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Aluminum has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high temperature and corrosion resistance, and good fatigue and fracture strength, making 3D printed aluminum parts more design free and cost-effective for aerospace, automotive, and industrial use.

The common AlSi12 aluminum alloy is a lightweight additive manufacturing metal powder with good thermal properties, and a typical application is the manufacture of thin-walled parts. In automotive and aerospace prototypes and production parts such as heat exchangers, the combination of aluminum and silicon and magnesium brings a significant increase in strength and hardness. Aluminum alloys are well suited for thin-walled, complex geometries parts.

Copper has good thermal and electrical conductivity, making it ideal for cooling more efficient tools for insertion into molds, such as semiconductor devices, and also for miniature heat exchangers with thin walls and complex shapes.

Copper prototypes can be quickly created using copper alloys, including electrically conductive prototypes, heat sinks, cooling assemblies, automotive component prototypes, aero-engine parts and sensor prototypes.

Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and heat, and is a lightweight and affordable metal that is ideal for 3D printing. Stainless steel powder is a cost-effective class of metal powder material often used for metal 3D printing, and is suitable for printing larger sizes, small batches, and complex parts.3D printed stainless steel models have high strength. ‍

Commonly used stainless steels include 316L, 17-4PH, 304L, 410, etc. They have excellent acid and chemical resistance, and are used in a variety of engineering applications, such as aerospace, oil and gas, as well as in food processing and medical applications.

Tool steel offers excellent hardness, wear resistance, resistance to deformation, ductility and the ability to maintain excellent cutting ability at high temperatures. Manufacturers often choose steel for 3D printing because it is faster and cheaper than CNC machining, casting or forging.

This 3D printing steel is commonly used to make all types of molds or high-performance engineered parts, including injection mold inserts, aerospace components, military applications, manufacturing tools, and architectural components, with H13 being more widely used for its high hardness and wear resistance.

Low alloy steels offer higher mechanical properties and greater resistance to wear and corrosion. Low alloy steels are heat treatable, which increases their flexibility for manufacturing use, and are commonly used in automotive, aerospace and structural applications, including 3D printed automotive parts, aerospace components and architectural structural parts.

High alloy steels typically have excellent high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance and are commonly used in chemical equipment, marine engineering and aerospace, with common 3D printed parts including heat exchangers, marine components, turbine blades and other high temperature parts.

Titanium and titanium alloys have high mechanical strength, high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance, and are one of the commonly used metals for 3D printing. They are widely used in high-performance engineering such as aerospace, automobiles, medical, and electronics.

At present, the titanium alloys used in metal 3D printing are mainly grade 5 titanium and grade 23 titanium. Through 3D printing technology, titanium alloy parts with complex structures and excellent performance can be manufactured, such as aircraft engine parts, spacecraft structural parts, 3D printed automotive parts, bone implants, dental implants, etc.

Inconel is known for its excellent high-temperature strength, corrosion and oxidation resistance, retaining its strength and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. Commonly used in demanding applications such as aerospace, gas turbines, chemical processing and marine environments, it is now becoming increasingly popular in 3D printing.

Inconel 625 is commonly used in industries requiring high pitting and crevice corrosion and high temperature resistance. inconel 713 is well suited for jet engine gas turbine blades. inconel 718 caters to a variety of high-end applications including aircraft turbine engines and land-based turbines, such as blades, rings, casings, fasteners and instrumentation parts.

Cobalt-chromium alloys have a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, and are non-magnetic, making them an ideal material choice for aerospace components, engine parts, and industrial machinery.

It is also biocompatible and is often used in orthopedic implants, dental prosthetics and medical devices that require long-term contact with biological tissue.

ABS, one of the most popular 3D printing materials, offers high strength, toughness, high impact and abrasion resistance. Ideal as the material of choice for high-wear toys, tool handles, automotive trim parts and electrical enclosures, it is also the flagship material for LEGO blocks.

ABS is a reusable material available in a wide range of colors, and DEK can create rugged parts that can withstand both high temperatures and welding through chemical processes.ABS is one of the more accessible and cost-effective materials for 3D printing.

PLA, a thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources, especially corn starch or sugar cane, is a popular material in 3D printing.

PLA is commonly used for rapid prototyping, display models, and proof-of-concept models due to its ease of printing, environmental friendliness, and excellent appearance. In addition, PLA is easy to print because it has low shrinkage, requires only low printing temperatures, does not require a heated bed, and is not prone to warping like other materials.

Nylon, as a thermoplastic engineering plastic, is known for its toughness and resistance to high temperature and impact. It also has good tensile and mechanical strength and is widely used in automotive, electronics, machinery and other industries.

DEK has rich and professional experience in 3D printing nylon parts, especially PA12 and PA11, which are perfectly combined with SLS technology to manufacture various durable parts, including gears, hinges, and interior parts.

PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a commonly used thermoplastic, has high toughness, heat and chemical resistance. Through 3D printing technology, DEK is able to rapidly manufacture complex PET parts and prototypes, especially for those applications that require high strength, good heat resistance and chemical resistance.

DEK offers a wide variety of PET prototypes or parts, including product prototypes, housing prototypes, medical device prototypes, mechanical parts and precision automotive components.

PETG is a thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties, excellent transparency, low warpage, and ease of processing, making it a pan-applicable thermoplastic for the additive manufacturing market.

PETG is also widely used for prototyping due to its relative cost-effectiveness and adequate performance. In addition, due to its heat and chemical resistance, it can even be used for more durable applications such as end-use parts for tools, test assemblies or machines.

TPU is a highly elastic and abrasion-resistant thermoplastic elastomer that is commonly used in 3D printing for applications that require elasticity, toughness, and abrasion resistance. Ideal for end-use parts, functional prototypes, conceptual models, and custom assemblies.

DEK has extensive experience in 3D printing TPU prototypes and parts with advanced printing technology, your project can get high quality print results.

PC (Polycarbonate), with excellent transparency, impact resistance, heat resistance, and good processability, is a lightweight but strong high-performance thermoplastic, so it can be used as an end part in ultra-strong engineered products for a wide range of applications in the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries.

DEK is a great partner for your PC prototypes or end parts, we manufacture high strength, good transparency, high temperature resistant PC parts including automotive parts, aerospace parts, robot housings and medical parts.

PEEK (polyether ether ketone) has excellent high temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility, and is a high-performance thermoplastic commonly used in the automotive, aerospace, petroleum, and medical industries.

Choose to print your PEEK components with DEK and enjoy a fast and high quality service, our examples include jet engine parts, internal structural parts, automotive engine parts, pipe connectors and medical device parts.

In addition to the above mentioned materials, DEK also offers other materials for 3D printing including PE, PMMA, PP, PSU, Silicone, Resin and Ceramic. If you are interested in our 3D printing services and have an ongoing project, contact us for a quick quote!