Using proprietary processes, Elementum 3D has overcome the major challenge of printing commercially pure copper powder. Our novel process functionalizes the copper alloy additive manufacturing (AM) powder to enable printing high relative density and high thermal conductivity parts on unmodified commercially available laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) AM systems.
Thanks to better melting and fusion, copper components printed with our best-selling AMCopper-100 (or with any of our other AM copper alloy powder products) we have optimized the relative density to over 98% with high thermal and electrical conductivity.
That compares favorably with other available commercially pure copper powders that can’t achieve printed densities greater than 92%, resulting in a very porous printed copper component with less-than-ideal thermal management performance.
Copper is a versatile alloy used in nearly every type of industry due to its high thermal and electrical conductivity (second only to silver among metals) along with its ductility, low chemical reactivity, and distinct color.
Copper, with its high conductivities, is a great match for 3D printing because AM is especially well suited for complex components, including electronics, wave guides, heat exchangers, heat sinks, and heat pipes.
Our copper alloy AM powders are optimized for printability and performance in 3D printing processes including:
Elementum3D is a reliable source of high-performance copper and copper alloy additive manufacturing gas-atomized powder feedstocks.
Our team of additive manufacturing experts also provides materials and application development guidance for our customers. We customize and test variations of our copper alloy additive manufacturing powders based on a customer’s detailed product specifications and their 3D printing processes. We also advise them on application processes to improve reliability, yields, and component performance.
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Tyler’s message will key on blown powder Directed Energy Deposition (L-DED) for AM and repair and why this process is being realized by industry as one of the key pillars in printing thin wall part structures and large part envelope requirements.
Shawn will reveal how Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) is producing high resolution, high performance technical ceramics that can serve a wide range of applications and structural materials, such as alumina, zirconia, and silicon nitride. He will also touch on how LCM has progressed into multi-material components incorporating ceramics and metals.
Jeff’s presentation will focus on the advances in wire DED, including welding processes for wire DED (arc, laser, and e-beam), next-generation alloys for large format metal 3D printing, and use cases that can benefit from replacing large forgings, replacing large machined billets, and producing advanced tooling — enabling next generation designs.
Dr. Jacob Nuechterlein is the founder and president of Elementum 3D in Erie, CO. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy at the Colorado School of Mines. Jacob has been researching, teaching, or consulting on topics such as casting and powder metallurgy for the last 14 years. Elementum 3D’s work with powder bed laser additive manufacturing is based on these principles. In addition, is thesis work in thermodynamics and formation kinetics of metal matrix composites is directly related to all 3D printing processes.
