Continuum Powders is to support HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions with the development of high-performance alloys for the HP Metal Jet S100 Printing Solution.
Together, the companies will execute a multi-phase development program that will begin with a powder characterisation phase. Using Continuum’s Melt-to-Powder process to deliver tight control over chemistry, particle size distribution and morphology to meet the requirements of binder jetting, HP’s AM team in Barcelona will then set about optimising process settings to achieve part densities exceeding 98%. The program will then evaluate mechanical and metallurgical properties, including hardness and microstructure (γ/γ′ phase distribution), to confirm aerospace-grade performance.
The first alloy under development is OptiPowder M247LC, a low carbon, nickel-based superalloy engineered for high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance in aerospace and energy applications.
Once M247LC is qualified, Continuum and HP are confident that additional high-value alloys can be advanced through the same ‘rigorous methodology.’