{"id":2522,"date":"2023-12-04T05:41:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T05:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/met3dp.com\/?p=2522"},"modified":"2023-12-04T05:42:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T05:42:04","slug":"stainless-steel-powders-for-additive-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/stainless-steel-powders-for-additive-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"\uc801\uce35 \uc81c\uc870\uc6a9 \uc2a4\ud14c\uc778\ub9ac\uc2a4\uac15 \ubd84\ub9d0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/product-category\/3d-printing-metal-powder\/high-entropy-alloy-powder\/\">Stainless steel powders<\/a> enable complex geometry printing using additive techniques unmatched by conventional metal manufacturing. This guide covers alloy variants, particle specifications, properties data, pricing insights and comparisons to inform stainless powder procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to Stainless Steel Powders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key capabilities offered by stainless steel powders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fabricate complex, lightweight components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieve superior corrosion resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable rapid prototyping and customization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common alloys used include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>304L &#8211; Cost effective with excellent corrosion resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>316L &#8211; Superb corrosion resistance with molybdenum addition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17-4PH &#8211; High strength, hardest stainless powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide provides considerations when selecting stainless powders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alloy Compositions and Production Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical Properties Test Data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Particle Size Distribution Recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morphology, Flow Rate and Apparent Density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplier Price Ranges Based on Volumes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrosion Resistance Comparisons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pros vs Cons Relative to Solid Barstock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQs on Printing Parameter Optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/310-Powder.jpg\" alt=\"stainless steel powders\" class=\"wp-image-2085\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/310-Powder.jpg 600w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/310-Powder-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/310-Powder-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/310-Powder-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/310-Powder-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless Steel Powder Compositions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 1<\/strong> shows stainless steel powder alloy compositions by primary elemental additions with some variation across powder manufacturers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Alloy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Major Alloying Elements<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>304L<\/td><td>Cr, Ni<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>316L<\/td><td>Cr, Ni, Mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17-4PH<\/td><td>Cr, Ni, Cu<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon is restricted (\u22640.03%) in 304L and 316L to prevent carbide precipitation and maintain corrosion resistance and weldability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher carbon in 17-4PH increases strength through martensitic hardening heat treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanical Properties and Test Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 2<\/strong> shows typical minimum mechanical properties met by <a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/product-category\/3d-printing-metal-powder\/high-entropy-alloy-powder\/\">stainless steel powders<\/a>, with actual values varying based on build geometry, post-processing, and heat treatment selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Alloy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yield Strength<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Tensile Strength<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Test Method<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>304L<\/td><td>290 MPa<\/td><td>540 MPa<\/td><td>ASTM E8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>316L<\/td><td>290 MPa<\/td><td>540 MPa<\/td><td>ASTM E8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17-4PH<\/td><td>1140 MPa<\/td><td>1275 MPa<\/td><td>ASTM E8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully review test data reports to ensure procured powder lots meet certification specs and application requirements prior to high volume purchasing commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless Steel Powder Particle Size Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 3<\/strong> shows common particle size distribution categories used to classify stainless steel powders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Size Range<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Typical Mesh<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Common Printing Range<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Extra Fine<\/td><td>-325 mesh<\/td><td>15-45 micron<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fine<\/td><td>-230 +400 mesh<\/td><td>32-63 micron<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>-170 +325 mesh<\/td><td>44-105 micron<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key powder characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spherical morphology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satellite free smooth surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apparent density &gt;90% of true density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hall flowmeter rates &gt;30 seconds for 50 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For printing parameters, 25-45 micron mean size provides a robust starting point with good resolution and flowability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powder Morphology, Flow Rate and Density<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 4<\/strong> compares powder characteristics across general quality tiers that impact printing process stability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Premium Powder<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Entry-level Powder<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Morphology<\/td><td>Highly spherical<\/td><td>Jagged, irregular shapes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flow Rate<\/td><td>Hall flow &gt; 30s for 50g<\/td><td>Hall flow &lt; 25s for 50g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apparent Density<\/td><td>&gt; 90% true density<\/td><td>Often &lt;80% true density<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moisture Content<\/td><td>&lt;0.01%<\/td><td>&gt;0.02%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor powder flow and density require extra parameter adjustments to achieve print quality, affecting productivity. Request hall flow seconds and density data from suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-category\" data-categories=\"[53]\" class=\"wc-block-grid wp-block-product-category wp-block-woocommerce-product-category wc-block-product-category has-3-columns has-multiple-rows\"><ul class=\"wc-block-grid__products\"><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/product\/tial3-powder\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TC18-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"TiAl3 powder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TC18-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TC18-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TC18-150x150.jpg 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height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/K403-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"metal powder production\" srcset=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/K403-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/K403-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/K403-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">TiAl2 Powder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/product\/tial2-powder\/\" aria-label=\"&quot;TiAl2 Powder&quot;\uc5d0 \ub300\ud574 \uc790\uc138\ud788 \uc54c\uc544\ubcf4\uae30\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"2082\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ti48Al2Cr2Nb-powder-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ti48Al2Cr2Nb-powder-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ti48Al2Cr2Nb-powder-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ti48Al2Cr2Nb-powder-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ti48Al2Cr2Nb-powder.