SLM Titanium Alloy Parameters

SLM Titanium Alloy is a metal material primarily composed of titanium (Ti) with the addition of other elements such as aluminum (Al) and vanadium (V) to enhance its mechanical properties. It is known for its excellent combination of strength, lightweight properties, and biocompatibility. The SLM process involves using a high-powered laser to selectively melt and fuse layers of powdered Titanium Alloy, building up a 3D object layer by layer.
This material is commonly used in aerospace, medical, and engineering industries for producing lightweight yet strong components, such as aircraft parts, medical implants, custom prosthetics, and automotive components. SLM Titanium Alloy is valued for its mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, and suitability for applications where a balance of strength and biocompatibility is crucial.

Technology	SLM
Material	Titanium Alloy
Original Color	Gray
Thermal Deformation	150-200 °C
Hardness	32-36 HRC
Surface Situation	Rough Granular
Printing Platform Size	400*300*400mm
Module of elasticity	110-120 Gpa
Yield strength	900-950 Mpa
Tensile strength	1000-1050 MPa
Elongation at break	6-12%
Tolerance	The local accuracy of the product is between 0.2-0.3mm~3.5 ‰, while overall accuracy is hard to control
Post Process	Physical polishing, Cnc machining, Heat treating, Painting,  Electroplating, Silkscreen, Coating
Wall thickness required	1 mm above

The advantages of SLM Titanium Alloy are:
1.High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Titanium is a titanium alloy known for its exceptional strength while being relatively lightweight, making it ideal for applications where both strength and weight are critical factors.
2.Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Titanium alloys, possess outstanding corrosion resistance, making them suitable for applications in aggressive environments such as marine, aerospace, and chemical industries.
3.Biocompatibility: Titanium alloys are biocompatible, making them widely used in medical implants and devices where they can interact safely with the human body.
4.High-Temperature Resistance: Titaniumcan withstand elevated temperatures, retaining its strength and structural integrity even at high operating temperatures, making it suitable for applications exposed to heat.
5.Outstanding Material Properties: Titanium offers good mechanical properties, including high tensile strength, fatigue strength, and fracture toughness, allowing for the production of durable and reliable parts.

The disadvantages of SLM Titanium Alloy are:
1.Cost: SLM Titanium Alloy can be expensive compared to other materials and manufacturing processes due to the cost of titanium and the advanced SLM technology required for processing.
2.Material Sensitivity: Titanium is sensitive to oxygen and nitrogen exposure during the printing process, which can affect the material properties, making precise control of the printing environment crucial.
3.Surface Finish: SLM-produced titanium parts may have a rougher surface finish compared to traditionally machined parts, necessitating additional post-processing for a smoother surface if required.
4.High Melting Temperature: Titanium has a high melting point, requiring specialized and high-energy laser sources for effective fusion during the SLM process, which can increase the overall energy consumption and operational costs.