Aluminium
Aluminum is a 3D printing material that is known for its strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. It is a metal that is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and other industrial applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and good thermal conductivity. Aluminum is compatible with several 3D printing technologies, including binder jetting and direct energy deposition (DED). In binder jetting, a binder material is used to bind the aluminum powder together layer by layer to create the final part. In DED, a laser or electron beam is used to melt and fuse the aluminum powder together to create the final part. Aluminum 3D printing produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, such as strength, stiffness, and ductility. It also has good thermal and electrical conductivity, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as heat exchangers, electronics enclosures, and aerospace components. When 3D printing with aluminum, it is important to take into account the thermal properties of the material and proper support structures may be needed to ensure good part quality. Additionally, post-processing steps such as heat treatment may be necessary to further improve the mechanical properties of the final part.
