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BRAZING
Vacuum brazing is a versatile joining process where metal workpieces bond together in an oxygen-free protective atmosphere to form a single component. What results is a clean brazed joint that is as strong or stronger than the two metals joined together. This low-temperature process provides the highest level of finished part quality – parts are clean and free of oxidation and similarly retain their original shape and metallurgical properties. BENEFITS- Clean process
- Bright, clean parts right out of the furnace
- No post-processing required
- Highly uniform and repeatable process
- Consistent quality with every batch
- Well suited for complex geometries and precision assemblies
- Ideal for aerospace components, medical devices, and other critical and non-critical applications
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems. This technological advancement uses computer-aided design (CAD) software or 3D object scanners to direct hardware to deposit layers of material in precise geometric shapes to create an object. In the right applications, additive manufacturing delivers improved performance, complex geometries, and simplified fabrication. BENEFITS- Build parts with complex geometry
- Great alternative to traditional manufacturing processes like milling, machining, carving, shaping and others
- Simplified fabrication
- New opportunities
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MIM
Metal injection moulding (MIM) is a metalworking process in which fine metal powder is mixed with binder material to create a "feedstock" that is then shaped and solidified using injection moulding. The moulding process allows high volume, complex parts to be shaped in a single step. After moulding, the part undergoes conditioning operations to remove the binder (debinding) and densify the powders. Finished products include small components used in many industries and applications. BENEFITS- Complex small parts
- High volume production
- Fewer manufacturing steps than traditional methods
- Cost effective
- Wide variety of metals can be used
- A growing market
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STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel is a group of steels with a chromium content above 12%. The addition of other alloying elements like nickel, carbon, and molybdenum change the physical properties of the steel. The 5 main types of steel in the industry are martensitic, austenitic, ferritic, precipitation hardening, and duplex. Each type has its own benefit in terms of corrosion, heat, and mechanical and wear resistance. BENEFITS- High corrosion resistance
- Strength
- Aesthetics
- Can be used in the food and beverage industry
- Recyclable
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SUPER ALLOY
A superalloy, or high-performance alloy, is an alloy with the ability to operate at a high fraction of its melting point. Inconels/Incolloys are examples of superalloys. Most contain high concentrations of nickel, chromium, and cobalt. BENEFITS- High temperature resistance and stability
- Retains strength, stiffness, and toughness
- Corrosion resistance
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TITANIUM
Titanium is a silver-coloured chemical element and metal that is commonly used in industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. It is used either in its pure form or as an alloy with alloying elements including aluminum, vanadium, and molybdenum. BENEFITS- Low density
- High strength/density ratio
- Ductile
- Corrosion resistance
- When alloyed with carbon or nitrogen, titanium can reach hardness levels comparable to sapphire