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Zetamix H13 Tool Steel Filament 1,75mm
Print H13 hot-work tool-steel parts on a standard FFF printer, then sinter to hard, heat- and wear-resistant tooling metal.
- ✔ Excellent hot hardness and wear resistance, heat-treatable
- ✔ Print → debind → sinter — great for tooling, dies and inserts
- ✔ Genuine Zetamix by Nanoe · lead time 10–20 business days (depending on order queue)
$420
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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.
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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
Zetamix H13 Tool Steel Filament enables direct manufacturing of high-performance tooling components using standard FDM 3D printers. Create complex injection molds, extrusion dies, and hot work tools with material properties approaching traditional H13 steel—bypassing costly machining and lead times for critical tooling applications.
Why Tooling Engineers & Manufacturers Choose Zetamix H13
High-Temperature Performance
- Maintains strength and hardness at elevated temperatures
- Ideal for injection molds, extrusion dies, and hot work applications
- Excellent thermal conductivity for efficient heat management
- Resistance to thermal fatigue and cracking
Complex Geometry Capability
- Create conformal cooling channels impossible with machining
- Manufacture intricate mold textures and features
- Produce replacement tooling components on-demand
- Scale: 118.2% (X/Y) and 119.6% (Z) for sintering compensation
Tooling-Grade Material Properties
- 90-91% density after sintering for near-wrought performance
- High ductility reduces risk of brittle fracture in tooling applications
- Corrosion resistance for extended tool life
- X40CrMoV5-1 composition (90% steel by mass)
Material Properties After Sintering
- Density: 90-91% of theoretical density
- Temperature Resistance: Excellent for hot work applications
- Ductility: High impact resistance for durable tooling
- Thermal Conductivity: Efficient heat dissipation
Your Path to Advanced Tool Manufacturing
1. Design for Tooling Performance
- Maximum printed size: 200mm (100mm recommended)
- Minimum wall thickness: 1mm | Minimum pin diameter: 3mm
- Minimum unsupported overhang: 35° | Minimum hole size: 1.5mm
- Avoid abrupt size changes; use rounded corners for stress reduction
2. Precision Printing Requirements
- Critical: Maintain ambient temperature below 25°C (air conditioning required)
- Use grooved drive gears to prevent filament grinding
- No retraction recommended for consistent extrusion
- 3 wall layers minimum with 20-100% infill density
- 100% fan speed from second layer for optimal quality
3. Thermal Processing
- Thermal Debinding: 10°C/h ramp from 50°C to 650°C in Ar/H₂ atmosphere
- Sintering: 50°C/h to 1350°C with 2h hold in controlled atmosphere
- Atmosphere Control: 0.5 LPM flow at 0.2 bar pressure
Where Zetamix H13 Tool Steel is used
Zetamix H13 tool steel is built for tooling that takes heat and wear:
- Hot-work tooling, dies and inserts
- Injection-mould and extrusion-die components
- Wear- and heat-resistant fixtures
See real builds in our Zetamix case studies →
No sintering furnace or debinding station? Talk to our team — we’ll help you get set up. Get in touch →
FAQs
What makes H13 steel suitable for tooling applications?
H13 maintains strength at high temperatures (500°C+), offers excellent thermal fatigue resistance, and has good toughness—making it ideal for injection molds, extrusion dies, and hot work tooling.
What special printing environment is required?
The printing room must not exceed 25°C. If ambient temperatures are higher, air conditioning is mandatory to ensure successful prints.
How do the mechanical properties compare to traditional H13?
Sintered parts achieve 90-91% density with high temperature resistance and ductility suitable for functional tooling applications, though slightly below wrought H13 due to porosity.
What safety precautions are necessary?
Use in well-ventilated areas, wear FFP2 masks and safety glasses. The filament contains phenol (<5%)—avoid skin contact and inhalation of fumes during printing.
Can I create injection molds with conformal cooling channels?
Yes! This is a key advantage—create complex internal cooling channels impossible with traditional machining to significantly reduce cycle times.
What design limitations should I consider?
Maximum printed size: 200mm, minimum wall: 1mm, minimum feature: 1.5mm. Follow design guide recommendations for successful sintering.
How long does the complete process take?
Printing varies by model. Thermal debinding takes approximately 60 hours, and sintering requires about 28 hours including ramp times and holding.
What applications is H13 best suited for?
Injection molds, extrusion dies, hot stamps, forging dies, and any tooling requiring high temperature resistance, durability, and complex geometries.
Is chemical debinding required?
No—H13 uses thermal debinding only, simplifying the process compared to other metal filaments.
What’s the shelf life and storage requirements?
One-year shelf life when stored in original vacuum-sealed packaging in cool, dry conditions below 25°C.
See Zetamix in action
Watch how Zetamix ceramic and metal filaments go from spool to dense, sintered part — the same FFF print → debind → sinter workflow we run in-house.
Choose your Zetamix material
Every Zetamix filament prints on a standard FFF 3D printer — we print and validate them in-house on our 3DCeram M.A.T. system — then debind and sinter to a dense ceramic or metal part. The highlighted row is the material on this page; compare the range below:
| Material | Type | Stands out for | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumina | Technical ceramic | Electrical insulation, ~1550°C | Insulators, high-temp tooling | $495 |
| White Zirconia | Technical ceramic | Toughness & flexural strength | Wear & structural parts | $485 |
| Black Zirconia | Technical ceramic | Zirconia strength, black finish | Aesthetic + technical parts | $550 |
| Silicon Carbide | Technical ceramic | Extreme hardness & thermal | Abrasive / high-temp parts | $550 |
| Porcelain | Ceramic (art) | Glazeable, classic finish | Art, tableware, decorative | $225 |
| 316L | Stainless steel | Corrosion resistance, ductile | Functional metal parts | $420 |
| 17-4 PH | Stainless steel | High strength, hardenable | Tooling & functional parts | $420 |
| H13 | Tool steel | Hot hardness & wear | Dies, inserts, tooling | $420 |
| TiO2 | Specialty ceramic | Specialty technical ceramic | Niche functional parts | $550 |
Not sure which fits? We print these every day — talk to our materials engineers, or see real Zetamix parts in action →.
| Brand | Zetamix by Nanoe |
| Printing Materials | Metal Filaments |
| Technology | FFF |
| Other designation | X40CrMoV5-1 |
| Sintering type | Solid State Sintering |
| Printing temperature | 180°C – 190°C |
| Sintering Temperature | 1350°C under Ar/H2 (97.5/2.5) gas |
| Shrinkage | ≈ 17%. The values depend on the batch number you can read on the spool. Please refer to the guidelines to find the correct values for the batch you have. |
| Density | 90-91% |
| Specific Gravity [g.cm-3 ] | 4.5 |
| Melt Flow Rate [g/10(min)] (180°C - 875g – half die) | 3.5 |
| Melt Volume Rate [cm3 /10(min)] ( 180°C - 875g – half die) | 0.8 |
| Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] | <0,3% |
| Moisture Absorption 24 hours [%] | <0,1% |
| Shore D hardness | 50 |
Full documentation — TDS, SDS, batch COA, and parameter sets for the major LPBF platforms. Everything you need for qualification under AS9100 / ISO 13485 workflows.
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 Zetamix H13 Tool Steel Filament 1,75mm
Unedited feedback from customers who reorder Zetamix H13 Tool Steel Filament 1,75mm.
★★★★★
Same lot 4 times in a row. We stopped re-running parameter sweeps after the second order — density was identical to the first build.
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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
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