Additive Manufacturing Solutions
Additive Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Production with voestalpine Specialty Metals
As a global steel and technology leader, voestalpine Specialty Metals brings innovation to the forefront of manufacturing through additive manufacturing (AM). With a long history in materials development and processing expertise, we provide end-to-end solutions tailored to your specific needs. From alloy development and metal powder production to design, manufacturing, and post-processing, our AM services are designed to take your project from concept to completion.
Additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as “3D printing,” represents more than just a new production technique—it’s a new way of thinking. By digitally designing and manufacturing components layer by layer, AM opens up a world of possibilities, enabling the creation of complex geometries and structures that traditional methods simply can’t achieve.
After a product is digitally designed as a 3D-CAD model, even the most intricate designs can be produced using metal powder developed to meet the unique requirements of your application.
Why Choose Additive Manufacturing?
voestalpine’s metal additive manufacturing services deliver a range of key benefits for your production processes:
- Design Flexibility: Create complex geometries that traditional manufacturing cannot replicate.
- Exceptional Lead Times: Benefit from just-in-time solutions for faster delivery.
- Digital Inventory: Reduce warehousing costs by maintaining digital files instead of physical stock.
- Supply Chain Simplification: Minimize manufacturing steps, enabling localized and efficient production.
- Cost Efficiency: Ideal for low-volume production, offering cost savings compared to traditional methods.
- Sustainability: Reduce waste by adding material only where needed, optimizing material usage.
Alloys for Every Need
Our additive manufacturing capabilities extend across a wide range of high-performance alloys, including:
- Nickel Alloys (IN718, IN625)
- Steels and Stainless Steels (W722, SS316L)
- Cobalt Chrome
- Duplex & Super Duplex
- Titanium Alloys
- Aluminum Alloys
Each alloy is selected and optimized to meet the specific demands of your application, ensuring superior performance and reliability.
Applications of Additive Manufacturing
Our metal additive manufacturing solutions are tailored for diverse industries and applications:
- High-Pressure Die Casting: Incorporate conformal cooling to improve performance and productivity.
- Oil & Gas, Marine, and Mining: Produce near-net-shape parts for simplified manufacturing and enhanced durability.
- Plastic Injection Molding: Leverage conformal cooling to reduce cycle times and defects.
- Automotive & Aerospace: Develop lightweight, high-strength engineered components for cutting-edge applications.
- Defense: Create engineered solutions for mission-critical applications with precision and efficiency.
Partner with voestalpine Specialty Metals
At voestalpine Specialty Metals, we are committed to driving innovation through additive manufacturing. With our advanced technologies, global expertise, and dedication to precision, we help you unlock new possibilities in production. From design flexibility to supply chain simplification, our AM services offer solutions that meet the needs of the most demanding industries.
Contact us today to learn how metal additive manufacturing can transform your production processes and give your business a competitive edge.