Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is a revolution in manufacturing technology! Böhler Special Steel, based on its extensive materials experience and expertise in powder metallurgy, is particularly well placed to make a difference in this promising field. As of April 1, 2017, Bohle is expanding its product portfolio to include metallurgical powders for additive manufacturing under the brand name BÖHLER AMPO.

table showing the particle size distribution of Böhler AMPO products

The facts at a glance:

  • Launch with 3 brands – BÖHLER W722 AMPO, BÖHLER N700 AMPO, BÖHLER L718 AMPO – but great flexibility to expand the brand portfolio in the future.
  • Expansion of the brands BÖHLER M789 AMPO and BÖHLER L625 AMPO
  • Atomization of BÖHLER standard brands (theoretical selection from 250 steel brands). Customization of alloys with small scale production plant and metallurgical expertise.
  • BÖHLER leverages the metallurgical knowledge and manufacturing options of a special steel producer for this new technology.
  • Powder is produced on latest atomization techniques and tested in-house.
  • Vacuum induction melting and atomization under inert gas ensure the highest product quality.
  • Depending on the steel grade and customer requirements, raw-materials molten under vacuum or remolten can be used. This ensures the highest quality standards and minimizes undesired impurities.
  • Depending on the requirements of the AM process used, we can provide the appropriate particle fraction in a range from 15-150μm.
  • Properties such as flowability, particle size distribution, and bulk density are ascertained upon request and included in delivery.