt-based metal printing. Layer and infill structure leave some anisotropy between build directions, sintering shrinks the part substantially, and residual porosity and a layered surface are typical; overhangs need supports. It is used for jigs, fixtures, tooling, functional prototypes and low-volume corrosion-resistant parts with complex geometry.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 316L is a filament of 316L stainless steel powder in a polymer binder, printed by fused deposition modeling into a green part that becomes solid metal only after debinding and sintering. The binder is removed catalytically, and sintering then densifies the part with substantial shrinkage that the design must compensate, leaving an austenitic structure with some residual porosity. Parts show layer lines and somewhat lower properties across layers than along them, and critical surfaces usually need machining. The grade is used for prototypes, tooling, jigs, fixtures and low-volume corrosion-resistant parts. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's 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.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse 316L, sintered, is 316L austenitic stainless steel printed by material extrusion from a filament of metal powder in a polymer binder, then debound and sintered. The binder is removed from the printed green part, typically by catalytic debinding, and furnace sintering fuses the powder into a near-dense metal part, with substantial shrinkage that the print is scaled up to offset. Sintered parts keep the layer texture of extrusion and some residual porosity, and surfaces that need tight tolerances are usually machined. Typical uses are jigs, fixtures, tooling, brackets and low-volume functional parts that need the corrosion resistance of 316L. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's 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.
316L stainless steel printed by laser powder bed fusion is the low-carbon, molybdenum-alloyed austenitic grade, built by selectively melting fine powder layer by layer. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular sub-grain structure and columnar grains growing along the build direction, so horizontal and vertical builds can differ. Parts carry high residual stress, so they are built on a plate with supports and stress relieved before removal. Surfaces are rough as printed and are often machined or polished, and small pores can remain unless the part is densified. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant manifolds, heat exchangers, fluid-handling parts, tooling and lightweight brackets.
LaserForm 316L (A) is the 3D Systems grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel for laser powder bed fusion, which builds near-fully dense parts from it. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular austenitic structure with grains elongated along the build direction, so strength exceeds that of annealed wrought 316L and varies somewhat with build orientation. Parts need supports on overhangs and are usually stress relieved, cut from the build plate and machined or polished where the rough as-built surface matters. Printed parts serve as corrosion-resistant manifolds, valve bodies, heat exchangers and complex 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.
3D Systems LaserForm 316L (A) is a grade of 316L austenitic stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion, here in the annealed condition. As built, the alloy has columnar grains along the build direction with a fine cellular substructure, high residual stress and some anisotropy. Parts need supports, removal from the build plate and finishing of the rough surface. Annealing relieves the residual stress and breaks down the cellular substructure, trading some strength for ductility and more uniform properties across build directions. Typical parts are corrosion-resistant manifolds, valve and pump components, fluid fittings and brackets with complex internal geometry. 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.
LaserForm 316L (A) is 3D Systems' grade of 316L austenitic stainless steel for laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition. Rapid melt pool solidification gives a fine cellular austenitic substructure with columnar grains along the build direction. This makes it stronger than annealed wrought 316L, with some anisotropy between build directions. As-built parts carry residual stress, remain attached to the plate and supports, and have a rough surface, so they usually need stress relief, support removal and machining or polishing of functional faces. Printed parts serve as corrosion-resistant fluid-handling components, manifolds, brackets and tooling with internal channels. 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.
LaserForm 316L (A) in the stress-relieved condition is 3D Systems' grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion. As printed, rapid solidification produces a fine cellular substructure within columnar grains along the build direction, near-full density with some anisotropy, rough down-facing surfaces and high residual stress, with parts built on supports. Stress relief reduces that residual stress to limit distortion when parts are removed from the build plate, while largely keeping the fine as-built microstructure. Printed parts are used for corrosion-resistant fluid-handling components, manifolds, valve bodies and brackets. 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.
Colibrium Additive Stainless Steel 316L is the maker's grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel for laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition. Rapid solidification of the melt pool gives a fine cellular sub-grain structure within columnar grains along the build direction, which makes it stronger than annealed wrought 316L but less ductile, with properties that differ between build directions. Parts are nearly fully dense but carry residual stress, are built on supports, and have a rough surface that is often machined or polished. They are used for corrosion-resistant fluid-handling parts, manifolds, brackets and tooling. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive's 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.
Colibrium Additive Stainless Steel 316L is a low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel grade built by laser powder bed fusion, here in the solution-treated condition. As printed, it has a fine cellular sub-grain structure within columnar grains aligned with the build direction, with high residual stress and some anisotropy. Solution treatment dissolves this cellular structure and relieves the stress, giving lower strength than as built but higher ductility and more uniform properties across build directions. Parts need support removal and often machining or polishing. Typical uses are fluid manifolds, valve and pump bodies, heat exchangers, and chemical-process or marine hardware with internal channels. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive's 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.
