AlSi7Mg

Aluminum alloy AlSi7Mg can be used for the production of lightweight components in
the field of aerospace and industrial applications
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Data in this document represents material built with 60 µm layer thickness and in an
Argon atmosphere on an M2 / M2 Multilaser machine. Values listed are typical. Al

POWDER CHEMISTRY SPIDER PLOT

Indicative
Element
value (wt%)
Si 6.5-7.5
Mg 0.40-0.70
Cu 0-0.20
Ti 0.04-0.20
Fe 0-0.10
Mn 0-0.10
Zn 0-0.10
Al Balance

AlSi7Mg (powder) chemical

composition et al. according to AMS
4289

BUILD DETAILS
- M2 / M2 Multilaser - Build rate dual laser w/ coating *[cm³/h] : 23.6
- Argon Gas - Max. Build rate per Laser** [cm³/h]: 39.3.
- Steel blade/Rubber blade
- Layer thickness 60µm *Measured by using Factory Acceptance Test layout
**Calculated (layer thickness x scan velocity x hatch distance)
THERMAL STATES

1. AS BUILT
2. VACUUM STRESS RELIEF (VSR): 440°C, 1 hour in vacuum
3. VACUUM STRESS RELIEF+HOT ISOSTATIC PRESS.+SOLUTION.+AGE. (VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE)
VSR: 440°C, 1 hour in vacuum, HIP: 538°C, 8 hours at 100MPa, SOLN: 543°C, 8 hours, rapid quench, AGE: 160°C, 8 hours

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PHYSICAL DATA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Surface Roughness - Overhang Surface Roughness
(µm) (µm)
45° 60° 75°
Upskin 17 14 11 H 18
Downksin 17 11 9 V 11

Porosity Hardness
Poisson's Ratio
(% Density) (HV10)
Thermal State H V H V H V
As-Built 99.6 99.6 110 -- -- --
VSR 99.6 99.6 -- -- -- --
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 99.94 99.94 -- -- 0.352 --

HORIZONTAL Thermal Conductivity Coeff. Of Thermal Expansion Thermal Diffusivity Specific Heat
Thermal State (W/m•K) (mm/mm/K) (m2/s) (J/K•kg)
As-Built -- -- -- --
VSR -- -- -- --
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 154.0 13.7 x 10-6 6.3 x 10-5 917

VERTICAL Thermal Conductivity Coeff. Of Thermal Expansion Thermal Diffusivity Specific Heat
Thermal State (W/m•K) (mm/mm/K) (m2/s) (J/K•kg)
As-Built -- -- -- --
VSR -- -- -- --
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 154.0 13.7 x 10-6 6.3 x 10-5 917

TENSILE DATA Tensile testing done in accordance with ASTM E8 and ASTM E21

Temperature: RT
Modulus of Elasticity 0.2% YS UTS Elongation Reduction of Area
(GPa) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
Thermal State H V H V H V H V H V
As-Built 70 69 240 220 405 400 13.5 9.6 -- --
VSR 54 59 100 95 160 160 26.4 26.4 60 58
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 75 75 270 280 345 350 11.7 13.2 20 25

Temperature: 150°C
Modulus of Elasticity 0.2% YS UTS Elongation Reduction of Area
(GPa) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
Thermal State H V H V H V H V H V
As-Built -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
VSR 49 34 105 100 125 115 34.5 32.3 73 71
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 54 67 230 235 270 270 15.5 16.8 32 33

H: HORIZONTAL (XY) orientation * All of the figures contained herein are approximate only. The figures provided are dependent on a number of
V: VERTICAL (Z) orientation factors, including but not limited to, process and machine parameters, and the approval is brand specific and/or
application specific. The information provided on this material data sheet is illustrative only and cannot be relied on
as binding.

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 LOW CYCLE FATIGUE DATA (STRAIN-CONTROLLED) LCF testing done in accordance with ASTM E606

Test Frequency: 0.5 Hz for 24 hrs; 9 Hz in load-control >24 hrs per ASTM E606
R-Ratio: 0
Temperature: 150°C
AS-PRINTED SURFACE MACHINED SURFACE
Alt Stress at 1E5 cycles Alt Stress at 1E6 cycles Alt Stress at 1E5 cycles Alt Stress at 1E6 cycles
(MPa) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
Thermal State H V H V H V H V
VSR -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 84 84 54 54 -- -- -- --

HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE DATA (LOAD-CONTROLLED) HCF testing done in accordance with ASTM E466
Test Frequency: 60 Hz
R-Ratio: 0
Temperature: 150°C
AS-PRINTED SURFACE MACHINED SURFACE
Alt Stress at 1E7 cycles Alt Stress at 1E7 cycles
(MPa) (MPa)
Thermal State H V H V
VSR 26 26 34 34
VSR+HIP+SOLN+AGE 36 46 -- --

H: HORIZONTAL (XY) orientation * All of the figures contained herein are approximate only. The figures provided are dependent on a number of factors,
V: VERTICAL (Z) orientation including but not limited to, process and machine parameters, and the approval is brand specific and/or application specific.
The information provided on this material data sheet is illustrative only and cannot be relied on as binding.

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