EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API meets API 6ACRA for oil & gas; Nickel NiCP suits semiconductor & chemical use.
EOS has announced the availability of two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials: EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API and EOS Nickel NiCP for EOS Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LBPF) 3D printing technology.
EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API
This nickel-based material provides impact toughness at low temperatures and corrosion resistance for high-stress oil and gas applications. With a tensile strength of 878 MPa and 27% elongation, when combined with a heat treatment, this material meets the requirements for API 6ACRA standardization, opening the door for oil and gas manufacturers to use AM for downhole, injection and fixture, and fastener applications, among others.
A leading inflow control technology organization provided an early test case for EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API, producing a flow module component meeting API standardization and high-strength performance while being subjected to the corrosive environment of oil and gas equipment.
EOS Nickel NiCP
This material has a tensile strength of 400 MPa and 49% elongation, making it suitable for gas injectors and corrosion-resistant components in semiconductor equipment.
In the semiconductor industry, electroless nickel plating is commonly used to improve corrosion resistance. With EOS Nickel NiCP, parts can be produced without plating, potentially increasing the lifespan of consumable components.
EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API is available for all metal EOS systems with standard EOS IN718 parameter processes. EOS Nickel NiCP is now commercially available for EOS M 290 and EOS M 400-4 systems.
