SolidStir® Additive Manufacturing is a novel solid-state additive manufacturing process that builds components layer by layer without melting the material, distinguishing it from conventional fusion-based additive manufacturing methods. The process uses frictional heat and mechanical stirring to create fully consolidated components with refined microstructures, strong mechanical properties, and minimal residual stress.
Designed For Challenging Materials
Because the process does not rely on melting the material, SolidStir® Additive Manufacturing is particularly suited to materials that can be difficult to process through conventional additive manufacturing. Its capabilities include processing high-performance alloys, dissimilar materials, and temperature-sensitive metals, creating opportunities for applications where conventional approaches may present material-processing challenges.
Consistent Material Consolidation
The mechanical action involved in SolidStir® Additive Manufacturing supports consolidation throughout the build process. The resulting components can have reduced porosity and improved interlayer bonding, contributing to dimensional stability and material integrity for demanding manufacturing applications.
Applications Across Advanced Industries
SolidStir® Additive Manufacturing can support the development of components for technically demanding sectors, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy. Its ability to process advanced and challenging materials provides an approach for producing components where material performance and manufacturing capability are important considerations.
Advancing Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
By using a solid-state approach rather than melting the material, SolidStir® Additive Manufacturing expands the range of possibilities available to advanced manufacturing. It combines additive manufacturing with material-processing principles to create a technology platform focused on refined material structures, component integrity, and innovative production possibilities.
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