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All You Need to Know About Copper 3D Printing
Known for its reddish-orange hue, copper is a popular metal due to its exceptional physical properties. These characteristics have made it a key material in a variety of industries, from electronics to the creation of end-use parts. With advances in…
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Known for its reddish-orange hue, copper is a popular metal due to its exceptional physical properties. These characteristics have made it a key material in a variety of industries, from electronics to the creation of end-use parts. With advances in 3D printing, copper has found a new field of application, enabling the creation of complex, customized designs that were previously difficult to realize. To better understand the properties of this metal, the benefits it brings to 3D printed parts and the leading manufacturers on the market, read this guide.
Characteristics of the Material
Copper (Cu), atomic number 29, is a chemical element. It is the third most widely used metal in the world, after iron and aluminum, and an increasingly popular option in additive manufacturing. Copper’s popularity stems from its interesting properties, particularly its conductivity. Thanks to its good electrical conductivity, ductility and malleability, it is one of the most widely used metals for the manufacture of electrical components.
If we focus on its use in 3D printing, we find various copper-based alloys, but with slight variations between them. Below we list some of the most common alloys and their specific characteristics:
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