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In the world of metal additive manufacturing (AM), the quality and consistency of the powder used can make or break the success of the final product. Among the various shapes of metal powders, spherical powders are often considered the “holy grail.” But why are these tiny, round particles so crucial to the process? Let’s explore the reasons why spherical metal powders are highly sought after in AM and how they contribute to better performance, efficiency, and reliability in producing high-quality metal parts. 1. Optimised Flowability 2. Improved Packing Density 3. Uniform Laser Energy Absorption 4. Reduced Contamination and Oxidisation Risk 5. Enhanced Powder Reusability Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eim3DFSv #Powder #Alloy #MetalAM #AdditiveManufacturing #PowderMetallurgy #AM #SuperiorProperties #MetalPowder #AdvancedManufacturing #PrecisionEngineering #Flowability #ContaminationRisk #Quality

Tantalum alloys (Ti6Al4V) have high strength, low density, good heat resistance, and other properties. They are widely used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and other industries. Their tensile strength isn't lower than 1200MPa, so how to machine them is a big problem. ➡️ Click more: https://lnkd.in/gBZ-SVnw #machining #cnc #Tantalumalloys #cncmachining

Today's #Metallurgy Thermal Conductivity Lab Time for Candle Wax to melt: Cu = 1:18 min Al = 1:37 min Br = 2:09 min Fe = 5:24 min #PalomarCollege #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #PCBdesign #Machining #Manufacturing

#Silicon metal (#Si #Metal), also known as crystalline #silicon or #industrial #silicon, is mainly used as an additive for #non-ferrous alloys. Silicon metal is smelted from #silica and #carbonaceous reducing agents in a submerged arc furnace. It is an important industrial raw material. The main component is silicon, and other impurities are #iron, #aluminum, #calcium, etc. Silicon metal can be used for #steelmaking, cast iron, and aluminum (production of aviation, aircraft and automobile parts). Industrial silicon is purified through a series of processes to produce #polycrystalline silicon and #monocrystalline silicon for use in the photovoltaic industry and the electronics industry. Due to its wide application, Silicon metal is known as the “salt” of #modern industry.

Silicon metal, also known as industrial silicon, is a product smelted from quartz and coke in an electric furnace. The main component of silicon is about 98% (in recent years, 99.99% of Si is also contained in silicon metal), and the rest Impurities are Fe, Al, Ca and so on. The classification of silicon metal is usually classified according to the content of the three main impurities of Fe, Al, Ca contained in the silicon metal component. According to the content of Fe, Al, Ca in silicon metal, silicon metal can be divided into different grades such as 553, 441, 411, 421, 3303, 3305, 2202, 2502, 1501, and 1101. Uses  As an additive for non-ferrous alloys. Granularity  10-50mm, 50-100mm or customized. Packing  Packed in ton bags, 1000kg/bag，Packing can be customized. #siliconmetal #metalsilicon #SiliconMetal #ferroalloy #industrialsilicon

The #Additive_Manufacturing of #Titanium #Alloys Titanium alloys are used extensively in both #aerospace and terrestrial applications and in medical #industry. This chapter gives a number of applications in these areas. This is followed by a detailed account of the cost of titanium components in which it is concluded that a major cost of these components is a result of the high cost of machining titanium, so that any way of reducing the machining by fabricating net or near-net shapes will reduce the cost of titanium parts. Major efforts have been directed to the use of #powder_metallurgy as one near-net approach, and this book is directed towards one powder metallurgy technique: additive manufacturing (#AM). This chapter presents an overview of AM including a history of the evolution of this technique which dates back almost 100 years. The basic concept can be divided into a number of approaches of which four involve #metal processing: directed energy deposition, powder bed #fusion, #sheet_lamination, and #binder_jetting; and only the first three of these four have been used for processing titanium and its alloys. https://lnkd.in/dJeMk9-t

The scope of this school is to provide a deeper insight into advantages and problems arising in different types of metallic alloys.  REGISTER HERE >>https://lnkd.in/dcTMesh2 #Metallurgy #Summer #School #Metal #Additive #Manufacturing #CoMET #2ndedition #event

Ever wondered about the role of silicon in aluminum alloys? 🤔 Here’s a quick explanation and why it’s crucial in die casting. Silicon is a key element in aluminum alloys, particularly in the die casting process. Its primary functions include: Improving Fluidity: Silicon lowers the melting point of aluminum, enhancing its fluidity. This allows the molten alloy to fill intricate molds more effectively, ensuring precise and complex shapes. Increasing Strength and Hardness: Silicon contributes to the alloy's overall strength and hardness. This is essential for creating durable components that can withstand high-stress environments. Reducing Shrinkage: During solidification, silicon helps minimize shrinkage, leading to fewer defects and higher dimensional stability in the final product. Enhancing Corrosion Resistance: Silicon improves the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys, making them suitable for applications exposed to harsh conditions. At CANEX, we leverage the benefits of silicon in our aluminum die casting processes to produce high-quality, reliable components. Understanding the role of alloying elements like silicon helps us innovate and improve our manufacturing techniques continuously. #Metallurgy #EngineeringTips #DieCasting #AluminumAlloys #Manufacturing #CANEX

Manufacturing “shape shifting” wires from nickel and titanium alloys – like Nitinol? How can you measure the complex drawing dies this requires? https://lnkd.in/ejYeVhPd #nitinolwires #manufacturinginnovation #complexengineering #shapememoryalloys #precisionmeasurement #drawingdies #industrialtech #advancedmaterials

Hello to all ,can you please share your valuable ideas how to study the microstructure of virgin metal powders ##additive manufacturing ##microstructutre