SCI installs plasma system for spherical metal powders

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc announced installation of a Plasma Spheroidization System (PSS). This equipment is particularly well-suited for high value raw materials, including platinum group precious metals, and increases the Company’s advanced materials capabilities.

The PSS converts irregular metal powder into high-sphericity, high-purity powder suitable for additive manufacturing feedstock through plasma atomization. Spherical powders optimize manufacturing and performance properties that require advanced characterization and testing methods. They also provide validation of feedstock qualifications and other quality requirements for customers prior to initiating higher volume production with fewer defects. Companies engaged in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy are the largest users of spherical powders for critical applications.

In addition to producing spherical powders, SCI has developed debinding capabilities with an efficient and cost-savings process conducted prior to sintering. It is particularly important for maintaining product integrity through increased flow, density, tensile strength, and material fatigue. Faster debinding can also improve throughput and reduce cycle times for the manufacture of customers’ products.

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