Velo3D is working with Amaero to qualify Amaero Ltd’s C103 Niobium and Ti-6Al-4V Titanium powders on its Sapphire metallic additive manufacturing methods.
It follows a ‘profitable testing milestone’ accomplished by Auburn College’s Nationwide Middle for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME).
In help of Velo3D’s strategic partnership with Amaero, NCAME independently printed and examined Amaero’s powders to validate their conformance to additive manufacturing requirements, satisfying the preliminary qualification situation required by Velo3D to start machine-specific testing on its Sapphire printer platform.
In line with the accomplice organisations, Amaero’s C103 powder demonstrated conformance with ASTM F3635 Class B following a 2200°F niobium warmth deal with cycle, whereas the Ti-6Al-4V powder met AMS7015 and ASTM F3001 requirements.
Following these validations, Amaero has obtained preliminary buy orders from Velo3D, together with 500 kg of C103 powder and 500 kg of Ti64 powder. The subsequent steps of the strategic partnership will see Velo3D conduct materials validation and printing trials to finish full integration into its manufacturing workflows because it seeks to help the constructing of a safe US-based additive manufacturing provide chain able to supporting probably the most demanding aerospace and defence applications.
“Velo3D lauds the current milestone achievement between Amaero Ltd and Auburn College’s Nationwide Middle for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME),” mentioned Dr. Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. “The shut collaboration between Amaero and NCAME has demonstrated Amaero’s powder conformance with additive manufacturing trade requirements. On account of Amaero’s accelerated achievement, we’re excited to announce that below the Velo3D/Amaero strategic partnership, over 1,000 kg of Niobium and Titanium powder will arrive on the Velo3D manufacturing flooring late in Q3CY2025 to help essential initiatives within the aerospace and defence industries.”
Hank J. Holland, Amaero Chairman and CEO, added: “To realize the total potential of metallic additive manufacturing, it is important to construct a resilient home ecosystem—from scalable powder manufacturing to machine platforms and high-performance elements. Amaero has commissioned probably the most superior atomisation expertise for refractory and titanium alloys and is proud to help the U.S. industrial base. This milestone with Auburn and our broader partnership with Velo3D are essential steps towards scaling inexpensive, high-quality, traceable powders for nationwide safety functions.”
Amaero has additionally confirmed the companions are already collaborating on a ‘separate business alternative; with one other refractory alloy.
