Carbon Steel Available In 3D Printing Service

Our 3D printing service offers a range of carbon steels, including Tool Steel D2, AISI 4130, AISI 4140, and 20MnCr5. These materials provide high strength, wear resistance, and durability, making them ideal for tooling, automotive, and industrial applications.

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Carbon Steel 3D Printing Technologies

Carbon Steel 3D Printing Technologies, including DMLS, SLM, EBM, and Binder Jetting, produce strong, durable parts for various industries. These methods offer high precision, ideal for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications, ensuring excellent mechanical properties and complex geometries.

3DP Process	Introduction
DMLS 3D Printing	Produces strong, high-precision metal parts for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.
SLM 3D Printing	High-density metal parts, precise metal powder fusion, ideal for functional end-use parts.
EBM 3D Printing	Produces strong, dense metal parts, ideal for titanium and other aerospace-grade materials.
Binder Jetting 3D Printing	Fast production of metal and ceramic parts, supports full-color prints, and no need for heat.
UAM 3D Printing	Strong metal parts without melting, ideal for joining dissimilar materials and lightweight structures.
LMD 3D Printing	Precise metal deposition, ideal for repairing or adding material to existing parts.
EBAM 3D Printing	High-speed metal printing, excellent for large-scale metal parts, and high-quality finishes.
WAAM 3D Printing	Fast and cost-effective for large metal parts, high deposition rate, and can work with welding alloys.

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Typical Carbon Used In 3D Printing

Carbon-based materials in 3D printing offer exceptional strength, lightweight properties, and heat resistance, making them ideal for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Common types include carbon fiber-reinforced composites for high-strength, lightweight structures, graphene-enhanced materials for superior conductivity, and carbon nanotube-infused polymers for advanced mechanical performance. These materials enable durable, high-performance parts with enhanced thermal and electrical properties.

Materials	Tensile Strength (MPa)	Yield Strength (MPa)	Elongation (%)	Hardness (HRC)	Density (g/cm³)	Applications
Tool Steel D2	1500-1900	1200-1400	10-20	55-62	7.70	Cutting tools, Dies, Punches
Tool Steel M2	2200-2500	1900-2100	5-15	60-66	8.10	High-speed machining tools, Drills, Taps
Tool Steel H13	1450-1650	1200-1400	12-20	48-54	7.80	Die casting molds, Extrusion dies, Hot forging
Tool Steel H11	1400-1600	1100-1300	12-22	45-50	7.80	Aerospace components, Forging dies, High-temperature applications
Tool Steel MS1	1950-2050	1800-2000	5-12	50-55	8.00	Injection molds, High-strength tooling, Aerospace parts
Tool Steel 1.2709	2000-2100	1900-2000	6-12	50-55	8.00	High-performance dies, Molds, Aerospace components
AISI 4130	850-1000	600-800	20-30	25-35	7.85	Aerospace, Automotive frames, Structural tubing
AISI 4140	950-1100	750-950	18-25	28-40	7.85	Gears, Shafts, Heavy-duty machinery components
20MnCr5	800-1000	500-700	20-30	20-30	7.85	Automotive gears, Transmission parts, Shafts

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Tips for Choosing Right Carbon Steel In 3D Printing

Selecting the right carbon steel for 3D printing depends on your project's strength, wear resistance, and post-processing requirements. Tool steels provide high performance for cutting and molding applications, while grades like AISI 4130, 4140, and 20MnCr5 offer balanced strength and ductility for structural components. Consider tensile strength, yield strength, hardness, and density when choosing the appropriate carbon steel.

Material	Characteristics	3D Printing Considerations	Typical Applications
Tool Steel D2	High wear resistance, excellent edge retention	Requires controlled cooling and precise heat treatment	Cutting tools, dies, punches
Tool Steel M2	High hardness and toughness, suitable for high-speed machining	Needs high-temperature printing parameters and careful post-processing	High-speed cutting tools, drills, taps
Tool Steel H13	Excellent toughness and heat resistance	Requires optimized printing conditions to minimize cracking	Die casting molds, forging dies, extrusion dies
Tool Steel H11	Good thermal stability and toughness	Manage heat distribution carefully during printing	Aerospace components, high-temperature tooling
Tool Steel MS1	High strength with excellent wear resistance	Requires precise thermal management and post-processing	Injection molds, high-strength tooling, aerospace parts
Tool Steel 1.2709	Balanced properties for high-performance applications	Optimized printing environment required for best performance	High-performance dies, molds, aerospace components
AISI 4130	Good strength, toughness, and machinability	Standard printing settings with proper support structures	Aerospace, automotive frames, structural tubing
AISI 4140	High strength and toughness with excellent wear resistance	Requires high precision printing and post-process heat treatment	Gears, shafts, heavy-duty machinery components
20MnCr5	Balanced mechanical properties with good case hardening potential	Needs careful control of printing parameters and post-curing	Automotive gears, transmission parts, shafts