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Heat Treating for Additive Manufacturing \n <\/h1>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Quality Processing for Additive Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paulo provides heat treating and hot isostatic pressing for additive manufacturers in the aerospace, medical, tool & die, and automotive markets. Whether you\u2019re an additive expert with parts in full production or just starting out, our engineering and metallurgy teams have the knowledge to make thermal processing for your programs run smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Microstructure Anomalies<\/h4>\n

Atmosphere control during the 3D printing process is critical to yielding quality parts. Absent proper atmosphere control, oxidation can occur in the powders, which can alter the melting point of the materials and lead to inconsistent or inaccurate heat treatment results. However, for parts that have undergone accurate printing, some porosity often remains. Heat treatment and hot isostatic pressing can\u00a0 reduce or eliminate these pores. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Microstructure Homogenization<\/h4>\n

In wrought parts and weldings, the melt pool undergoes solidification only once as the part cools. In additively manufactured parts, as layers of material are applied, the part is essentially being welded and re-welded on a microscopic scale. Once the AM part is finished, it contains a mural of weld pools, which can be advantageous for creating a fine microstructure that keeps the alloying elements spread out. AM parts are often faster to homogenize during heat treatment, which can reduce hold times. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Tight Tolerances for Complex Geometries<\/h4>\n

Complex geometries that cannot be achieved by conventional machining are often made possible by additive manufacturing, which is a distinct advantage for parts in the aerospace and medical markets. Precise, repeatable heat treatment and\/or hot isostatic pressing ensures that the tight tolerances of these complex components are preserved during processing. Proper fixturing during heat treatment is also essential, and our engineering team can help you determine the best configuration for your parts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Distortion and Part Design<\/h4>\n

In addition to optimized fixturing during heat treatment, part design also plays a key role in combating the effects of distortion. While accurate heat treatment and\/or hot isostatic pressing minimizes distortion, some distortion is to be expected during processing. If you\u2019ve been facing challenges with distortion in your AM parts, our team can work with you to ensure your initial part design is optimized to accommodate for distortion during heat treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Additively Manufactured Components We Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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