Elementum 3D, a leading developer and supplier of metal additive manufacturing (AM) advanced materials, print parameters, and services proudly announces the registration of its second powder feedstock material with the Aluminum Association (AA). In October, 2023, A6061-RAM2 was registered as 6A61.50, and now A7050-RAM2 has the designation of 7A50.50 with the AA. This endorsement further certifies the quality and printability of high strength AM aluminum alloys.
The Aluminum Association is a champion of global aluminum standards and sustainability. Beyond advocating for aluminum production, suppliers to the industry, recycling, as well as value-added products, the association is actively involved in sustainability research, business intelligence, regulatory and legislative policymakers, and the general public.
Elementum 3D’s A7050-RAM2 is an aerospace and specialty AM aluminum alloy that features a combination of high toughness, high strength, and good resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Like A1000-RAM10, A2024-RAM2, A5083-RAM2, and A6061-RAM2 aluminums, A7050-RAM2 utilizes Elementum 3D’s patented RAM technology, whereby feedstock powder and RAM additions are locally activated by the laser energy during the build process to produce product phases that act as nucleants for the aluminum alloy during solidification. These nucleants produce an equiaxed grain structure to solve the hot tearing and columnar grain problem.
For decades, AM enthusiasts have desired a wider selection of reliable, high-performance aluminum-based feedstocks for AM. We are honored to lead the advancement of metal AM alloy materials with the backing of the Aluminum Association. A7050-RAM2 has been available commercially since 2019 and can be purchased on the Elementum 3D website or by emailing our sales department.
