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DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum vs. Magnesium AZ31B-H24

Compare DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum vs. Magnesium AZ31B-H24 strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.

DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum3D printed metal (DMLS)
Magnesium AZ31B-H24Wrought
MechanicalDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Yield strength270MPa123% stronger220MPa2
Ultimate tensile strength450MPa11.55x stronger290MPa2
Elongation at break10.2%113%227% more ductile
Young's modulus (stiffness)72GPa31.61x stiffer44.8GPa4
Density2,670kg/m³51,769kg/m³41.51x lighter
Strength to weight101kN·m/kg124kN·m/kg23% higher
Stiffness to weight27MN·m/kg6% higher25.3MN·m/kg
Poisson's ratiobase material0.3340.354
Shear modulus27.1GPa1.63x stiffer in shear16.6GPa
Bulk modulus70.6GPa42% higher49.8GPa
Speed of sound5,193m/s3% faster5,032m/s
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Young's modulus (GPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic TPUPlastic NylonWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLS PA12 NylonDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcretePCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30DMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Stiffness against densityHigher and further left: stiffer for its weight
1k10k101001kDensity (kg/m³)Yield strength (MPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic TPUPlastic NylonRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLA Resin Elastic 50ASLS PA12 NylonDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Aluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30DMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Strength against densityHigher and further left: stronger for its weight
ThermalDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Thermal conductivity110W/m·K143% more heat through a fin76.9W/m·K2
Thermal expansionmean 25-100 °C20µm/m·K134% less26.8µm/m·K2
100 mm part over a 50 °C swing100µm growth34% less134µm growth
Specific heatbase material963J/kg·K41,040J/kg·K2
Heats up and cools (diffusivity)42.8mm²/s2% faster41.8mm²/s
Thermal shock resistance13,819W/m1.51x more resistant9,159W/m
Max service temperaturenot sourced149°C4
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic NylonRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30DMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Thermal conductivity against densityHigher and further left: spreads more heat for its weight
0.111010010100Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Thermal expansion (µm/m·K)Plastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic NylonWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPlywoodPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30DMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Thermal expansion against thermal conductivityLower and further right: warps less when heated
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Sources5 documents: EOS GmbH, Magnesium Elektron, Renishaw, U.S. Department of Defense
DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum
EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg (powder 9011-0024), EOS M 290 | 30 µm process (AlSi10Mg_FlexM291 2.01), as manufactured, horizontal; machined (turned) specimens, ISO 6892-1 B10
Magnesium AZ31B-H24
AZ31B-H24 sheet 0.016-0.062 in., MIL-HDBK-5J Table 4.2.1.0(b) (AMS 4377); strengths are S-basis MINIMUMS
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    EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg Material Data SheetEOS GmbHarchived copyDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Yield strength: typical, as manufactured, horizontalDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Ultimate tensile strength: typical, as manufactured, horizontalDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Elongation at break: typical at break, as manufactured, horizontalDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Thermal conductivity: typical, as manufactured, horizontal (ISO 22007-2)DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Thermal expansion: mean 25-100 °C, ASTM E228
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    Elektron AZ31B Sheet, Plate & Coil (Datasheet 482)Magnesium Elektronarchived copyMagnesium AZ31B-H24 · Yield strength: typical, H24, 0.5-6 mm, 0.2 % proof stressMagnesium AZ31B-H24 · Ultimate tensile strength: typical, H24, 0.5-6 mmMagnesium AZ31B-H24 · Elongation at break: typical, H24, 0.5-6 mm, gauge 5.65√AMagnesium AZ31B-H24 · Thermal conductivity: typical (temper/temperature not stated)Magnesium AZ31B-H24 · Thermal expansion: typical (temperature range not stated)Magnesium AZ31B-H24 · Specific heat: typical
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    RenAM 500 Series Aluminium AlSi10Mg Material Data SheetRenishawDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Young's modulus (stiffness): same material and process, different machine maker: Renishaw RenAM 500, 30 µm, as built, horizontal (XY)
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    MIL-HDBK-5J, Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures (2003)U.S. Department of DefenseMagnesium AZ31B-H24 · Young's modulus (stiffness): typical (handbook physical constant)Magnesium AZ31B-H24 · Density: nominalDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Poisson's ratio: base material: cast Al-Si-Mg alloy 359.0 (Al-9Si-0.6Mg, closest MIL-HDBK-5J alloy to AlSi10Mg / EN AC-43000)Magnesium AZ31B-H24 · Poisson's ratio: typical (handbook physical constant)DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Specific heat: base material: cast Al-Si-Mg alloy 359.0 (MIL-HDBK-5J), at 100 °CMagnesium AZ31B-H24 · Max service temperature: stated application limit
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    EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg Material Data Sheet, FlexLine, M 290 (2018)EOS GmbHarchived copyDMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum · Density: typical part density (ISO 3369), EOS M 290, AlSi10Mg_030_FlexM291 (30 µm)

Each number points to the document that states it, with the exact basis. Values without a number are computed from the sourced ones. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.

DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.

Questions

Mechanical

Is DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum stronger than Magnesium AZ31B-H24?

DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is stronger: its yield strength is 270 MPa against 220 MPa for Magnesium AZ31B-H24 (23%).

Which is lighter, DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?

Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is lighter: 1,769 kg/m³ against 2,670 kg/m³ for DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum.

Which is stiffer, DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?

DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is stiffer: Young's modulus 72 GPa against 44.8 GPa for Magnesium AZ31B-H24, so the same part in DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum deflects less under the same load.

Which is lighter for the same job, DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?

For the same stiffness or strength: DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension); Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is lighter for a stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.

Part that must beDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumMagnesium AZ31B-H24
Stiff rod or tie (tension)lighter6% heavier
Stiff beam (bending)19% heavierlighter
Stiff panel or plate29% heavierlighter
Strong rod or tie23% heavierlighter
Strong beam32% heavierlighter
Strong panel or plate36% heavierlighter

For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).

Which is more ductile, DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?

Magnesium AZ31B-H24 stretches further before it breaks: 13% elongation at break against 10.2% for DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum.

Thermal

Which conducts heat better, DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?

DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum conducts heat better: 110 W/m·K against 76.9 W/m·K for Magnesium AZ31B-H24.

Which expands less with temperature?

DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum expands less: 20 µm/m·K against 26.8 µm/m·K for Magnesium AZ31B-H24.

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