Powdermet® hybrid* with 3D printing

Powdermet® Hybrid technologies* combine NNS or SSNS with 3D printing to produce fully bonded components at greatly reduced cost and production time compared with 3D printing alone. It is also prossible to use multi-metallic structures rather than using traditional techniques.

*Patents pending

Barrel housing component produced using Powdermet® near net shape with 3D printing

Benefits

• Reduces cost and production time when compared to 3D printing alone
• Transforms internal structures with new dynamic designs
• Accuracy cannot be matched by machined parts
• Wear and corrosion resistance can be enhanced with multi-metallic material combinations
• Net shape inserts ensure critical surfaces meet final drawing requirements

Application & materials

Bodycote Powdermet® technologies may use many types and grades of materials, including stainless steels (grades 304L, 316L, 316LN), martensitic stainless steels (grades 17/4PH, 13/8PH, 15/5PH, X4CrNiMo), duplex stainless steels (duplex 2205, super duplex 2505), Ni based alloys (grades IN625, IN690, IN713, IN718, IN728, IN925, IN939, C22, 247LC, Supermet 60+, Supermet 60, Supermet 50, Waspaloy), Co based alloys (grades stellite 1, 3, 6, 12 and 21), titanium (grades CP Ti, Ti6AI4V, TiAl, Ti6Al2Sn4Zr2Mo), aluminium (grades Al-Si alloys, Al6061, AlSi10Mg), cobalt chrome molybdenum and tungsten alloys

Process details

The homogeneous microstructure in Powdermet® hybrid technology increases wear and corrosion resistance in components required to meet the increasingly stringent demands of the offshore industry. Multiple large and complex components can be combined and produced as a single piece in one-off or full production operation – a cost-effective manufacturing route. Net shape features at key locations within a component eliminate the need for machining in difficult-to-access areas, enhances performance and component life through material optimisation in critical areas.

Bodycote also offers heat treatment, HIP and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) services across North America and Europe to support the needs of companies utilising 3D metal printing.