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DAPTM-AM Series - Metal Powders for 3D Printing -

  • Metal powders for 3D printing by Directed Energy Deposition

High Thermal Conductivity Powders for Molds DAPTM-AM HTC45

DAPTM-AM HTC45 is SKD61-based powder adjusted to a composition suitable for additive manufacturing of die-casting molds.

Hardness suitable for die-casting molds can be obtained by just directed energy deposition.

Feature

  • DAPTM-AM HTC45 has spherical shape, low oxygen content and high flowability produced by gas atomization.
  • DAPTM-AM HTC45 is cobalt free material, the same as SKD61.
  • The hardness suitable for die-casting molds of 45-48HRC can be obtained by directed energy deposition, and no post-heat treatment is required.
  • The high thermal conductivity of the overlay portion enhances the cooling effect of the mold.
    In addition, thermal stress can be reduced and heat checking can be effectively suppressed.

Major application

  • Repair of die casting molds

Typical Chemical composition and hadness range

DAPTM-AM Series Equivalent steel grade Hardness range after directed energy deposition (HRC) Typical chemical composition(mass%)
C Si Cr Mo V
DAPTM-AM HTC45 SKD61 type
Die Steel
45~50 0.23 0.1 5 1.2 0.4

Particle size

Particle size (µm)
-150/+53

Characteristics

The thermal conductivity of DAPTM-AM HTC45 is about twice than that of maraging steel and about 1.5 times than that of SKD61 steel.

Fig.1 Thermal conductivity at RT

Fig.1 Thermal conductivity at RT

Fig.2 Overview of deosited sample

Fig.2 Overview of deosited sample
(3D-printed by FUJI COOPORATION)

Fig.3 Hardness distribution of the deposited part for As-3D printed DAPTM-AM HTC 45

Fig.3 Hardness distribution of the deposited part
for As-3D printed DAPTM-AM HTC 45

DAPTM-AM HTC 45 has a higher hardness than maraging steels after overlay weling.
Its high thermal conductivity suppresses heat checking.

Fig.4 Heat check test results of deposited specimens (After 6000cycles, Notch shape:R=6mm, depth:1mm)

Fig.4 Heat check test results of deposited specimens
(After 6000cycles, Notch shape:R=6mm, depth:1mm)

Fig. 5 Schematic diagram of heat check test

Fig.5 Shematic diagram of heat check test

Deposition welded sample

Fig.6 Example of deposition welded DAPTM-AM HTC45

Fig.6 Example of deposition welded DAPTM-AM HTC45

Welded at Fuji Corporation (https://www.fuji-mold.co.jp/)

Technical data

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The figures in this document are typical values based on the results of our tests and there is no guarantee that the figures presented will be achieved when the products are used.
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