Colibrium Additive Stainless Steel 316L is that maker's grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel for laser powder bed fusion, here in the stress-relieved condition. Rapid melt-pool solidification gives a fine cellular substructure in grains elongated along the build direction, so properties vary somewhat with orientation. Parts are near fully dense but have a rough as-built surface and need supports on overhangs. Stress relief, usually done on the build plate, lowers residual stress and distortion while largely keeping the fine as-built structure. Typical parts are corrosion-resistant manifolds, fluid-handling components, heat exchangers and brackets. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 316L-4404 is a 316L austenitic stainless steel powder grade, corresponding to DIN 1.4404, for laser powder bed fusion. Rapid solidification gives near-full density and a fine cellular austenitic structure with grains elongated along the build direction. As a result, parts are stronger but less ductile than annealed wrought 316L and differ somewhat between build directions. Parts are built on supports and carry residual stress, often relieved by heat treatment before removal from the plate, and their rough surface is machined or polished where needed. Typical uses are manifolds, valve bodies, chemical and marine components, and tooling with complex internal channels. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 316L-4404 printed by laser powder bed fusion and left as-built is a low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel with no post-build heat treatment. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular sub-grain structure inside columnar grains elongated along the build direction. This makes as-built parts stronger but less ductile than annealed wrought 316L, and somewhat anisotropic. Parts retain residual stress, need supports that are removed along with the build plate, and have a rough surface that is usually machined, blasted or polished. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant fluid-handling components, manifolds, process equipment parts, tooling and functional prototypes. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 316L-4441 is a 316L austenitic stainless steel powder grade from EOS, built into near-fully dense parts by laser powder bed fusion. Rapid melt-pool solidification gives a fine cellular and columnar austenitic structure that is stronger but less ductile than annealed wrought 316L, with properties that differ between build direction and layer plane. Parts are built on supports and carry residual stress, so they are usually stress relieved before removal from the plate. Sealing faces and fits are typically machined or polished from the rough as-built surface. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant fluid-handling components, manifolds, heat exchangers and fittings with internal channels. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
EOS StainlessSteel 316L-4441 is one maker's grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition. Rapid melt-pool solidification leaves a fine cellular substructure within columnar grains aligned with the build direction. This gives higher yield strength but lower ductility than annealed wrought 316L, with some anisotropy between build directions. As-built parts carry residual stress, a rough surface and support structures, and usually need stress relief, removal from the build plate, and machining or polishing. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant fluid-handling parts, manifolds, and complex process and marine hardware. Every value on this page is read from EOS's 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.
Farsoon 316L is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel powder grade from Farsoon that is melted by laser powder bed fusion into dense metal parts. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular austenitic microstructure with grains elongated along the build direction, so as-printed parts are stronger but less ductile than annealed wrought 316L and somewhat anisotropic. Parts carry residual stress and need supports under overhangs, so they are usually stress relieved before removal from the build plate and are often machined or polished where surface finish matters. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant manifolds, valve bodies, heat exchangers and tooling inserts with internal channels. Every value on this page is read from Farsoon's 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.
Farsoon 316L heat-treated is Farsoon's low-carbon austenitic stainless steel grade, built by laser powder bed fusion and given a post-build heat treatment. As printed, it is near fully dense, with a fine cellular solidification structure, columnar grains along the build direction, high residual stress and rough down-facing surfaces, and overhangs need supports. Heat treatment relieves the residual stress and coarsens or dissolves the cellular structure, trading some strength for ductility and reducing the difference in properties between build directions. Printed parts are used for corrosion-resistant manifolds, valve and pump components, heat exchangers and tooling inserts. Every value on this page is read from Farsoon's 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.
Nikon SLM Solutions 316L, as-built, is that maker's grade of low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion, with no heat treatment after printing. Rapid solidification gives fine cellular sub-grains within columnar grains aligned with the build direction. As a result, parts are stronger but less ductile than annealed wrought 316L and somewhat anisotropic between build directions. Parts retain residual stress and rough downskin and supported surfaces, and their supports must be cut or machined away. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant manifolds, valve bodies, heat exchangers and other fluid-handling parts with complex internal channels. Every value on this page is read from Nikon SLM Solutions' 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.
Renishaw SS 316L-0407 is a low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel powder grade for laser powder bed fusion. Printed parts are near fully dense, with a fine cellular solidification structure within columnar grains aligned to the build direction. This gives higher yield strength than annealed wrought 316L but lower ductility and some anisotropy. As-built parts carry residual stress and rough surfaces and need supports on overhangs, so stress relief, support removal and machining or polishing of functional surfaces are usual. It is used for manifolds, valve and fluid-handling parts, heat exchangers and tooling with internal channels in corrosive service. Every value on this page is read from Renishaw's 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.
