Titanium 3D printing in China

3D printing metal powder materials include titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, bronze alloy, nickel alloy, etc. Titanium alloy powder is the most important link in the metal parts 3D printing industry chain, and also the biggest value. Electrode induction gas atomization is one of the main methods for industrial production of titanium alloy powder in the world, and it is also the only method for mass production of spherical titanium alloy powder for 3D laser printing in China.

The additive Manufacturing project team of Titanium Metal Technology Research Institute of Panzhihua Iron and Steel Research Institute completed the construction of argon gas station and the matching debugging of atomization equipment. This marks that the institute has made progress in the preparation technology of spherical titanium alloy powder for 3D printing, laying a foundation for the industrial production of spherical titanium and titanium alloy powder. The basic principle of vaporization is the process by which liquid metal streams are broken into small droplets and solidified into powder by means of high-speed air currents. The powder has the advantages of high purity, low oxygen content, controllable particle size, low production cost and high sphericity.

Titanium alloy material has good biocompatibility and can be retained in the body for a long time without rejection. This material is commonly used in hip replacements, vertebral body replacements and dental implants. As a result, the operation time is greatly reduced, and the patient can be designed with more precision and personalization, reducing their pain. Whether the patient can return to normal function and preoperative appearance.