3D Printing in Stainless Steel

Stainless steel’s high resistance to rust and staining makes it versatile for use in construction, kitchenware, medical equipment, and aerospace industries.

Advantages of Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy. Its resistance to rust and staining makes it highly versatile for applications in numerous industries, such as construction, kitchenware, medical equipment, and aerospace.

Key Features

High Corrosion Resistance

High Tensile Strength and Durability

Easy to Process

Recyclability

Available Stainless Steel Specifications

The following table shows common stainless steel alloys. If you have any other alloy requirements, please contact us.

Stainless Steel 316L

Process

Resolution

Price

Max Print Size

SLM

±300um OR ±0.3%

$$$

13.78×11.02×11.02 (inch)
350x280x280 (mm)

Tensile Modulus

Elongation at Break

Flexural Modulus

Hardness

600 MPa

30%

400 MPa

93±3HRB

Which 3D printing process is Stainless Steel suitable for?

SLM

The part shown on the left was created using the 3D printing SLM process, demonstrating its surface texture.

Customization and Lightweighting

High Mechanical Properties

Versatile Metal Materials

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Stainless Steel FAQs

What application fields is stainless steel 3D printing suitable for? What are its advantages?

Stainless steel 3D printing is suitable for producing high-strength, complex structural parts, especially in the automotive, aerospace, and medical fields.
After 3D printing with stainless steel, does the part need special surface treatment? How do I achieve higher surface quality?

Surface treatment can include polishing, sandblasting, pickling, etc, to achieve higher suface quality and appearance.
There are multiple types of stainless steel, such as 304 and 316. How do I choose the right stainless steel for my 3D printing application?

The choice of stainless steel should be based on the applied enviornment. InstaVoxel currently offers 316L stainless steel, which has high corrosion resistance.
What grades of stainless steel does InstaVoxel provides?

InstaVoxel currently only offers the common 316L grade.
What are the material properties of stainless steel?

Stainless steel a metal with good corrosion resistant, heat resistant, and mechanical properties. This makes it useful in various applications, especially for products that require high corrosion resistance.