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Materials, Composite Tooling, Engineering, FFF (FDM) 3D Printing Materials, Filaments 3D Printing Materials, Jigs&Fixtures, Manufacturing, Metal Filament · FFF
Zetamix 17-4PH Stainless Steel Filament 1,75mm
Print high-strength 17-4 PH stainless-steel parts on a standard FFF printer, then sinter to tough, hard functional metal.
- ✔ High strength and hardness (precipitation-hardenable), good corrosion resistance
- ✔ Print → debind → sinter to dense metal — ideal for functional and tooling parts
- ✔ Genuine Zetamix by Nanoe · 500 g spool · lead time 10–20 business days (depending on order queue)
$420
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What your process engineer actually checks
Green part to fully dense, predictably
Every spool ships with a datasheet and validated debind/sinter parameters, so green parts reach target density with predictable shrinkage. Lock the cycle once, reorder the same feedstock.
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Questions on debind schedules, sinter shrinkage, density, or warpage on bound-metal/ceramic FFF? A materials engineer answers directly — not a contact-form bot. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.
About this product
Zetamix 17-4PH Stainless Steel Filament enables direct production of precipitation hardening steel components using standard FDM 3D printers. Create parts with exceptional mechanical properties—high tensile strength, superior hardness, and excellent corrosion resistance—for the most demanding aerospace, marine, and industrial applications without traditional manufacturing constraints.
Why Tooling Engineers & Manufacturers Choose Zetamix H13
Exceptional Mechanical Properties
- High tensile strength and hardness after sintering and heat treatment
- Precipitation hardening capability for tailored mechanical properties
- Superior corrosion resistance compared to standard stainless steels
- 92% metal content by mass for authentic material performance
Corrosion & Wear Resistance
- Excellent resistance to corrosive environments including marine applications
- Maintains mechanical properties in high-stress, corrosive conditions
- Ideal for valves, pumps, shafts, and marine components
- Withstands harsh chemical exposure better than 316L stainless
Precision Manufacturing Workflow
- Predictable shrinkage: 15.4% (X/Y) & 14.7% (Z) for accurate scaling
- Compatible with Zetasinter furnace for repeatable results
- Design freedom for complex geometries impossible with machining
- Batch-specific technical data for consistent outcomes
Material Properties After Sintering
- Density: >90% of theoretical density
- Tensile Strength: Comparable to wrought 17-4PH (with heat treatment)
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent for marine and chemical environments
- Hardness: Can be precipitation hardened to HRC 40+ with proper heat treatment
Your Path to Advanced Tool Manufacturing
1. Design for Strength & Function
- Scale models by 118.2% (X/Y) and 117.2% (Z) for sintering shrinkage
- Minimum wall thickness: 1mm | Minimum feature size: 1.5mm
- Maximum overhang: 35° unsupported
- Optimize for anisotropic properties – layer orientation affects strength
2. Precision Printing Protocol
- Use grooved drive gears to prevent filament grinding
- Print on flexible build plates for easy removal
- 3 wall layers minimum with 20-100% infill density
- 100% fan speed from second layer for optimal surface quality
3. Controlled Debinding & Sintering
- Chemical Debinding: 24h acetone bath at 40°C (>4% mass loss)
- Thermal Debinding: 10°C/h ramp from 50°C to 650°C in Ar/H₂
- 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 17-4 PH Stainless Steel is used
Zetamix 17-4 PH suits high-strength, hardenable metal parts:
- High-strength functional parts and brackets
- Tooling, jigs and fixtures
- Corrosion-resistant components that need extra strength
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 17-4PH different from other stainless steels?
17-4PH is a precipitation hardening steel that can be heat treated to achieve high strength (up to 1100 MPa) and hardness (HRC 40+) while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance—making it ideal for high-stress applications.
Can I achieve full precipitation hardening properties?
After sintering, additional heat treatment (aging at 480-620°C) can be applied to achieve the full precipitation hardening effect and maximum mechanical properties.
What applications is 17-4PH best suited for?
Aerospace components, marine hardware, chemical processing equipment, high-strength fasteners, pump shafts, valves, and any application requiring the combination of high strength and corrosion resistance.
How does the corrosion resistance compare to 316L?
17-4PH offers superior strength and hardness while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance, though 316L may have slightly better resistance to certain corrosive environments. 17-4PH is preferred where both strength and corrosion resistance are critical.
What safety precautions are necessary?
Use in well-ventilated areas, wear FFP2 masks and safety glasses. The raw powder form is hazardous, but the filament is not classified as dangerous when handled properly.
What design limitations should I consider?
Similar to other Zetamix metals: 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. Chemical debinding takes 24h + 2h drying, thermal debinding ~60h, and sintering ~28h including ramp times and holding.
Can I create food-safe or medical components?
The sintered 17-4PH has excellent corrosion resistance and can be used in food processing applications. For medical implants, additional certification and testing would be required.
What post-processing options are available?
Sintered parts can be machined, polished, and most importantly, precipitation hardened through heat treatment to achieve specific mechanical properties.
What’s the shelf life and storage requirements?
One-year shelf life when stored in original vacuum-sealed packaging in cool, dry conditions.
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 |
| Spool weight | 500 g (vacuum-sealed) |
| Other designation | X40CrMoV5-1 |
| Sintering type | Solid State Sintering |
| Printing temperature | 120°C – 130°C |
| Sintering Temperature | 1350°C, under hydrogenated argon |
| Shrinkage | x,y = 15.4% ±1% / z = 14.7% ±1% |
| Density | >90 % |
| Specific Gravity [g.cm-3 ] | 5.2 |
| MFR [g/10min] (@120°C, 2.5kg, half die) | 24 |
| MVR [cm3/10(min)] | 5 |
| Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] | <0,3% |
Don't see your alloy or ceramic?
We source and qualify. Custom feedstock on request.
Need a specific bound-metal or ceramic filament, or parameters for a printer we don't list yet? Our materials team qualifies the feedstock and verifies sinter behavior before you commit. Typical lead 3–4 weeks.
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From process engineers running Zetamix 17-4PH Stainless Steel Filament 1,75mm
Unedited feedback from customers who reorder Zetamix 17-4PH Stainless Steel Filament 1,75mm.
★★★★★
Shrinkage matched the datasheet within a hair. We hit final dimension after the first sinter run.
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Marcus K.
Process Engineer · Metal AM
★★★★★
Asked about debind for a dense ceramic part. A materials engineer walked us through the ramp with real data.
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Priya S.
R&D Lead · Medical Devices
★★★★★
Same feedstock, same density, three builds running. No re-qualifying between orders.
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Production Lead · Tooling
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