Material

Stainless Steel (SS316L)

Stainless Steel (SS316L) is a low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum based steel alloy that combines excellent strength, high ductility, and good thermal properties. With its high resistance to corrosion and pitting, including chemical corrosion, this material is suitable for food-safe applications, wearables, machine components, and medical instruments, amongst others.

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Close-up view of a 3D-printed bracket used in production by Philips

Technical specifications

Maximum part dimensions	250 x 250 x 305 mm 250 x 250 x 275 mm (online orders)
Standard accuracy	Better than or equal to the industry standards: DCTG 6 of DIN EN ISO 8062-3 for dimensions between 0.5 and 30 mm DCTG 8 of DIN EN ISO 8062-3 for dimensions between 30 and 400 mm DIN ISO 2768-1 c (coarse) for dimensions between 0.5 mm and 400 mm See design guidelines for more information on standard accuracy.
Layer thickness	Standard: 0.08 mm, Performance: 0.04 mm
Minimum wall thickness	Standard: 1 mm, Performance: 0.5 mm
Minimum detail size	0.4 mm
Interlocking or moving parts	No
Internal channels	Yes
Surface structure	Rough surface

Grades

Balance performance and efficiency in every project with your choice of Standard or Performance grades.

Standard

The all-rounder, where it’s all about technology:

Ideal for prototypes and simple end-parts
Form-, fit-, and function-testing
Strength and density similar to cast parts
Industry-standard quality requirements

Performance

The specialist, for complex production:

Ideal for complex metal parts designed for AM
Preferred for applications in demanding environments
Suited for series production
Higher strength and density than casting
Specialized quality test reports available to your specification

Datasheet

PARAMETER	STANDARD GRADE	PERFORMANCE GRADE	STANDARD	UNIT	METHOD
Density WGE-Prod-067EN	>7.91	g/cm³	WGE-Prod-067EN
Relative density WGE-Prod-067EN	>99.0	%	WGE-Prod-067EN
Tensile strength DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009	>510	MPa	DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009
Yield strength DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009	>300	MPa	DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009
Elastic modulus DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009	180	GPa	DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009
Elongation at break DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009	>45	%	DIN EN ISO 6892-1:2009
Roughness R_a ISO 4287 / AITM 1-00070	<20	µm	ISO 4287 / AITM 1-00070
Roughness R_z ISO 4287 / AITM 1-00070	<90	µm	ISO 4287 / AITM 1-00070
Hardness ISO 6597-1:03-2006	>170	HV	ISO 6597-1:03-2006

Actual values may vary with build conditions.

Strong tensions due to part geometry may distort parts, potentially leading to greater deviation in values. Values for surface roughness depend on the orientation of the surface; downward-facing surfaces and surfaces with support will be rougher.

These values show the material characteristics with additional stress relief heat treatment. Extra heat treatment steps or aging for even higher mechanical properties may be possible, e.g. for serial-produced parts.

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Finishing degrees

The right finish can transform your print into a product. Explore the post-production finishes we offer for this material. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with us.

Supports removed

Corundum blasted (matte)