FLSmidth is a mining equipment supplier based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company hopes that the additive manufacturing technology of various countries in childhood can help reduce production downtime, because once the shutdown may cost companies in this industry up to $3,000/hour.
Titomic is Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) metal3D printingThe patent owner of the process, on July 10, 2019, the company has signed an agreement with FLSmidth.
Jeff Lang, Managing Director of Titomic, said: “Titomic is proud to be cooperating with FLSmidth, the global leader in sustainable productivity in the mining industry, and is pleased to be able to provide the mining industry with TKF additive manufacturing parts with real economic value.”
The technology called Titomic Kinetic Fusion uses a process similar to cold spray to build titanium parts layer by layer instead of simply coating the surface. According to Titomic, the technology has no limitations in terms of shape and size.
As a cold spray manufacturing technology, TKF additive manufacturing can fuse many different metals together in a single part. With this ability, Titomic is able to introduce different high-performance materials that would otherwise be unable to use other methods to manufacture these materials.
FLSmidth’s interest in the TKF process lies in particular in the high wear resistance combinations that can be achieved in the parts. First, these companies will conduct production trials on these parts of mining equipment. Through prototyping, Titomic will validate the components of the mining industry.
Advantages of Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ process:
・ Different metal fuses for large seamless structures with enhanced engineering characteristics
・ Stronger structure without welding, folding or bending
・ No need for mass production tools
・ Industry-leading build rate = faster manufacturing time and faster time to market
・ More efficient use of energy and resources, saving production costs
Once successfully completed, Titomic will use the TKF test to negotiate a supply contract with FLSmidth.
TKF is patented by the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), and Titomic is the exclusive owner of the commercialization rights of the process. On the road to commercial use, the company has so far reached a $1.8 million deal with the drone manufacturer TAUV and agreed to manufacture a prototype screw extrusion system for the German international metal parts manufacturer CAPICARD.
The advantages of Titomic Kinetic Fusion are comparable to most others3D printingThe process is the same: the processing speed is faster, the production cost is lower, and complex parts can be formed in one piece without additional processing, welding or other processing. Better materials can also be used, as powders can be made from mixed metals and alloys. Titomic said: “In terms of speed and scale, it surpasses other forms of3D printing. There is no risk of warping when the powder adheres to the surface instantaneously. It can be used for various metals, as well as ceramics, glass, stone and plastics. “
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