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- Model: H13
- Weight Brutto: 6.00kg
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IMT H13 for industrial 3D printing: an analogue of tool steel
Spherical powder IMT H13 (15-53 μm) is the foundation upon which reliable production is built. Metal 3D printing has transitioned from the category of innovations to a daily tool for toolmakers and engineers. If you are looking for uncompromising strength and thermal resistance, then the goal is near – order IMT H13 metal powder for 3D printers. This material is a classic tool steel adapted to the strict requirements of selective laser melting (SLM).
H13 grade tool steel (analogue of 4Kh5MFS) is valued worldwide for its unique ability to maintain hardness even under extreme heat. When a product operates under conditions of constant thermal shock, ordinary alloys fail, but not H13. Powder from IMT features ideal particle sphericity, which guarantees excellent flowability during layer application and high density of the finished part.
Main components of the H13 alloy composition*
- Iron (Fe): Base (approximately 93-95%).
- Chromium (Cr): 4.75–5.50% (for high hardenability and corrosion resistance)
- Molybdenum (Mo): 1.10–1.75% (for heat resistance)
- Vanadium (V): 0.80–1.20% (for wear resistance)
- Carbon (C): 0.32–0.45% (for hardness)
- Silicon (Si), Manganese (Mn): Small amounts
*Approximate composition
Advantages of IMT H13 powder
Metal powder for 3D printing from IMT undergoes multi-stage separation to exclude the presence of satellites and voids within the fractions. This is critically important for process stability. Imagine that every layer lies perfectly flat, like clockwork – this is exactly the predictability that the 15-53 μm fraction provides.
Industrial printing based on this powder allows for the creation of parts with characteristics that often surpass cast analogues. Due to the high cooling rate during laser exposure, a fine-grained metal structure is formed. As a result, you get a mold or insert that lasts longer and works more effectively.
Key features of finished products
- High thermal resistance: the content of chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium makes the material resistant to thermal fatigue.
- Spherical morphology: the ideal shape of the granules ensures minimal friction in the printer's feed system.
- Chemical purity: low oxygen and nitrogen content in the powder composition prevents metal embrittlement.
- Versatility of post-processing: H13 parts respond excellently to hardening, nitriding, and final polishing to a mirror finish.
Areas of application: where H13 is indispensable
Tool steel in powder format is a lifesaver for foundry production. The main element of this material is the production of inserts for molds with conformal cooling channels. Traditional milling cannot create curved internal channels that exactly follow the geometry of the part. Metal 3D printing solves this task in a snap, reducing the casting cycle by 20-40%. Industrial printing actively uses H13 in the following areas:
- Injection molding: manufacturing of punches and dies for working with aluminum and magnesium alloys.
- Extrusion: production of dies with complex internal geometry.
- Hot stamping: creating wear-resistant tools for metal deformation.
- Aerospace industry: production of highly loaded components operating at elevated temperatures.
Business advantages
Metal powder for 3D printing is not just a consumable; it is an investment in the speed of product release. By using IMT H13, you move away from long waits for complex tooling. You print it here and now. This provides a colossal advantage over competitors who are still ordering molds or waiting in line for CNC machining.
Tool steel grade H13 in 5 kg packaging is optimal for both small laboratories and serial workshops. Sealed packaging protects the powder from oxidation and moisture, preserving its properties until it enters the build chamber. Working with such material is a pleasure: it is understandable, predictable, and yields consistently high results from batch to batch. Call us, and we will help you choose metal powder for products with various purposes.
