Additive Manufacturing Solutions

voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Centers have successfully collaborated with Technology and Manufacturing divisions in the Oil & Gas industry in both development and delivery of high quality Additively Manufactured components. These components are part of a Rotary Steering System for directional drilling tools.

Other applications include: measuring while drilling (MWD), logging while drilling (LWD), completion tools, as well as wellhead and rig applications.

Benefits of vAMC Solution for Oil & Gas:

• Shorter development lead time for prototyping
• Simplified manufacturing steps
• Stream-lined BOM & inventory

• Impeller
• Rotor & Stator
• Flow Guide/Manifold
• Valve & Pump Housing
• Mixer & Filter

Qualified Materials for Oil & Gas:

• Stainless Steel: 316L, 17-4PH
• Nickel-Based Alloys: Inconel 625, 718 AMS & API
  • 718 bending, fatigue properties meet API 150ksi standards
• Cobalt-Based Alloy: CoCr MP1 (Stellite 21)

Manufacturing Capabilities:

• Printing: Powder Bed Fusion AM
• Thermal Processing: Heat Treatment, Hot Isostatic Pressing
• Machining: 5-Axis turn mill
• Coating: PVD, HVOF
• Dimensional Inspection: CMM and laser 3D scanner
• Non-Destructive Testing: Liquid Penetrant Test, Leak Test, CT Scanning