Arcam AB recently announced that its metal powder manufacturing subsidiary AP&C, located in Montreal, Quebec, is significantly expanding its titanium powder production capacity with the commissioning of three new plasma atomizers. The investment follows a surge in demand for AP&C’s titanium powders and, when completed, production capacity will reach at least 500 tons per year. AP&C powders are extensively used in additive manufacturing, metal injection molding, hot and cold isostatic pressing, and thermal and cold spray coatings.
Plasma atomization produces premium quality spherical powders of reactive and high melting point materials such as titanium. The process offers the highest purity possible and can produce powders of particle size distribution ranging from 0 to 250 µm with highly spherical particles and minimal satellite content. Plasma atomised powder exhibits exceptional flow and packing properties.