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Having pioneered many of today's gas-atomized metal powders, we've been leading this space for more than 50 years. Our TRUFORM^TM family of AM metal powders is engineered and manufactured to meet the most extreme specifications worldwide. This aerospace-grade family includes nickel, titanium, cobalt, iron, nickel-chrome superalloy and copper alloy metal powders. Copper alloy powders, for instance, are a popular choice for spacecraft engine parts as they enable extreme temperature resistance. All of these powders are spherical in form, flow easily, and deposit evenly for consistent density and uniform build rates so you can meet the mechanical, performance and final part specifications of your 3D-printed components. And for even more specialized requirements, we offer custom formulations as part of our TRU2SPEC^TM precision powder formulation service.

We also provide argon and nitrogen gas to support the production of AM metal powders.

Looking beyond powder production, process gases are involved in all subsequent steps of the AM fabrication chain - from powder storage through printing chamber atmosphere optimization to post-processing. Drawing on close collaboration with our customers, cutting-edge research, strong industry engagement and our in-depth expertise spanning materials science, powder metallurgy and atmosphere control, we have established a unique understanding of the impact of the printing chamber's atmosphere on the final quality and properties of the printed part.

Our expertise extends to all 3D printing processes:

• Powder bed fusion with laser beam (PBF-LB)
• Binder jetting (BJT)
• Directed energy deposition with arc as the energy source (DED-arc)
• Directed energy deposition with laser beam (DED-LB)
• Material jetting (MJT)
• Material extrusion (MEX)
• Cold spraying

Complementing our comprehensive portfolio of standard gases for all AM processes, we also have developed bespoke mixtures tailored to specific alloys and applications. Highlights include our custom blend engineered specifically to enhance the productivity and quality of parts produced using powder bed fusion with laser beam (PDF-LB). ADDvance^® Laser230 is a proprietary helium/argon blend ideal in particular for challenging copper alloys. In addition to a more stable, reliable and cost-effective process overall, specific benefits include an up to 50% increase in productivity with some materials (IN718), a 70% reduction in porosity with some materials (Ti6Al4V), reduced spatter and less fumes.

In addition to process gases, we help aerospace manufacturers maintain the quality and value of sensitive metal powders with our specially developed ADDvance^® powder cabinet. Sophisticated, continuous atmospheric analysis of key storage parameters coupled with advanced control technology maintain consistently low oxygen and humidity levels for optimal powder integrity. With the ADDvance powder cabinet, powders are less prone to contamination and material degradation, and operators benefit from improved safety. Preserving powder quality can have a big impact on your bottom line given the difficulty in correcting material degradation at the printing stage. This degradation typically results in prohibitive powder wastage or rework expense.