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DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum vs. Drywall Compare DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum vs. Drywall strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions Is DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum stronger than Drywall? DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is stronger: its yield strength is 270 MPa against tensile strength 1.5 MPa for Drywall (180x).
Which is stiffer, DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum or Drywall? DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum is stiffer: Young's modulus 72 GPa against 1.5 GPa for Drywall, so the same part in DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum deflects less under the same load.
Which expands less with temperature? Drywall expands less: 16.7 µm/m·K against 20 µm/m·K for DMLS AlSi10Mg Aluminum.
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