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- Model: 17-4PH
- Weight Brutto: 6.00kg
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IMT 17-4PH Powder – 3D Printing with Martensitic Steel
Steel 17-4PH (1.4542) powder for additive manufacturing from the IMT brand is a chromium-nickel copper-containing martensitic stainless steel. Metal 3D printing, the process itself, and the quality of finished products depend 90% on the characteristics of the raw materials used. The main feature of 17-4PH powder is the combination of high strength, hardness, and exceptional corrosion resistance. For printing a part that is not afraid of aggressive environments and colossal mechanical loads, this powder is the optimal solution.
| Chemical Composition of IMT 17-4PH Powder | |
|---|---|
| Element | Content, % (wt.) |
| Fe (Iron) | Balance |
| Cr (Chromium) | 15.0 – 17.5 |
| Ni (Nickel) | 3.0 – 5.0 |
| Cu (Copper) | 3.0 – 5.0 |
| Nb + Ta (Niobium + Tantalum) | 0.15 – 0.45 |
| Mn (Manganese) | ≤ 1.0 |
| Si (Silicon) | ≤ 1.0 |
| C (Carbon) | ≤ 0.07 |
| P (Phosphorus) | ≤ 0.04 |
| S (Sulfur) | ≤ 0.03 |
Technical Features and Advantages of IMT 17-4PH
Spherical stainless steel powder 15-53 μm for SLM possesses ideal particle geometry. Why is this important? Sphericity directly affects flowability and packing density in the working chamber. Thanks to the 15-53 μm fraction, the powder lies in a smooth, uniform layer, which eliminates the appearance of pores and defects in the structure of the finished part.
By using IMT 17-4PH powder for a 5 kg metal 3D printer, you get a material with low oxygen content and high alloy purity. This is critical for Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) processes.
| Technical Specifications of IMT 17-4PH Metal Powder (15–53 μm) | |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel 17-4PH (AISI 630 / UNS S17400) |
| Powder Type | Spherical, Gas Atomization |
| Particle Size | 15–53 μm |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Apparent Density | ≈ 4.0–4.2 g/cm³ |
| Tap-density | ≈ 4.4–4.9 g/cm³ |
| Flowability (Hall flow) | ≤ 20–25 sec / 50 g |
| Oxygen Content | < 600 ppm |
| Melting Point | 1400–1440 °C |
| Material Density (after printing) | ≈ 7.7–7.8 g/cm³ |
| Elastic Modulus | ≈ 200 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | ≈ 16 W/(m·K) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 10.8 × 10−&sup6; /°C |
| Packaging | 5 kg |
| Applied Printing Technologies | SLM, LPBF, DMLS, Binder Jetting |
Fields of Use for 17-4PH
The alloy is a true all-rounder. It is actively used where ordinary "stainless steel" fails before the complexity of tasks:
- Aerospace Industry: manufacturing of fasteners, engine parts, and brackets.
- Medicine: production of surgical instruments and orthopedic devices requiring sterilization.
- Oil and Gas Sector: creation of valves, shafts, and pump components operating under pressure.
- Mechanical Engineering: rapid manufacturing of functional prototypes and wear-resistant spare parts.
Consumables for IMT Metal 3D Printing
Spherical steel powder for industrial 3D printers from IMT provides predictable shrinkage and excellent repeatability of results. This means that the tenth part in a series will be identical to the first. Studying the characteristics of IMT 17-4PH powder for printing spare parts, engineers note the ease of its post-processing: the material lends itself perfectly to mechanical grinding and heat treatment to achieve peak strength indicators.
| Physical Properties of 17-4PH Material (after 3D printing) | |
|---|---|
| Parameter | Value |
| Density | ≈ 7.7 – 7.8 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1400 – 1440 °C |
| Elastic Modulus | ≈ 200 GPa |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 10.8 × 10−&sup6; /°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | ≈ 16 W/(m·K) |
| Mechanical Properties (after H900 heat treatment) | |
| Parameter | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 1310 – 1380 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 1170 – 1240 MPa |
| Elongation | 10 – 14 % |
| Hardness | 38 – 42 HRC |
If your goal is industrial-level reliability, then the decision to buy 17-4PH metal powder for 3D printing will be the starting point for creating durable and complex components that are impossible to obtain by traditional casting or milling methods. Is it difficult to understand the huge range of materials for 3D printing? Call us: we have ready-made solutions for various types of production, we will help you start production from scratch!
