Nikon SLM Materials
Aluminium
Aluminium
Offering a comprehensive range of high-performance aluminum-based alloys, Nikon SLM Solutions delivers materials tailored to meet the diverse needs of the additive manufacturing industry. These aluminum alloys are designed to provide exceptional mechanical properties, lightweight advantages, and superior thermal conductivity, making them ideal for a variety of applications across multiple industries.
AlSi10Mg stands out as a versatile alloy that combines excellent strength with low weight, making it perfect for producing functional parts and prototypes. For applications requiring efficient heat management and durability, AlSi7Mg0.6 offers superior thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, along with excellent tolerance to strain. F357, a premium aluminum alloy, enhances mechanical performance while maintaining exceptional weldability. This alloy is particularly suited for aerospace and automotive applications, offering a strong, beryllium-free alternative.
Aluminium
AlSi10Mg
AlSi10Mg is an aluminum-based alloy that is widely used in the additive manufacturing industry for production of functional parts as well as prototypes. AlSi10Mg is often used in applications requiring good mechanical properties and low weight.
Material characteristics
- Very good corrosion resistance
- Good electrical conductivity
- High dynamic toughness
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Heat exchangers
Parts Example
Moon Rover Wheel
Aluminium
AlSi7Mg0.6
AlSi7Mg0.6 is an aluminum-based alloy, which is often used in applications requiring excellent thermal conductivity, good corrosion resistance or tolerance to strain.
Material characteristics
- Good electrical conductivity
- Excellent SLM® processability
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good tolerance against strain
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Heat exchangers
- Research
- Prototyping
Aluminium
F357
Aluminium-based alloy F357 features a reduced silicon content of around 7 %, leading to increased mechanical properties, while still maintaining exceptional weldability. F357 is almost identical to the commonly known casting alloy A357, except it is completely free of the toxic element beryllium. F357 is in accordance with AlSi7Mg0.6 and already today in extended usage within aerospace or automotive applications.
Material characteristics
- Good electrical conductivity
- Excellent SLM® processability
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good tolerance against strain
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Heat exchangers
- Research
- Prototyping
Aluminium
Aheadd® CP1
Aheadd® CP1 combines a unique set of properties such as moderate strength and elongation similar to 6000 series alloys, high thermal stability and high conductivity, low weight, high corrosion resistance, and low anisotropy with good surface finish and ability to be anodized. These properties enable a wide range of applications such as thermal management systems or structural parts in automotive and motorsports, aerospace, marine and many more.
Material characteristics
- Lightweight
- Moderate strength and good ductility
- Good corrosion resistance
- Low anisotropy in x-y and full height z build direction
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Automotive and motorsports
- Marine
Aluminium
Scalmalloy
Many applications require low density components with high strength structural parts without compromising ductility, a combination that not all Al-Alloys are able to achieve. Scalmalloy is a high strength Al-Alloy deigned for the SLM® Process to have these properties, resulting in high specific strength similar to Ti6Al4V alloys. Combined with good corrosion resistance and ability to anodize or apply other surface treatments, Scalmalloy is used often in structural parts and other components in a range of environments including Aerospace environments, Marine and high performance Motorsports.
Material characteristics
- Lightweight
- High strength and good ductility
- Good corrosion resistance
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Automotive and motorsports
- Marine
Aluminium
A2024-RAM2C
A2024-RAM2C is a high-strength aluminum material that also combines good ductility and wear resistance, due to the added ceramic. A2024-RAM2C is highly suited for structural parts at elevated temperatures, such as engine components. The material is heat treatable to achieve best properties.
Material characteristics
- High strength with good ductility
- Good properties at elevated temperatures
- Heat treatable like wrought 2024 aluminium
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Motorsports
AlSi10Mg
Aluminium
AlSi10Mg
AlSi10Mg is an aluminum-based alloy that is widely used in the additive manufacturing industry for production of functional parts as well as prototypes. AlSi10Mg is often used in applications requiring good mechanical properties and low weight.
Material characteristics
- Very good corrosion resistance
- Good electrical conductivity
- High dynamic toughness
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Heat exchangers
Parts Example
Moon Rover Wheel
AlSi7Mg0.6
Aluminium
AlSi7Mg0.6
AlSi7Mg0.6 is an aluminum-based alloy, which is often used in applications requiring excellent thermal conductivity, good corrosion resistance or tolerance to strain.
Material characteristics
- Good electrical conductivity
- Excellent SLM® processability
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good tolerance against strain
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Heat exchangers
- Research
- Prototyping
F357
Aluminium
F357
Aluminium-based alloy F357 features a reduced silicon content of around 7 %, leading to increased mechanical properties, while still maintaining exceptional weldability. F357 is almost identical to the commonly known casting alloy A357, except it is completely free of the toxic element beryllium. F357 is in accordance with AlSi7Mg0.6 and already today in extended usage within aerospace or automotive applications.
Material characteristics
- Good electrical conductivity
- Excellent SLM® processability
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good tolerance against strain
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Heat exchangers
- Research
- Prototyping
Aheadd® CP1
Aluminium
Aheadd® CP1
Aheadd® CP1 combines a unique set of properties such as moderate strength and elongation similar to 6000 series alloys, high thermal stability and high conductivity, low weight, high corrosion resistance, and low anisotropy with good surface finish and ability to be anodized. These properties enable a wide range of applications such as thermal management systems or structural parts in automotive and motorsports, aerospace, marine and many more.
Material characteristics
- Lightweight
- Moderate strength and good ductility
- Good corrosion resistance
- Low anisotropy in x-y and full height z build direction
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Automotive and motorsports
- Marine
Scalmalloy
Aluminium
Scalmalloy
Many applications require low density components with high strength structural parts without compromising ductility, a combination that not all Al-Alloys are able to achieve. Scalmalloy is a high strength Al-Alloy deigned for the SLM® Process to have these properties, resulting in high specific strength similar to Ti6Al4V alloys. Combined with good corrosion resistance and ability to anodize or apply other surface treatments, Scalmalloy is used often in structural parts and other components in a range of environments including Aerospace environments, Marine and high performance Motorsports.
Material characteristics
- Lightweight
- High strength and good ductility
- Good corrosion resistance
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Automotive and motorsports
- Marine
A2024-RAM2C
Aluminium
A2024-RAM2C
A2024-RAM2C is a high-strength aluminum material that also combines good ductility and wear resistance, due to the added ceramic. A2024-RAM2C is highly suited for structural parts at elevated temperatures, such as engine components. The material is heat treatable to achieve best properties.
Material characteristics
- High strength with good ductility
- Good properties at elevated temperatures
- Heat treatable like wrought 2024 aluminium
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Motorsports
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