Renishaw SS 316L-0407 is a 316L austenitic stainless steel powder grade printed by laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition without heat treatment. Rapid solidification leaves a fine cellular substructure within columnar grains grown along the build direction, making parts stronger but less ductile than annealed wrought 316L and somewhat anisotropic. Parts carry residual stress, need supports and removal from the build plate, and have a rough surface that is machined or polished where finish matters. Typical uses are corrosion-resistant manifolds, valve and pump parts, heat exchangers and tooling with internal channels. Every value on this page is read from Renishaw's 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.
316L stainless steel made by laser powder bed fusion and stress relieved at 650 °C is a low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic steel in a lightly heat-treated state. As printed it has a fine cellular solidification structure, columnar grains across layers, build-direction anisotropy and high residual stress from rapid cooling. The 650 °C treatment relieves much of that stress while largely keeping the printed structure, and is usually done before parts are cut from the build plate. Supports, machining of critical surfaces and surface finishing are still normally needed. Parts include corrosion-resistant housings, fluid-handling components, manifolds and heat exchangers.
316L stainless steel made by wire-fed laser directed energy deposition is the low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic grade built up bead by bead as a laser melts wire onto a substrate. The deposit solidifies as coarse columnar grains along the build direction, so properties can differ between build and travel directions, and thermal cycling leaves residual stress and distortion. Lack-of-fusion porosity can occur between beads if parameters are poorly tuned. Surfaces are rough and wavy, so functional faces are usually machined. Typical uses are near-net-shape preforms, large corrosion-resistant parts, cladding, and repair of existing components.
Meltio Stainless Steel 316LSi is a 316L stainless steel welding wire with raised silicon, deposited by laser wire-feed directed energy deposition to build austenitic stainless parts to near-net shape. The silicon addition improves melt-pool fluidity and wetting, which helps successive beads fuse cleanly. As deposited, the material is dense, with coarse columnar grains that grow across layers and give some anisotropy between build directions. Parts are built onto a substrate plate, so they carry residual stress and a stepped, wavy surface, and functional surfaces are normally machined. It is used for large stainless near-net-shape parts, for adding features to existing components, and for repairing or cladding worn parts in corrosive service. Every value on this page is read from Meltio's 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.
Meltio Stainless Steel 316LSi, as-built, is 316L austenitic stainless steel deposited by laser wire-feed directed energy deposition from a silicon-enhanced welding-wire grade. The layered weld beads solidify into a dense structure of columnar austenite grains elongated along the build direction, with some delta ferrite, which makes strength and ductility differ between build directions. As-built parts carry residual stress and a wavy bead surface, so functional faces are usually finish machined. Printed parts in it are large near-net-shape components, fixtures and tooling, and repairs or added features on existing stainless steel parts. Every value on this page is read from Meltio's 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.
Meltio Stainless Steel 316LSi, heat-treated, is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel with molybdenum, deposited from silicon-enhanced wire by laser wire-feed directed energy deposition and then heat treated. Built bead by bead, it forms near-fully dense metal with columnar austenite grains along the build direction, some delta ferrite, directional anisotropy and a rough stepped surface that needs machining. The heat treatment relieves residual stress from repeated thermal cycling and reduces solidification segregation, though the columnar grains largely remain. Typical uses are near-net-shape parts, repairs and added features, and corrosion-resistant fluid-handling hardware, finish-machined after printing. Every value on this page is read from Meltio's 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.
ABS printed by fused deposition modeling is the amorphous acrylonitrile butadiene styrene thermoplastic, extruded from filament and deposited as fused layers. Parts are anisotropic, with the lowest strength and ductility across layer interfaces, so build orientation relative to the load matters, and visible layer lines and small voids between beads are typical. ABS shrinks as it cools, so large flat parts tend to warp unless the bed is heated and the chamber is enclosed. Overhangs need support structures, and surfaces are often sanded or smoothed with solvent vapor. Printed ABS is used for functional prototypes, enclosures, jigs and fixtures that need impact toughness and easy finishing.
Anycubic ABS is the maker's ABS filament grade, printed by fused deposition modeling. As with other ABS filaments, printed parts are anisotropic and weakest across the layer lines, where interlayer bonding governs failure. Shrinkage on cooling makes warping and layer splitting common, so it is printed on a heated bed, preferably in an enclosed chamber. Parts show visible layer lines, need supports under steep overhangs, and are often sanded or acetone-vapor smoothed. Typical uses are functional prototypes, housings, and jigs and fixtures that need more heat and impact resistance than PLA. Every value on this page is read from Anycubic's 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.