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Nickel Inconel 718 vs. DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium
Compare Nickel Inconel 718 vs. DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Yield strength | 1,207MPasourcetypical, 1.0 in. hot-rolled bar, 0.2% offset | 1,100MPasourcetypical, as built, average of horizontal + vertical (M400) |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 1,389MPasourcetypical, 1.0 in. bar | 1,270MPasourcetypical, as built, average of horizontal + vertical (M400) |
| Elongation at break | 20%sourcetypical, 1.0 in. bar | 8.7%sourcetypical at break, as built (M400) |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 200GPasourcetypical, 21 °C, annealed + aged | 110GPasourcesame maker and process, sibling grade: EOS Titanium Ti64 (Grade 5) on EOS M 290, as built, XY and Z, typical |
| Density | 8,221kg/m³sourcenominal, annealed and aged | 4,400kg/m³sourcetypical part density (ISO 3369), M400 |
| Strength to weight | 147kN·m/kg | 250kN·m/kg1.7x higher |
| Stiffness to weight | 24.3MN·m/kg | 25MN·m/kg3% higher |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.294sourcetypical, 21 °C, annealed + aged | 0.342sourcewrought TIMETAL 6-4 (TIMET measurement, mean of 10); composition-level, not DMLS-measured |
| Shear modulus | 77.3GPa1.89x stiffer in shear | 41GPa |
| Bulk modulus | 162GPa | 116GPa |
| Speed of sound | 4,932m/s | 5,000m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 11.4W/m·Ksourcetypical, 21 °C, annealed + aged (calculated from resistivity per footnote a) | 6.6W/m·Ksourcebase material: wrought Ti-6Al-4V / 6-4 ELI (TIMET datasheet), 20 °C |
| Thermal expansion | 13.2µm/m·Ksourcetypical, mean 21-93 °C, annealed + aged | 9µm/m·Ksourcemean 25-100 °C, ASTM E228; EOS Ti64 Grade 23 (=ELI) on EOS M 290 40 µm; condition not stated (sheet's mechanical data are heat treated) |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | 66µm growth | 45µm growth47% less |
| Specific heat | 435J/kg·Ksourcetypical, 21 °C | 580J/kg·Ksourcebase material: wrought Ti-6Al-4V / 6-4 ELI (TIMET datasheet), 20 °C |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | 3.19mm²/s23% faster | 2.59mm²/s |
| Thermal shock resistance | 3,680W/m | 4,825W/m31% more resistant |
| Melting point | 1,260–1,336°Csourcemelting range | 1,630–1,650°Csourcemelting range, wrought TIMETAL 6-4 (composition-level) |
| Max service temperature | 704°Csourceupper use temperature stated by producer | not sourced |
| Values for | INCONEL alloy 718, standard grade, 1750 °F/1 hr anneal + 1325 °F/8 hr F.C. to 1150 °F aged; Special Metals bulletin SMC-045 typical values | EOS Titanium Ti64ELI (powder 9011-0040; ASTM F136/F3001, i.e. Grade 23) on EOS M400 SF, parameter set Ti64ELI_030_FlexM400_100, 30 µm, as built; ISO 6892-1 A14 |
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is Nickel Inconel 718 stronger than DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
Nickel Inconel 718 is stronger: its yield strength is 1,207 MPa against 1,100 MPa for DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium (10%).
Which is lighter, Nickel Inconel 718 or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is lighter: 4,400 kg/m³ against 8,221 kg/m³ for Nickel Inconel 718.
Which is stiffer, Nickel Inconel 718 or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
Nickel Inconel 718 is stiffer: Young's modulus 200 GPa against 110 GPa for DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium, so the same part in Nickel Inconel 718 deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, Nickel Inconel 718 or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
For the same stiffness or strength: DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
| Part that must be | Nickel Inconel 718 | DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | 3% heavier | lighter |
| Stiff beam (bending) | 39% heavier | lighter |
| Stiff panel or plate | 1.53x heavier | lighter |
| Strong rod or tie | 1.7x heavier | lighter |
| Strong beam | 1.76x heavier | lighter |
| Strong panel or plate | 1.78x heavier | lighter |
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 conducts heat better, Nickel Inconel 718 or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
Nickel Inconel 718 conducts heat better: 11.4 W/m·K against 6.6 W/m·K for DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium.
Which expands less with temperature?
DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium expands less: 9 µm/m·K against 13.2 µm/m·K for Nickel Inconel 718.
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