How bendable are steel printed objects?

#1

Hi,

I want to have some microphone badges printed in steel. These will be roughly 26x15mm by 2mm thick. I want to know how easy it would be to bend these badges to a curve, since they will be attached to microphone bodies, which are basically metal cylinders. The other option would be to pre-bend the model and have it printed this way. Would love to have your advice on this. For reference, here’s the file I plan on using : https://www.dropbox.com/s/uoxypcwjw8g18fz/MicBadge%201.4.stl?dl=0

Thanks in advance,

Wouter

#2

Dear Wouter,

Depending on design, steel part can be bent when a certain stress is applied to it. Also, it is possible to break a steel part.

You can find technical specifications of the material here: https://i.materialise.com/en/3d-printing-materials/steel/technical-specifications

#3

Dear Wouter,

Depending on design, steel part can be bent when a certain stress is applied to it. Also, it is possible to break a steel part.

You can find technical specifications of the material here: https://i.materialise.com/en/3d-printing-materials/steel/technical-specifications

Hi yurii.borysov! Could you please tell me the actual formulas for calculating the bending of the material based on the data given in the table? I faced with a similar problem and unfortunately, my knowledge in this direction is not enough. I will be grateful for any help.

#4

Dear Wouter,

ASTM E8 test method was used to determine tensile properties of the steel material. Modulus of elasticity is the measurement of a material’s elasticity.

#5

I would not try to bend 3D printed steel, it will likely crack first.