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Powder Metallurgy and Sintered Materials Folio
Powder metal products are used across a spectrum of industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and biomedical. Common products created with powder metals include engine components, auto brake shoes/pads, medical devices, and bearings impregnated with lubricants. Powder metals are also used in heat shields for spacecraft, high-voltage electrical contacts, and filters for gases. Powder metal parts are often used as additive manufactured prototypes as well as fully functional components.
NASA recently invented a new 3D-printed super alloy called GRX-810 using ResonantAcoustic® Mixing (RAM). NASA uses RAM to coat Nickel Cobalt Chrome with Yttrium Oxide powder. GRX-810 withstands temperatures exceeding 2000 ⁰F, which is about 1000 ⁰C. GRX-810 lasts up to 2500 times longer than traditional alloys. GRX-810 is expected to make billions of dollars.
Work with powder metals and sintered materials continues to develop worldwide. ResonantAcoustic® mixing opens up new opportunities and options for production. An Irish team from Dublin City University used a LabRAM I to mix nitinol and tungsten carbide powders to create a more durable material for stents. This article is one of the many included showing how RAM technology can make for new and exciting materials.
Download our folio to see numerous articles and patents that showcase RAM technology’s applications.