316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF / EBM Compatible – 10 kg / 22 lbs
$331
Corrosion Resistance. Toughness. Everyday Reliability.
Austenitic 316L stainless steel powder for LPBF, EBM, and DED metal 3D printing. Offers excellent weldability, good corrosion resistance, and reliable mechanical performance for industrial and medical applications.
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Technology:
DED, EBM, Metal LPBF
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Printing Materials:
Metal Powders
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Production Method:
Gas Atomization (GA), Vacuum Induction Melting Gas Atomization (VIGA)
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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 | $690.00 | $69.00 |
| 100+ | $620.00 | $62.00 |
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Description
PowderRange® 316L is a low-carbon, non-magnetic, austenitic stainless steel powder engineered for additive manufacturing using LPBF, EBM, and DED processes. The alloy offers a strong balance of mechanical strength, fracture toughness, and corrosion resistance, with excellent performance against intergranular corrosion.
This material is highly weldable in both laser and electron-beam additive manufacturing and can be processed using either argon or nitrogen shielding gas. While PowderRange® 316L is not precipitation-hardenable, it may be solution annealed when improved corrosion resistance is required—though post-processing heat treatment is generally unnecessary for most applications.
PowderRange® 316L supports a wide range of post-processing operations, including machining, polishing, shot-peening, abrasive flow machining, and chemical etching, making it a versatile and production-ready stainless steel solution for functional parts and industrial components.
| Iron Balance | Iron Balance |
| Chromium 16.0 – 18.0 % | Nitrogen 0.10 % |
| Nickel 10.0 – 14.0 % | Oxygen 0.10 % |
| Molybdenum 2.00 – 3.00 % | Phosphorus 0.045 % |
| Manganese 2.00 % | Carbon 0.030 % |
| Silicon 1.00 % | Sulfur 0.030 % |
machine type:
F – LPBF
E – EBM, DED
Key Performance Benefits
- High impact toughness and good ductility
- Moderate strength with reliable creep resistance
- Good corrosion resistance in industrial and medical environments
- Non-magnetic austenitic microstructure
- Excellent weldability for laser and electron-beam AM
Typical Applications
- Instrumentation devices
- Valves and fittings
- Pumps and impellers
- Manifolds
- Medical implants
- Tooling and fixtures
- Brand Carpenter Additive
- Technology DED, EBM, Metal LPBF
- Powder Package 10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper
- PSD (particle size distribution) 15–45 µm, 45–106 µm
- Printing Materials Metal Powders
- Material 316L
- Country of origin USA
- Production Method Gas Atomization (GA), Vacuum Induction Melting Gas Atomization (VIGA)
Materials
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316L
Frequently asked questions
What is 316L stainless steel powder?
316L is a low-carbon, austenitic stainless steel powder used in metal additive manufacturing. It is non-magnetic and offers good corrosion resistance, high impact toughness, and excellent weldability, making it suitable for industrial, aerospace, and medical applications.
Which 3D printing processes are compatible with 316L powder?
PowderRange® 316L is compatible with:
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
It can be processed using either argon or nitrogen shielding gas.
Can 316L stainless steel be heat treated after printing?
316L cannot be precipitation hardened through heat treatment. However, solution annealing may be applied to improve corrosion resistance if required, though it is generally unnecessary for most applications.
What are the key performance benefits of 316L powder?
Key benefits include high impact toughness, good ductility, moderate strength, reliable creep resistance, good corrosion resistance, and excellent weldability in both laser and electron-beam additive manufacturing.
Is 316L powder suitable for medical applications?
Yes. Due to its corrosion resistance, toughness, and non-magnetic properties, 316L is commonly used for medical instruments and certain implantable components, subject to application-specific qualification.
What industries commonly use 316L stainless steel powder?
Typical markets include aerospace, transportation, and medical industries, as well as general industrial manufacturing.
What types of parts are commonly produced with 316L?
Common applications include instrumentation devices, valves and fittings, pumps and impellers, manifolds, medical implants, and tooling.
How does 316L perform in corrosive environments?
316L provides good resistance to general and intergranular corrosion, making it suitable for use in humid, chemically aggressive, and industrial environments.
Is 316L stainless steel powder easy to post-process?
Yes. Printed parts can be machined, ground, polished, shot-peened, chemically etched, or finished using abrasive flow machining.
Can this powder be reused in additive manufacturing?
Yes. PowderRange® 316L is suitable for reuse when handled and sieved according to standard additive manufacturing best practices.
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