RAM technology saves AM production time and costs
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, metal additive manufacturing (AM) offers companies a powerful way to improve performance, reduce lead times, and differentiate their products. At Elementum 3D, our advantage comes from more than 50 years of combined powder metallurgy expertise and breakthrough material science innovations that have enabled the commercialization of high-performance alloys previously considered unprintable.
At its core, our patented Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) technology solves the heat tearing and stress cracking challenges that have traditionally limited the additive manufacturing of widely used aluminum alloys such as 6061 and 7050. Combining RAM’s ability to alter the solidification process by creating stronger, equiaxed grain structures with optimized parameter sets, unlocks the full economic potential of additive manufacturing. Printability and consistency, which includes surface finish, and print speed, are improved to enable exceptional mechanical performance and manufacturing reliability compared with conventional non-RAM materials.
Surface Finish
Low “as-printed” surface roughness offers significant manufacturing advantages, including reduced or eliminated post-processing steps, improved coating capability, increased flowability, reduced contamination buildup, and lower overall production costs. Elementum 3D’s optimized laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) build parameters produce surface finishes that rival the best in the additive manufacturing industry — making AM a more attractive alternative to traditional manufacturing processes.
Through extensive materials and process development, the Elementum 3D team achieved excellent surface roughness on upward-facing surface angles ranging from 90° to 40°, while maintaining high print speeds. Improved surface finish reduces post-processing expenses, enhances coating performance, and minimizes contaminant buildup.
PRINT SPEED
Elementum 3D’s RAM process also optimizes LPBF build parameters to deliver print speeds that are in line with the best in additive manufacturing. We specialize in balancing high-performance material in a physical state with production efficiency while maintaining part strength and dimensional accuracy. Based on the print speed margin between a non-RAM parameter and Elementum 3D’s, the product output gap could be substantial.
Elementum 3D’s print speed optimization strategy consists of higher in-fill print rates and printing up-skin and down-skin only on vertical surfaces. We also develop tailored made standard, down, and on part contours for selective angles to balance laser speed and power.
Whether your goal is to improve part performance, accelerate production, or lower total manufacturing costs, Elementum 3D delivers the materials expertise and process innovation to help you succeed.
Contact sales@elementum3d.com or visit www.elementum3d.com today to learn how RAM technology can optimize your next additive manufacturing application.
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