IMT CoCrWMo Metal Powder 15–53 µm, 5 kg

IMT CoCrWMo 15–53 µm: Cobalt-Chromium Powder for Medicine and Aviation

IMT CoCrWMo is a high-tech cobalt-based metal powder specifically developed for 3D printing SLM/LPBF. The alloy is distinguished by exceptional biocompatibility, high specific strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. Due to its characteristics, CoCrWMo powder is the standard in the production of dental prostheses, implants, and high-load industrial components.

Powder fraction 15–53 µm ensures high flowability (14.0 s/50g) and allows for the production of parts with high density and detail during the SLM printing process.

Packaging: hermetically sealed container 5 kg.

Technical Profile of the Material

Chemical Composition

The alloy has a balanced composition of alloying elements, ensuring the stability of properties of each printed product:

• Cobalt (Co): 62.17% — the base of the alloy, providing strength and wear resistance.
• Chromium (Cr): 25.53% — forms a protective layer and ensures high corrosion resistance.
• Tungsten (W): 5.38% — increases material hardness and stability when heated.
• Molybdenum (Mo): 5.20% — enhances resistance to localized corrosion and improves mechanical properties.
• Silicon (Si): 1.11%.
• Nitrogen (N): 0.022%.
• Oxygen (O): 0.046%.

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Indicators after heat treatment demonstrate high operational reliability of the material:

• Hardness: 360 HV 10.
• Yield Strength (Rp0.2%): 753.5 MPa.
• Thermal Expansion: 14.3 × 10⁻⁶/K⁻¹.
• Flowability by Hall: 14.0 s/50g.

Advantages of Using CoCrWMo in Additive Manufacturing

The use of this metal powder allows for the realization of complex projects in medicine and technology:

• Biocompatibility: the absence of nickel and beryllium makes the alloy safe for prolonged contact with body tissues.
• High Precision: ideal sphericity of powder particles (≥ 85%) ensures stable layer formation during SLM 3D printing.
• Oxidation Resistance: products retain their properties and appearance even in aggressive environments.

Application Areas and Examples of Parts

Thanks to its technical properties, IMT CoCrWMo is the best choice for the following areas:

• Stomatology: production of bridge prostheses, crowns, partial dentures, and abutments.
• Traumatology and Orthopedics: printing of individual endoprostheses and surgical templates.
• Energy and Aviation: production of turbine blades and components operating at high temperatures.
• Mechanical Engineering: creation of wear-resistant parts for operation in chemically aggressive environments.

About the Manufacturer IMT

The company IMT (Intelligent Manufacturing Technology) is an international manufacturer of spherical metal powders for additive technologies. IMT products are characterized by high purity of chemical composition, stable granulometric distribution, and excellent particle sphericity. Each type of powder undergoes strict quality control, ensuring predictable printing results and high reliability of finished products.

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