Aheadd® CP1
Ideal for heat transfer applications in the motorsport, defense & aerospace industries.
Material & Process Capability
Aheadd is Constellium’s new generation of optimized high-performance aluminium powders for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). This Aluminum-Iron- Zirconium powder solution designed specifically for additive manufacturing using laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). Aheadd CP1 brings multiple advantages including high strength & ductility, excellent thermal & electrical conductivity, high productivity LPBF processing, and simplified postprocessing. It is ideal for heat transfer applications in the motor sports, defense, & aerospace industries.
General Process
This data sheet specifies the expected mechanical properties and characteristics of this alloy when manufactured on a Velo3D Sapphire System. Parts built from Aheadd CP1 on a Sapphire System can be heat treated using a simplified process compared to other Aluminum alloys making it an attractive choice for consistent material properties. All data is based on parts built with Velo3D standard 50 μm layer thickness parameters. Velo3D uses Constellium Aheadd CP1.
220 mm diameter Heat-exchanger made in Aheadd® CP1 by PWR (courtesy of PWR Advanced Cooling Solutions)
| Sapphire Sapphire 1MZ | Sapphire XC Sapphire XC 1MZ | |
| Typical Volume Rate1, cc/hr | 73 | 290 |
| Density, g/cc (lbs/cubic inch) | 2.67 (0.097) | |
| Relative Density, percent | 99+ | |
| Surface Finish2, Sa, μm (μin) | <20 (787) | |
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
| After Heat Treatment4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Property3 | Mean -3σ | Mean |
| Modulus of Elasticity, GPa (msi) | 55.4 (8.04) | 63.6 (9.22) |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi) | 330 (47.9) | 335 (48.6) |
| Yield (0.2% Off set), MPa (ksi) | 296 (42.9) | 302 (43.8) |
| Elongation At Break, percent | 13.7 | 17.6 |
| 1. Geometry-dependent. 2. For angles >25° from horizontal, actual finish depends on orientation and process selected. 3. Mechanical & test samples printed in vertical orientation. 4. Heat treatment solution at 400°C (752°F) for 4 hours dwell. | ||
DS-AheaddCP1.EN.2023-05-25.v1-0.U.USL 0905-26221_x 2023-05-25. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2023 Velo3D, Inc.
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