| Al 6061 | Green density (g/cc) | Sintered density (g/cc) | Volume porosity (%) |
| No wax | 2.49 | 2.52 | 6.6 |
| 1.5% wax | 2.24 | 2.32 | 14 |
| 10.5% wax | 1.75 | 1.86 | 31 |
| 14.5% wax | 1.48 | 1.57 | 41 |