| The alloy AlSi10Mg is characterized by good strength and hardness, as well as high dynamic load bearing capacity, and it therefore also used for parts subjected to high loads. It is typically used for cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry. Parts made of EOS Aluminum AlSi10Mg are ideal for applications that require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight. They can be machined, wire eroded and electrical discharge machined, welded, micro-blasted, polished and coated. Laser sintering process is extremely fast melting and re-solidification. Due to building in layers the parts have anisotropic properties. Suitable heat treatment can be used for further improvement of part properties and reduction of anisotropy. Conventionally cast components in this type of aluminum alloy are often heat treated to improve the mechanical properties, for example using the T6 cycle of solution annealing, quenching and age hardening.Information provided by EOS GmbH (Electro Optical Systems). |