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Ti48Al2Cr2Nb powder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/product\/ti48al2cr2nb-powder\/\" aria-label=\"&quot;Ti48Al2Cr2Nb powder&quot;\uc5d0 \ub300\ud574 \uc790\uc138\ud788 \uc54c\uc544\ubcf4\uae30\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"1451\" 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https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ti45Al8Nb-Powder.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Ti45Al8Nb Powder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/product\/ti45al8nb-powder\/\" aria-label=\"&quot;Ti45Al8Nb Powder&quot;\uc5d0 \ub300\ud574 \uc790\uc138\ud788 \uc54c\uc544\ubcf4\uae30\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"1449\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">\ub354 \ubcf4\uae30<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/product\/ti22al25nb-powder\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ti22Al25Nb-Powder-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"3d printer aluminum powder\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Ti22Al25Nb Powder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/ko\/product\/ti22al25nb-powder\/\" aria-label=\"&quot;Ti22Al25Nb Powder&quot;\uc5d0 \ub300\ud574 \uc790\uc138\ud788 \uc54c\uc544\ubcf4\uae30\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"1448\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">\ub354 \ubcf4\uae30<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless Steel Powder Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 5<\/strong> outlines rough pricing estimates for common <a href=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/product-category\/3d-printing-metal-powder\/high-entropy-alloy-powder\/\">stainless steel powders<\/a> under normal market conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Order Volume<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Price Estimate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10 kg<\/td><td>$100+\/kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100 kg<\/td><td>$50+\/kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>500+ kg<\/td><td>$30+\/kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1000+ kg<\/td><td>Subkey discounts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulk discounts beyond 500-1000 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actual prices fluctuate relative to raw material costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully review true yields vs \u201cgood\u201d powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low prices often indicate poor consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare price lists but focus evaluations on test data quality to identify best value propositions aligning with print process capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless Steel Powder Corrosion Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 6<\/strong> compares corrosion resistance across common alloys:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Alloy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Typical Environments<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>304L<\/td><td>Good general chemical resistance suitable for mild corrosive conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>316L<\/td><td>Excellent corrosion performance for harsh environments with chlorides and acids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17-4PH<\/td><td>Moderate corrosion resistance with lower chromium, nickel content<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Molybdenum enhances pitting and crevice corrosion resistance in 316L powder. Higher chromium also boosts passivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully select alloys optimized for intended operating environments based on chemicals, concentration, pH and temperatures expected during service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros vs Cons: Powder vs Solid Barstock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stainless Steel Powder<\/strong><\/td><td>Complex shapes<\/td><td>Higher cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Great corrosion resistance properties<\/td><td>Post-processing<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lightweighting<\/td><td>Print parameter optimization<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stainless Steel Solid Bar<\/strong><\/td><td>Cost effective<\/td><td>Shape limits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Much heavier<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Machinability<\/td><td>Material waste<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, stainless steel powder justifies higher prices for low volume complex components where corrosion resistance and weight reduction are vital. Bar forms offer affordability for simple shapes in high production use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CuZn40-Powder.jpg\" alt=\"stainless steel powders\" class=\"wp-image-2047\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CuZn40-Powder.jpg 600w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CuZn40-Powder-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CuZn40-Powder-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CuZn40-Powder-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CuZn40-Powder-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 8<\/strong> &#8211; Common questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Answer<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Should I review test reports?<\/td><td>Yes, scrutinize powder certification data thoroughly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What size powder particles should I start with?<\/td><td>25-45 micron for robust printing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What factors impact consistency?<\/td><td>Raw powder production technique affects variability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How much powder should I buy initially?<\/td><td>Start small scale to validate print process<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table 9<\/strong> &#8211; Application-focused advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Answer<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>How should I adjust parameters for printing food-grade stainless equipment?<\/td><td>Optimize for low surface roughness and eliminate crevices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What post-processing can reduce porosity for marine parts?<\/td><td>Consider hot isostatic pressing to maximize corrosion resistance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Which alloy maximizes yield strength for load-bearing components?<\/td><td>17-4PH precipitation-hardened stainless<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What stainless powder is optimal for high-temperature furnace parts?<\/td><td>316L powder offers excellent oxidation resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/3D_printing_processes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">know more 3D printing processes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stainless steel powders enable complex geometry printing using additive techniques unmatched by conventional metal manufacturing. This guide covers alloy variants, particle specifications, properties data, pricing insights and comparisons to inform stainless powder procurement. 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