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SLM 316L stainless steel combines corrosion resistance with the design freedom of selective laser melting. It is well suited to marine, medical, chemical, and food processing components, including complex shapes and internal channels.
- Corrosion resistant
- Complex geometries
- Finishing options
SLM 316L Stainless Steel Overview
SLM 316L stainless steel combines corrosion resistance with the design freedom of selective laser melting. It is well suited to marine, medical, chemical, and food processing components, including complex shapes and internal channels.
- Corrosion resistant: 316L supports marine, medical, chemical, and food processing applications.
- Complex geometries: SLM produces lattices, internal channels, and consolidated assemblies.
- Finishing options: Choose polishing, passivation, shot peening, or CNC machining.
Selection note: SLM 316L parts have a matte metallic silver surface and support polishing, passivation, CNC machining, and other finishing operations.
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SLM 316L Stainless Steel Material Specifications
Mechanical Properties
| Ultimate tensile strength | 600–680 MPa |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength, yield | 500–580 MPa |
| Fatigue strength | 220–260 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 35–48 % |
| Hardness | 200–230 HV |
Physical Properties
| Density | 7.90 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | 16.3 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 19.2 10⁻⁶/K |
| Melting point range | 1370–1400 °C |
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