Mastering Metal Powder Blending
Challenge
Precision and consistency are crucial in the world of manufacturing. A leading high-tech company faced a challenge: blending different metal powders effectively, including tungsten, nickel, and iron, each with distinct properties.
Advanced Powder Solutions (APS), a trusted name in powder processing, came to the rescue. APS, a sister company of GEMCO, is known for its expertise in handling various powders for various industries.
The Testing Process
To tackle the metal powder blending challenge, APS used GEMCO’s Formulator. The customers’ products consisted of tungsten, nickel, and iron, which have different particle sizes and densities. They had a problem achieving a uniform and quality mix. While trying to print the material, they could see that the powder was different in color, and they could not get the right ratio of materials they planned.
The goal was simple: to see if GEMCO’s Formulator could improve blending and powder flow. APS used 3 CF Formulator, a versatile machine that can perform multiple functions in one unit. The process consisted of blending and drying.
Safety was a top priority. Since metal powders are combustible and an explosion hazard, APS took precautions. They purged the machine with nitrogen to prevent fire or explosions and followed all safety rules in this process.
Results
The test results were impressive. The processed powders showed a significant improvement in quality and performance. They now blended more uniformly and had better flowability.
This success not only solved the customer’s blending problem but also raised the bar for product quality and customer satisfaction. APS and GEMCO’s Formulator not only met expectations but surpassed them, setting new standards in high-tech manufacturing.
Conclusion
In high-tech manufacturing, achieving consistent and high-quality blending of diverse metal powders is now possible, thanks to GEMCO’s Formulator. GEMCO and APS partnership demonstrates the potential of advanced technology and industry-focused solutions.
