IMT 304L metal powder 15-53 microns, 5 kg

IMT 304L metal powder 15-53 microns, 5 kg

IMT 304L is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel, which is one of the most demanded materials for 3D printing using SLM and LPBF technology. It is used in the production of components for the food industry, chemical engineering, medical equipment, as well as in architectural design. Thanks to the reduced carbon content, this alloy provides excellent corrosion resistance and high plasticity. The 15–53 μm fraction allows achieving high print density and smooth surface of products, minimizing the need for intensive mechanical processing after completing the cycle in the metal printer chamber. The material is supplied in sealed containers of 5 kg.

Advantages of 304L powder in 3D printing

• Excellent weldability. Low carbon content makes 304L ideal for the SLM process, significantly reducing the risk of internal stresses and microcracks.
• Resistance to aggressive environments. High chromium and nickel content allows parts to be operated in contact with water, steam, and many chemical compounds.
• Hygienic. Smooth surface and oxidation resistance allow the alloy to be used in areas with high sanitary requirements.
• High density of 3D printing. Optimal granulometric distribution of particles ensures the monolithicity of layers without the formation of internal porosity.

Technological properties of 304L powder

The stainless steel metal powder from IMT is fully optimized for layer-by-layer laser melting. The powder composition is strictly controlled to ensure a stable austenite microstructure. The ultra-low carbon content ≤ 0.03% effectively prevents the precipitation of chromium carbides, reliably protecting finished products from intergranular corrosion.

Considering the technological requirements for sintering stainless steel IMT 304L, a steel platform is used for working with it, and nitrogen is a fully certified and permissible environment for working in the 3D printer chamber. The powder ensures uniform layer application during laser sintering, guaranteeing high accuracy and structural integrity of parts of complex configurations.

Applications

• Food industry: Printing of nozzles, mixers, conveyor line elements and pump parts that directly contact with products.
• Chemical engineering: Manufacturing of corrosion-resistant valves, fittings and heat exchangers with complex internal channels.
• Medical equipment: Creating casings of tools, holders and laboratory equipment that require frequent sterilization.
• Architectural design: Production of artistic metal structures, furniture elements and decor with a complex openwork shape.

Chemical composition of IMT 304L material

According to the manufacturer's specification, the powder composition is strictly controlled to ensure a stable austenite microstructure:

Physical and technical parameters

IMT company production standards

The international brand IMT (Intelligent Manufacturing Technology) specializes in the industrial production of spherical metal powders for additive technologies. The use of modern gas atomization methods allows the company to produce high-quality stainless and tool raw materials with minimal oxygen content and strict granulometric distribution of particles. Thanks to careful laboratory testing of each batch of material, the manufacturer guarantees complete predictability of laser melting results and reliability of finished components on industrial SLM equipment.

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