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SLM 17-4PH Stainless Steel for Custom Parts

SLM 17-4PH stainless steel is a precipitation-hardening alloy for high-strength structural parts. Aging heat treatment develops its strength and hardness for aerospace, precision machinery, and industrial tooling.

  • High strength
  • Age hardenable
  • Complex parts
SLM metal 3D printed part
SLM metal 3D printed part

SLM 17-4PH Stainless Steel Overview

SLM 17-4PH stainless steel is a precipitation-hardening alloy for high-strength structural parts. Aging heat treatment develops its strength and hardness for aerospace, precision machinery, and industrial tooling.

  • High strength: 17-4PH delivers strength for structural and high-load components.
  • Age hardenable: Aging heat treatment develops its mechanical strength and hardness.
  • Complex parts: SLM builds intricate geometries and integrated components.

Selection note: Aging heat treatment develops the strength and hardness of SLM 17-4PH parts. RapidDirect offers heat treatment and finishing for printed components.

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Manufacturing Processes for SLM 17-4PH Stainless Steel

SLM 17-4PH Stainless Steel Material Specifications

Mechanical Properties

Ultimate tensile strength1100–1300 MPa
Tensile strength, yield1000–1200 MPa
Fatigue strength380–430 MPa
Elongation at break6–10 %
Hardness380–440 HV

Physical Properties

Density7.78 g/cm³
Thermal conductivity17.5 W/m·K
Coefficient of thermal expansion10.8 10⁻⁶/K
Melting point range1400–1440 °C

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