In the world of additive manufacturing, Uniformity Labs has just released its latest innovation: UniFuse™ IN718 Nickel Alloy, optimized for L-PBF printing at 60um layer thickness. The highly advanced ultra-low porosity metal powder feedstock allows for repeatable part builds at the highest throughput, producing parts with improved and repeatable mechanical properties, even while printing at significantly higher build rates, utilizing thicker build layers, and the more efficient use of L-PBF lasers.
But don’t take Uniformity’s word for it. Independent engineering consultancy EWI has released a detailed material property validation study on the performance of UniFuse™ IN718, conducted by Ajay Krishnan, research leader at EWI – Buffalo Manufacturing Works. The study confirms that UniFuse™ IN718 is the best-in-class material for mechanical properties, surface finish, printing yield, and part reliability, with substantially increased throughput printing at 60um layer thickness.
According to Uniformity’s founder and CEO Adam Hopkins, UniFuse™ IN718 is a significant step forward for additive manufacturing, delivering on the promise of no compromise additive manufacturing. The optimized parameters for L-PBF printing at 60um layer thickness with lasers power at 400W achieved a 2.2X faster exposure time and superior, more uniform mechanical properties compared to competitors’ lower layer thickness scan strategies targeting best-in-class mechanical properties.
With the new UniFuse™ IN718 release, Uniformity Labs has addressed the industry challenge of achieving serial production in AM economically, allowing additive manufacturing to become an increasingly better-established serial production tool. Its highly advanced ultra-low porosity metal powder feedstock, currently in production under the product brands UniFuse™ (for L-PBF) and UniJet™ (for binder jetting), has dramatically improved the ability to produce high-quality parts repeatedly and at scale.
In conclusion, the release of UniFuse™ IN718 nickel alloy by Uniformity Labs, along with its optimized scanning parameters, is a significant development in additive manufacturing. The ability to print with 60um layer thickness and achieve 2.2 times faster exposure time with superior mechanical properties compared to competitors’ lower layer thickness strategies is a game-changer. The independent validation study conducted by EWI adds further credibility to the product and its capabilities. With the development of its ultra-low porosity metal powder feedstock, Uniformity Labs is addressing the challenge of achieving serial production in AM economically. The impact of this development on the industry is significant, as it will enable additive manufacturing to become an increasingly established serial production tool. The availability of steel, aluminum, and titanium powders under the brand UniFuse™ and UniJet™, with many others nearing availability, shows that the technology is advancing rapidly. This news is a clear indication that additive manufacturing is continuously evolving, and new innovations will undoubtedly push its limits even further in the future.
via uniformitylabs