Powdermet® Selective surface net shape (SSNS)

Powdermet® SSNS technology produces components which require minimal post-process machining and retain their finished machined tolerances. Powdermet® SSNS can be used to produce components that would be cost-prohibitive if manufactured by other means.

Benefits

• Freedom in design
• Reduces material usage significantly compared to conventional forging and machining techniques
• Eliminates costly machining operations
• Shortens delivery lead times
• Minimises finishing processes to mating or critical design surfaces only

Application & materials

Certain environments or applications benefit from the use of very high strength alloys. These alloys are easily incorporated into SSNS technology unlike competing casting processes. Selective surface net shape parts made from optimal alloy composition offer higher performance, extended life and repeatability in volume manufacturing. Powdermet® SSNS technology has been flight tested on aerospace applications and is well suited for oil and gas applications.

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

Bodycote Powdermet® technologies are the optimal processes for manufacturing complex components with finished profiles in hard-to-machine, exotic alloys suitable for various applications including oil and gas, aerospace, power generation and nuclear.