Pure copper possesses excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
Nickel-chromium-based superalloy that is highly resistant to corrosion and high temperatures
17-4 PH stainless steel is a high-strength, high-hardness metal with excellent corrosion resistance. This versatile steel is widely used in the manufacturing, aerospace, petroleum, and medical industries. If heat treated, it has an ultimate tensile strength of 1250 MPa and a Rockwell Hardness of 36 HRC.
3D print H13 tool steel, a material optimized for high temperature and wear applications. It’s used for molds and die casts, wear inserts and tooling, and forming punches and dies. When heat treated, it can reach a Rockwell hardness of 46-50 and an ultimate tensile strength of 1500 MPa.
General purpose tool steel for cold-working applications.
Markforged printed and heat treated A2 tool steel effectively matches wrought heat-treated A2 in hardness.
A2 tool steel is a highly versatile air-hardening tool steel often regarded as a “universal” cold work steel. It offers a combination of good wear resistance (between O1 and D2) and toughness.
Sheet metal fabrication
Wear resistant inserts
Cutting and Forming Prototypes
Punches and Dies
A2 tool steel can be heat-treated to increase hardness and durability. Markforged recommends heat-treating A2 tool steel to optimize material properties, though it can be used as-sintered. Heat A2 Tool Steel part in a standard (non-vacuum) furnace to 970°C (1780°F) . Hold part at temperature for 30-45 minutes. Air quench part to below 65°C (150 °F). Double temper A2 Tool Steel part in a standard furnace. For each temper, heat part to 150-550°C (302-1022°F) and temper for 2 hours, or 1 hour per inch of thickness. Let part cool to room temperature between tempers.
High-compression, wear-resistant tool steel for cold-working applications
Markforged printed and heat-treated D2 Tool Steel effectively matches wrought heat-treated D2 in hardness under equal post processing.
D2 Tool Steel can be heat treated to increase hardness and durability. Markforged recommends heat treating D2 Tool Steel to optimize material properties, though it can be used as-sintered. Heat D2 Tool Steel part in a standard (non-vacuum) furnace to 1000°C (1830°F) . Hold part at temperature for 30-45 minutesAir quench part to below 65°C (150 °F). Temper D2 Tool Steel Tool Steel part in a standard furnace. For each temper, heat part to 200°C (392°F) and temper for 30 minutes. If double tempering, let part cool to room temperature between tempers.
