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Aluminum 5083 20μm-63μm

Aluminum 5083 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance and high strength, making it a popular choice for several applications in advanced manufacturing. Its strength-to-weight ratio is particularly advantageous, allowing for the creation of lightweight yet durable parts. Aluminum 5083 can be easily machined and welded, enhancing its versatility in additive manufacturing processes.

The 20-63 µm particle size suggests good spreadability for recoating systems with recoat speeds up to 150 mm/s. Other tailored particle size distributions are available upon request.

Powder designed for

Directed Energy Deposition

AA5083

MPW metal powder is manufactured utilizing our DirectPowder™ process. The mechanical only, high-yield, no-melt technology maintains the microstructure and temper of the bar stock material, yielding a consistent size and shape and narrow particle size distribution.

Technical Data

  • Element Weight %

    Al Bal.

    Cr 0.05% - 0.25%

    Cu ≤ 0.1%

    Fe ≤ 0.4%

    Mg 4.0% - 4.9%

    Mn 0.4% - 1.0%

    Si ≤ 0.4%

    Ti ≤ 0.15%

    Zn ≤ 0.25%

    Other ≤ 0.15%

  • Nominal particle size: 20-63 µm. Other tailored PSDs available upon request.

  • Laser Diffraction: ASTM B822/ISO13320, Results Pending

    Apparent Density: ASTM B329, 1.1 g/cm3

    Tap Density: ASTM B527, 1.5 g/cm3

  • Material shall be packaged in UN certified 1L or 4L HDPE containers. Containers shall be marked with the following: Material Designation, Batch Number, Particle Size, Quantity (kg), and Customer PO Number. Other packaging available depending on order requirements.