Proterial and SIMTech jointly develop ADMUSTERL61P, a cutting-edge aluminium alloy powder

Proterial, in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), has successfully reached a significant achievement by creating 'ADMUSTERL61P,' an advanced metal additive manufacturing powder. As per reports, this innovative development is specifically designed for utilisation with the aluminium alloy Al6061, showcasing remarkable characteristics in terms of its superior strength and resistance to corrosion.

The primary goal of this achievement is to accelerate the implementation of this revolutionary aluminium alloy powder across numerous sectors, with a particular focus on aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor production equipment.

Al6061 distinguishes itself as an aluminium alloy due to its superior mechanical qualities and simplicity of production. The potential of this technology in additive manufacturing for creating delicate components for aircraft interiors has been eagerly anticipated. However, the formation of microcracks in the material's structure during the additive manufacturing process has remained a persistent technological difficulty.

Proterial and the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology have overcome this difficulty significantly. They created a milling and additive manufacturing procedure that not only increases the strength of the alloy but also significantly lowers the incidence of fractures during the additive manufacturing process.

Furthermore, both organisations are fully devoted to creating collaborations with printing collaborators to develop methods that are compatible with a wide range of additive manufacturing equipment kinds and requirements.