What we do
Powdermet®
Bodycote has decades of experience creating complex, high integrity components from powdered metal. Bodycote Powdermet® technologies are a group of manufacturing processes used in the production of complex components using powder metallurgy.
Bodycote’s Powdermet® processes involve innovative materials science, enabling versatility and flexibility beyond the scope of traditional manufacturing
meters of Powdermet® bimetallic bars
Largest Powdermet® item made to date
Subsea welds eliminated
Tonnes of powder used
Key benefits of Powdermet®
Unique isotopic properties
Built Strong. In Every Direction. Our process eliminates directional weakness for truly isotropic performance
High-Strength
Bonds
Diffusion bonding of multiple/dissimilar alloys – powder & solid
Realise real value
Cost-effective, near net complex shape product manufacture
Design
smarter
Densification of ceramic, metal or composite powders, e.g. near net manufacturing
Sustainability
Studies show HIP uses 50% less energy than alternatives which could lower the carbon footprint of your product or project
Powdermet® technologies ensure complete powder consolidation, achieve a homogenic microstructure and isotopic properties. The process can produce components with varying surface features and thicknesses, with higher structural integrity than alternative production techniques. The need for brazing or welding parts together to form larger structures is eliminated. Instead, the finished article can be produced as one seamless component and largely avoid the size limitations imposed by the constraints of 3D printing. Different parts of a component can be formed from different alloys ensuring efficient material use. Component design can be tailored to the actual requirements for performance and not limited by subsequent machining operations. Often, many of these benefits are realised concurrently, meaning weight reductions and improved material performance can be achieved in a cost-effective manner with reduced risk and lead times.
With the design flexibility of Bodycote’s Powdermet® processes, complex components and material characteristics can be achieved which are not possible with conventional manufacturing methods.
Our products and services
Powdermet® - near net shape (NNS)
Powdermet® - simple shape
Component journeys
Here are some example component journeys showing how Powdermet® delivers superior material properties:
Our expertise
Our Powdermet® operations are managed by some of the best engineers and technicians in the industry, with the experience and expertise to provide vital support and a real understanding of customer requirements.