IMT CX metal powder 15-53 microns, 5 kg

IMT CX metal powder 15-53 microns, 5 kg

IMT CX is a high-tech stainless steel metal powder designed for 3D printing using SLM and LPBF technologies. It is used in the production of precision molds, tools, assemblies for the food industry and medical equipment. The material combines excellent corrosion resistance with the possibility of significant strengthening through the aging process. The 15–53 µm fraction ensures high accuracy of small elements construction and excellent surface quality of finished products with complex internal cooling channels. The material is supplied in sealed containers of 5 kg.

Advantages of CX powder in 3D printing

• High corrosion resistance. Molds and tools do not require additional protective coating when working in a humid environment or with aggressive polymers.
• Dimensional stability. Minimal deformations during heat treatment allow obtaining parts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Conformal cooling. The ability to print complex internal channels that repeat the shape of the part, significantly reducing the casting cycle and improving product quality.
• High accuracy. The 15–53 µm fraction powder guarantees impeccable geometry formation and excellent surface quality of the finished product.

Technological properties of CX powder

The metal powder of tool steel from IMT is fully optimized for layer-by-layer laser melting using SLM and LPBF technologies. Precise control of the content of alloying elements allows obtaining a stable structure and high hardness after the completion of the printing cycle and heat treatment. Low carbon content ≤ 0.05% ensures excellent weldability of the material during laser melting.

Considering the specifics and technological features of the IMT CX alloy, a steel platform is used for working with it, and nitrogen is a fully permissible environment for printing. The material combines the properties of a special nickel-based alloy and high-chromium steel, which during the dispersion strengthening (aging) process with the participation of aluminum forms intermetallic phases, providing peak tool rigidity for industrial equipment.

Applications

• Plastic casting. Production of mold inserts, punches and matrices of molds for pressure casting of complex technical products.
• Rubber production. Creation of industrial molds resistant to intensive chemical influence, abrasion and wear.
• Food industry. Printing of functional nodes and parts of conveyor lines that require high hygiene, hardness and oxidation resistance.
• Medical equipment. Production of tools, specific fittings and protective cases that are operated in aggressive chemical environments.

Chemical composition of IMT CX material

Physical and technical parameters

IMT 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 tool raw materials with minimal oxygen content and strict granulometric distribution of particles. Thanks to thorough laboratory testing of each batch of material, the manufacturer guarantees full predictability of laser melting results and reliability of finished components on industrial SLM equipment.

Buy IMT CX metal powder in Ukraine

Do you have questions about printing modes or heat treatment for CX steel? Our specialists are always ready to provide consultation and guide with the implementation of powders into your production! We will help you choose the optimal parameters of laser melting according to the technical characteristics of your equipment. We also implement projects for industrial SLM 3D printing of parts and fixtures of various complexity.