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Materials, Composite Tooling, Dental, Iron Base, Jigs&Fixtures, LPBF (DMLS) 3D Printing Materials, Manufacturing, Medical, Metal Powders 3D Printing Materials · Metal LPBF
A-Powder SS316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible – 10 kg / 22 lbs
Durable. Corrosion-Resistant. High-quality SS316L stainless steel powder for LPBF additive manufacturing. Corrosion-resistant, heat-treatable, and reliable for aerospace, medical, and industrial components.
OEM-optimized SS316L powder for metal 3D printing, delivering predictable prints, smooth LPBF performance, and full traceable documentation.
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What your process engineer actually checks
Locked, traceable lot chemistry
Every lot ships with a COA documenting PSD, sphericity, flow rate, apparent density, and full chemistry — and a lot number you can trace. Aerospace and medical teams reorder 4+ times without re-qualifying.
Qualified parameters, not just powder
Validated parameter sets for EOS M 290, Renishaw 500Q, SLM 280, and our own AO Metal LPBF ship with the order. Load the profile and hit density on the first build — no parameter-development burn.
A materials engineer on the line
Questions on ferrite content, flowability, recyclate ratios, or HIP response? A materials engineer answers directly — not a contact-form bot. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.
About this product
A-Powder SS316L is a high-grade stainless steel powder developed for LPBF additive manufacturing. Produced via nitrogen gas atomization and vacuum induction melting, the powder has a uniform, spherical particle morphology (15–53 µm) with low oxygen content (≤800 ppm), providing stable powder flow, smooth recoating, and repeatable layer fusion. The alloy composition (Fe balance, Cr 16.71 %, Ni 10.63 %, Mo 2.3 %) delivers excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. After heat treatment, components reach ultimate tensile strength of 590 MPa, yield 380 MPa, and elongation of 60 %, making SS316L ideal for surgical instruments, medical implants, aerospace brackets, and industrial machinery. A-Powder SS316L ensures consistent quality, small-batch flexibility, and fast delivery with full traceable documentation from AO Metal.
| Element | Min | Max | Typical |
| Fe | Bal. | Bal. | Bal. |
| Cr | 16.00 | 18.00 | 16.71 |
| Ni | 10.00 | 14.00 | 10.63 |
| Mo | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.3 |
| Si | – | 1.00 | 0.48 |
| Mn | – | 2.00 | 0.76 |
| C | – | 0.030 | 0.020 |
| P | – | 0.045 | 0.030 |
| S | – | 0.030 | 0.008 |
| O | – | 0.08 | 0.042 |
| N | – | 0.150 | 0.123 |
machine type: F – LPBF
industries: Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Dental, Automotive & Transportation, Industrial Machinery
Key Performance Benefits
- High-strength stainless steel with superior corrosion resistance
- Predictable LPBF printing with stable layer deposition
- Spherical particle morphology ensures consistent powder flow
- Heat-treatable to meet mechanical property targets
- Suitable for intricate, end-use components in critical applications
- Small-batch flexibility and full traceable documentation
Typical Applications
- Surgical instruments and medical implants
- Aerospace brackets, housings, and ducting
- High-performance industrial machinery components
- Corrosion-resistant, precision end-use parts
| Brand | AO Metal – High-Precision Metal 3D Printers for Innovation |
| Technology | Metal LPBF |
| Powder Package | 10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper |
| PSD (particle size distribution) | 15–53 micrometres |
| Printing Materials | Metal Powders |
| Material | 316L |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Production Method | Nitrogen Gas Atomized, Vacuum Induction Melted |
Don't see your spec?
We atomize our own. Custom variants on request.
Tighter PSD, modified chemistry, custom blend? Our ATO atomization lab runs custom batches in 3–4 weeks. Biocompatible, refractory, proprietary — all in-house, verified before ship.
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From process engineers running A-Powder SS316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible – 10 kg / 22 lbs
Unedited feedback from customers who reorder A-Powder SS316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible – 10 kg / 22 lbs.
★★★★★
Same lot 4 times in a row. We stopped re-running parameter sweeps after the second order — density was identical to the first build.
MK
Marcus K.
Process Engineer · Aerospace OEM
★★★★★
Asked about ferrite content on a Friday. A materials engineer answered Monday morning with actual data, not a sales pitch. That's why we keep ordering.
PS
Priya S.
R&D Lead · Medical Devices
★★★★★
COA matches the bottle. PSD and flow are exactly what was on the sheet — we run it on a Renishaw 500Q and it hits density on the first try.
DR
Diego R.
Production Lead · Energy
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What is SS316L Powder?
SS316L is an austenitic stainless steel powder engineered for LPBF additive manufacturing. It combines high strength, corrosion resistance, and reproducible mechanical performance for critical end-use components.
Which additive manufacturing processes are compatible?
Optimized for LPBF, and compatible with EBM and DED. Spherical particles (15–53 µm) and low oxygen content ensure smooth recoating, minimal spatter, and predictable layer fusion.
Can printed parts be heat treated?
Yes, post-processing heat treatment enhances mechanical properties, achieving UTS 590 MPa, yield 380 MPa, and elongation 60 %.
What industries commonly use SS316L powder?
Aerospace, Medical & Dental, Automotive & Transportation, and Industrial Machinery.
Why choose A-Powder SS316L?
Manufactured by AO Metal with small-batch flexibility, high-quality control, rapid delivery, and full traceable documentation, ensuring reliable, production-ready LPBF performance.
How does 316L perform in corrosive environments? in standard industrial 3D printers?
316L provides good resistance to general and intergranular corrosion, making it suitable for use in humid, chemically aggressive, and industrial environments.
Place your order, or talk to an engineer first
Order 316L direct, or send your application and we'll recommend the right alloy and PSD for your printer.