Material Introduction
Powder Preparation for Additive Manufacturing
Material Introduction
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Milling process |
Characteristics |
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Vacuum induction melting gas atomization |
Metals are smelted in a vacuum environment, after which the melt flow is dispersed and atomized by the power of the high-pressure inert gas. |
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Hydrogenation / dehydrogenation |
Metals are heated in hydrogen to generate brittle hydrides, which then decompose in a vacuum after the crushing process to release hydrogen. |
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Plasma spheroidization |
The irregular powder is heated to a molten state by a high-temperature plasma torch, before being spheroidized under the action of surface tension. This hardens into a regular spherical shape after cooling. |
Specifications and Performance
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Typical products |
Typical grade |
Powder particle size |
Preparation process |
Applications |
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Iron-based alloys |
316,316L,304,17-4PH,15-5PH,18Ni300,A100,300M and other stainless steels |
15~53, |
Aerosolization |
Machinery manufacturing |
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Nickel based alloys |
In625,In718,K series |
15~53, |
Aerosolization |
Aerospace (structural parts, thermal load parts) |
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Cobalt based alloys |
CoCrMo, CoCrWMo, and isostellite alloy |
15~53, |
Aerosolization |
Biomedical (implants) (thermal loads) |
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Titanium and titanium alloys |
Ti,TC4,TC18,TC21,TA15,TA18 Pure Ti, TC4, TC18, TC21, TA15, TA18 |
15~53, |
Hydrogenation / dehydrogenation + plasma spheroidization |
Aerospace |
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Refractory metals such as tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum and niobium |
W,Mo,Ta,Nb |
15~53, |
Reduction crushing + plasma spheroidizatio |
biomedical |
Fabrication Process

Advantage
The alloy composition can be customized; content of impurities such as O, N, H, P, and S remains low.
Particle size and particle size distribution can be customized; suitable bulk and tap density.
High sphericity, no or very few satellite balls; good fluidity and spreadability.
Spherical powders can be provided for active and refractory metals.
Suitable for use in additive manufacturing equipment for various processes and models.
100% quality control, good batch stability.