An Experienced Research Partner for Leading-Edge Powder Technology
Count on ATI Powder Metals for technology leadership when developing new alloys, processes and products. With four decades of experience, hundreds of patents, and leading-edge processes like Titanium Gas Atomization, ATI Powder Metals can work with you to extend performance horizons and move new ideas into production faster.
Our research facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania supports your new design with a fully equipped metallurgy lab and prototyping equipment, integrated with our nearby full-scale production plant. Lab-scale atomization and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) equipment, supported by experienced staff scientists and technicians and lab services, deliver the complete support you need to get new designs into production quickly.
Lab Services
Atomization
Four pilot scale atomizers handle a wide variety of material and production requirements, fully integrated with our 8000 lb. production atomizer.
- 1 lb. Research Atomizer
- 50 lb. Laboratory Gas Atomizer
- 100 lb. Titanium Gas Atomizer
- 800 lb. Pilot Gas Atomizer
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
Our laboratory HIP unit has a 7.25" diameter and is 13" tall. It heats up to 2375° F at pressures up to 28 ksi.
Hot and Cold Rolling
With our Nash and Stanat rolling mills we can conduct hot and cold rolling trials for your material up to 8" wide.
Forging
Our Erie 200-ton hydraulic forging press is capable of forging a 50-pound workpiece to a finished length up to 48".
Chemical Analysis
We have the ability to quantitatively determine major, minor, and trace elements in iron base, nickel base, rare earth and titanium base alloys. Facilities and expertise are also available to do routine and complex wet analysis.
Technical Service/Failure Analysis
Our engineers have vast experience in determining modes of failure and suggesting improved materials/processing for structural, thermal, electrical, corrosive and magnetic components.
Material Consulting
We often use our laboratory facilities to conduct experimental tests and consult with clients on what material system should be used in their application. We can give you the edge when you run into a situation where your application demands advanced material systems.