15-5 Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible – 10 kg / 22 lbs
$520
Fast Printing. Simple Heat Treatment. Tooling-Grade Results. 15-5 stainless steel powder for LPBF metal 3D printing. High strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and age-hardenable for optimized mechanical properties.
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Technology:
Metal LPBF
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Printing Materials:
Metal Powders
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Production Method:
Nitrogen Gas Atomized
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Powder Package:
10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper
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| Quantity, kg | Per Bottle 10 kg | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| 10-100 | $520.00 | $52.00 |
| 100+ | $470.00 | $47.00 |
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Description
PowderRange® 15-5 stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation/age-hardening alloy engineered for metal additive manufacturing using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). This 15-5 stainless steel offers higher strength and hardness compared to 17-4, while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance up to 600°F (316°C).
This 15-5 stainless steel powder provides good fabricability and can be age-hardened through a single-step, low-temperature treatment to achieve specific combinations of strength and toughness. Its balanced performance and ease of use make it ideal for a wide range of additive manufacturing applications, including rapid tooling, functional components, and prototyping across multiple industries.
PowderRange® 15-5 stainless steel supports machining, welding, and surface finishing, making it a versatile, production-ready solution for industrial 3D printing.
| Iron: Balance | |
| Nickel: 3.50–5.50% | Sulfur: 0.015% |
| Chromium: 14.00–15.50% | Phosphorus: 0.030% |
| Copper: 2.50–4.50% | Nitrogen: 0.10% |
| Manganese: 1.00% | Silicon: 1.00% |
| Molybdenum: 0.50% | Niobium: 5×C to 0.45% |
| Carbon: 0.070% | Oxygen: 0.030% |
machine type:
F – LPBF
Key Performance Benefits
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High strength, hardness, toughness, and ductility of 15-5 stainless steel
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Excellent corrosion resistance up to 600°F (316°C)
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Age-hardenable for tailored mechanical properties
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Good fabricability and post-processing capabilities
Typical Applications
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Surgical instruments and tools
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Valves and fittings
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Pumps and impellers
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Manifolds
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Industrial and chemical processing equipment
industries
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Aerospace / Food Processing / Petrochemical / Medical
- Brand Carpenter Additive
- Technology Metal LPBF
- Powder Package 10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper
- PSD (particle size distribution) 15–45 µm
- Printing Materials Metal Powders
- Material 15-5 PH
- Country of origin USA
- Production Method Nitrogen Gas Atomized
Materials
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15-5 PH
Frequently asked questions
What is 15-5 stainless steel powder?
15-5 is a martensitic precipitation/age-hardening stainless steel powder commonly used in metal additive manufacturing. It offers high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and the ability to be age-hardened for specific mechanical properties.
Which additive manufacturing processes are compatible with 15-5 powder?
PowderRange® 15-5 is compatible with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF).
Can 15-5 stainless steel be heat treated?
Yes. PowderRange® 15-5 can be age-hardened using a single-step, low-temperature treatment to achieve specific combinations of strength and toughness.
Is 15-5 stainless steel magnetic?
Yes, being a martensitic alloy, 15-5 stainless steel is magnetic.
What industries commonly use 15-5 stainless steel powder?
It is widely used in aerospace, food processing, petrochemical, and medical industries.
What types of parts are typically produced using 15-5 powder?
Common applications include surgical instruments, valves, pumps, manifolds, and industrial/chemical processing equipment.
Is 15-5 stainless steel easy to weld and post-process?
Yes. 15-5 stainless steel supports machining, polishing, and standard surface finishing methods.
Why choose 15-5 over other stainless steels?
15-5 is selected for its high strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance, as well as its ability to be age-hardened for tailored mechanical properties while remaining compatible with additive manufacturing.
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