A Full Range of Capabilities from Alloy Development through Production
ATI Powder Metals is the best choice for developing a new powder metal (PM) solution through production. We are the industry’s only PM manufacturer that is completely integrated, from atomization through hot isostatic pressing (HIP). Through a full range of atomizer capacities, we can produce your alloy in heat sizes from one pound up to 8,000 lb. in the world’s largest vacuum induction melt (VIM) inert gas atomizer. Our process maintains powder cleanliness from start to finish to assure optimal quality.
Atomization
- A full range of atomizers assure a heat size that matches your production and metallurgy needs.
- 8,000 lb. vacuum induction melt (VIM) inert gas atomizer: nickel base superalloys, nickel base corrosion resistant alloys, & ferrous alloys, among others. This is the industry’s largest system, designed and built by ATI Powder Metals.
- 800 lb. atomizer: iron, nickel, cobalt , copper, and chromium base alloys, tap temperatures up to 3,400°F.
- 50 lb. laboratory gas atomizer: excellent for developing advanced alloy powders
- Titanium gas atomizer: ultra-clean, induction-skull melting process for titanium alloys and aluminides for advanced aircraft engine and airframe components. 100 lb. capacity
Screening
- Controlled under clean-room conditions to assure maximum cleanliness and quality.
- Multiple independent screening systems to process several alloys simultaneously.
- 43" x 110" furnace capacity
- 51" x 115" furnace capacity
- 9 individual heating zones
- Up to 2250° F & 15,000 psi
- Post-HIP hot-working available, such as forging, GFM, and extrusion.
Blending
Up to 6600 lb. capacity under vacuum and heat, computer controlled to yield homogeneous, thoroughly characterized powder lots
Loading
Custom-engineered containers for manufacturing near-net-shape (NNS) parts are assembled internally and filled with powder under vacuum for optimum packing density and sealed for maximum cleanliness.
Hot Outgassing
Our computerized Automatic Outgas System (AOS) assures consistent conditions for removing air and other gases from the powder prior to HIP.
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
ATI’s HIP vessel is one of the world’s largest. Hot extrusion is also available for standard mill forms or tubulars.