17-4PH Stainless Steel
17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel. The material is known for its excellent corrosion resistance and extremely high strength and hardness, especially after heat treatment. 17-4 PH can be adjusted to different hardness and toughness levels through heat treatment, allowing users to tailor the properties of the alloy after sintering to suit a wide range of application scenarios, including: mechanical equipment, chemical processing, food processing, pump components, valves, fasteners, jigs and fixtures.
Dimensional Stability
High Strength
Wear Resistance
Toughness
Rigidity
Lead Time
6~10 days
Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)
Min. Order
1
Reference Unit Price Range
0.36 - 0.80
Advantages
- Heat-treatment capable
- High Strength
- Corrosion Resistance
Disadvantages
- Higher weight
- Lower surface quality
Performance Snapshot
Material Characteristics at a Glance
Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.
Heat Resistance
ExcellentSource score: 5/5
Dimensional Stability
ExcellentSource score: 5/5
High Strength
ExcellentSource score: 5/5
Rigidity
ExcellentSource score: 5/5
Weather Resistance
HighSource score: 4/5
Corrosion Resistance
HighSource score: 4/5
Wear Resistance
HighSource score: 4/5
Toughness
HighSource score: 4/5
Cost Efficient
MediumSource score: 3/5
Surface Finish Options
Surface Finish Options
Available finish options for 17-4PH Stainless Steel.
As Printed
Color
Silvery-gray
Surface
Ra 15-35 μm (as-built SLM)
Accuracy
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)
Polishing
Surface result
Smoother, glossier visible surfaces where geometry allows
Best for
Improving smoothness and gloss on 17-4PH Stainless Steel parts used for end-use metal parts, where geometry permits.
Note
Confirm edge retention and dimensional impact on 17-4PH Stainless Steel; fine features may soften during polishing.
Sand Blasting
Surface result
Uniform matte texture
Best for
Creating a uniform matte texture on 17-4PH Stainless Steel parts used for end-use metal parts and display or functional prototypes.
Note
Confirm masking and feature retention on 17-4PH Stainless Steel; abrasive blasting can change texture and soften fine details.
Laser Engraving
Marking result
Permanent text, logo, or identification marking
Best for
Adding permanent text, logos, or identification to 17-4PH Stainless Steel parts used for end-use metal parts.
Note
Confirm contrast, marking depth, and heat sensitivity on 17-4PH Stainless Steel before production.
Shot Peening
Surface effect
Compressive surface treatment for metal parts
Best for
Improving the surface condition of 17-4PH Stainless Steel metal parts used for end-use metal parts and load-bearing applications.
Note
Confirm alloy response, dimensional tolerance, and surface coverage on 17-4PH Stainless Steel; process settings affect the final surface condition.
Heat Treatment
Mechanical result
Adjusted strength, hardness, or stress-relief depending on the alloy
Best for
Adjusting the strength, hardness, or stress state of 17-4PH Stainless Steel parts for end-use metal parts and demanding functional use.
Note
Confirm alloy-specific cycle, dimensional change, and post-treatment requirements for 17-4PH Stainless Steel before production.
Industries & Applications
Where 17-4PH Stainless Steel Delivers
Industrial Manufacturing
- End-use metal parts
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Mounting brackets
- Deformation-resistant functional parts
Equipment
- End-use metal parts
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Energy equipment parts
- Mounting brackets
Automotive
- Prototype and fit-check components
- Interior and non-safety-critical parts
- Custom fixtures and production aids
- Low-volume validation builds
Aerospace
- End-use metal parts
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Aerospace structural parts
Jewelry
- Design concept models
- Pattern and master-model development
- Display and presentation pieces
- Low-volume custom accessories
Fine Jewelry & Accessories
- Fine accessory concept models
- Pattern and master-model development
- Display and presentation pieces
- Low-volume custom accessories
Robotics
- End-use metal parts
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Robotics structural parts
Industrial Automation
- End-use metal parts
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Robotics structural parts
Defense
- End-use metal parts
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Defense parts
- Defense components
Technical Specifications
Design Guidelines
Material Properties
Process & Dimensional Specs
Ready to Order?
Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for 17-4PH Stainless Steel parts. Typical turnaround is 6~10 days from order confirmation.
Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request
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Related & Alternative Materials
SLM · Metals
316L Stainless Steel
SLM · Silvery-gray
316L stainless steel is one of the most commonly used stainless steel grades in 3D printing. Thanks to the extremely high temperature gradient and extremely fast solidification rate during the printing process, the material's mechanical properties after molding are better than traditional castings (although some printers also support printing in 17-4 PH stainless steel). 316L is a metal with strong mechanical properties. The printed surface is usually rough and has pitting (melt pool marks). The material can provide a variety of polished or matte post-processing effects and is widely used in jewelry, functional parts, small sculptures and other fields.
MBJ · Metals
SS17-4PH
MBJ · Gray-Black
The strength and hardness of 17-4PH precipitation hardened stainless steel can be significantly improved through heat treatment after sintering. The color of its printed parts is dark gray to black gray in the sintered state. It has good mechanical properties and moderate corrosion resistance, and is suitable for structural parts that require both strength and precision.
MBJ · Metals
SS316L
MBJ · Gray-Black
In the MBJ process, 316L stainless steel usually appears silver gray to dark gray after sintering due to its excellent corrosion resistance and toughness, making it an ideal choice for preparing fluid parts with complex structures.
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