IMT CoCrWMo Spherical metal powder for 3D printing 15-53 microns 5 kg

Spherical IMT CoCrWMo powder: metal for digital dentistry

IMT CoCrWMo (Cobalt-Chrome-Tungsten-Molybdenum) is a metal powder for 3D printing in dentistry. If you need a result that does not require rework, spherical powder of the 15–53 μm fraction will become your main working tool.

Features and chemical superiority

IMT CoCrWMo powder belongs to the category of superalloys. Its uniqueness lies in the precisely verified balance of components. Cobalt provides the strength of the matrix, chromium guarantees phenomenal corrosion resistance, and the addition of tungsten and molybdenum makes the alloy structure fine-grained and incredibly hard even at high temperatures.

The key feature is the spherical shape of the particles. Thanks to the gas atomization method, each particle is an ideal microsphere. What does this give in practice? The powder flows like water. In the 3D printing process, this is critically important: the recoater or roller of the printer applies a perfectly even layer without bald spots or lumps, which reduces the risk of pores in the finished product to zero.

Technical characteristics of the IMT CoCrWMo composition

For experts, numbers speak louder than words. The composition of the powder includes:

• Co (Cobalt): base that provides mechanical rigidity.
• Cr (Chromium): 24–30% to create a passive protective film.
• W (Tungsten): 5–8% to increase hardness.
• Mo (Molybdenum): 4–8% to enhance resistance to pitting corrosion.
• Fraction: 15–53 μm (optimal for precision printing in layers of 20–40 μm).
• Packaging: 5 kg airtight canister.

Advantages for the user: why choose IMT

• Working with high-quality metal is a separate pleasure that saves both time and nerves. Here is what a specialist gets by choosing IMT CoCrWMo:
• Biocompatibility: the alloy does not contain nickel or beryllium. This means that the products are absolutely safe for the body, do not cause allergies, and do not oxidize in the aggressive environment of the oral cavity.
• Minimal post-processing: thanks to the high flowability and purity of the powder, the surface of printed crowns or clasp prostheses is smooth. You will have to spend much less time on polishing.
• Perfect fit: material shrinkage is predictable. You get exactly the geometry that you put into the CAD model.
• Saving printer resources: clean powder without "satellites" causes less wear on the delivery system and laser optics.

Areas of application: from clinic to laboratory and mechanical engineering

First of all, this metal powder is the standard for digital dentistry. It is ideal for the manufacturing of:

• Frames for metal-ceramic crowns and bridge prostheses.
• Clasp prostheses of complex configuration.
• Individual abutments and bar structures on implants.

However, its strength and wear resistance also find application in mechanical engineering, where small parts capable of withstanding friction and aggressive chemical environments are required. 3D metal printing is much cheaper than casting, so it is becoming increasingly popular.

Why 5 kg is the right choice?

Purchasing a 5 kg package is a reasonable balance between price and production volume. You get a sufficient supply of material for continuous printing of several dozen full platforms, while the powder does not have time to "absorb" excess moisture from the air with proper storage. Planning to launch 3D metal printing in dentistry? Call us: our experts will help you choose a metal 3D printer and consumables for it. Delivery throughout Poland.