Aluminium Alloy Powder
The main application of 3D printing metal powder;
aerospace
molds
automotive
medical instruments
Product No. | Aluminum Alloy Powder | Composition (%) | O (%) | A.D.g/cm3 | Particle Size |
NRE-60001 | NRE-AlMgScZr | Mg 4.5-5.0, Zr 0.2-0.4, Sc 0.6-0.8 Al Bal. | 0.05-0.15 | 0.8-1.8 | 15-53 µm , 20-60 µm , 30-80 µm , 45-105 µm , D50 10-15 µm , |
NRE-AlCe | Ce 2-12, Al Bal. | ||||
NRE-AlLa | La 2-12, Al Bal. | ||||
NRE-AlY | Y 0.1-5, Al Bal. | ||||
NRE-AlEr | Er 1-20 Al Bal. | 0.9-1.9 | |||
NRE-Al rare earth | Rare earth 0.1-20 Al Bal. | 1.0-2.0 |
Aluminium Alloy Powder
Applications
Aerospace Industry:
The aerospace sector extensively uses aluminium alloys due to their lightweight and high strength properties. Aluminium alloy powder is used in additive manufacturing to produce complex aircraft components like brackets, mounting frames, heat shields, and turbine blades. These parts are often subjected to extreme conditions of temperature and pressure, and aluminium alloys are chosen for their ability to withstand these conditions while maintaining a light weight.
Automotive Industry:
The automotive industry benefits from aluminium alloys for engine parts, brackets, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, chassis components, and body parts. Aluminium alloys are often selected because of their strength-to-weight ratio, which improves fuel efficiency and handling. The ability to 3D print these parts using aluminium powder also allows for rapid prototyping, customization, and low-volume production of components, which is ideal for niche models and performance vehicles.
Industrial and Tooling Applications:
Aluminium alloys are widely used in industrial applications for creating molds, tooling, jigs, and fixtures. The additive manufacturing of these tools with aluminium alloy powders allows for the creation of complex internal cooling channels in molds or tools, which improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the tooling. Rapid prototyping in tooling applications helps reduce production lead times and costs.
Electronics and Electrical Industry:
Due to its high thermal conductivity, aluminium alloy powder is ideal for electronics and electrical components like heat sinks, connectors, and casings. Aluminium parts in electronic devices are useful in ensuring heat dissipation, maintaining optimal temperatures for the proper functioning of sensitive components like processors, circuit boards, and batteries.