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Bodycote component journeys

Bodycote provides a complete post-manufacture service solution including hot isostatic pressing to remove micro-porosity and reduce the extent of segregation in the built structure, heat treatment to improve material properties, and associated quality assurance testing.

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3D-PRINTED METAL PART

Almost all metal parts built by the additive manufacturing process require secondary treatments to make them suitable for their intended use.

Bodycote provides a complete post-manufacture service solution including hot isostatic pressing to remove micro-porosity and reduce the extent of segregation in the built structure, heat treatment to improve material properties, and associated quality assurance testing.

The metal part is ‘built’ onto a plate in a 3D printing machine by depositingmetal powder in layers which are then  using lasers.

The metal part is ‘built’ onto a plate in a 3D printing machine by depositingmetal powder in layers which are then using lasers.

The part is stress relieved in a vacuum furnace to minimise any distortion.

The part is stress relieved in a vacuum furnace to minimise any distortion.

The component is then removed from its build plate by electrical discharge machining (EDM) to prepare for HIP and heat treatment.

The component is then removed from its build plate by electrical discharge machining (EDM) to prepare for HIP and heat treatment.

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) ensures that any porosity within the part is removed, thereby reducing the variation in mechanical properties when compared with the as-built part, and improving ductility and fatigue strength.

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) ensures that any porosity within the part is removed, thereby reducing the variation in mechanical properties when compared with the as-built part, and improving ductility and fatigue strength.

The part next undergoes heat treatment to achieve full material properties and improve the microstructural characteristics of the component if needed.

The part next undergoes heat treatment to achieve full material properties and improve the microstructural characteristics of the component if needed.

Various testing methods are used to check that the part meets specification – these may include radiography, tensile testing, and metallography.

Various testing methods are used to check that the part meets specification – these may include radiography, tensile testing, and metallography.

The component will undergo any necessary finish machining and dimensional inspection.

The component will undergo any necessary finish machining and dimensional inspection.

3D printing is creating components in a range of industries including aerospace, medical, and power generation.

End Application

3D printing is creating components in a range of industries including aerospace, medical, and power generation.

Bodycote component journeys

This is just one example of how Bodycote brings together the huge wealth of knowledge and expertise from across the Group to provide the vital engineering services our customers need.

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