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AMT’s A20X aluminium powder secures aerospace recognition Aluminium Materials Technologies (AMT), Worcester, UK, has secured aerospace recognition with publication of the AMS7033 standard for its high-strength, high-temperature A20X aluminium powder for Additive Manufacturing. The AMS7033 specification covers the aluminium alloy in the form
of pre-alloyed powder, enabling the AM of aerospace components from A20X. AMT explained to Metal AM magazine that it became an Eckart/ Altana company in September 2020, and with Eckart being one of the top three aluminium atomisers in the world the combined expertise has
AMT has secured aerospace recognition with the publication of AMS7033 standard for its A20X aluminium powder (Courtesy AMT)
Objectify Technologies partners with Air Works to bring AM to India’s aviation, aerospace and defence industry Additive Manufacturing service provider Objectify Technologies, New Delhi, India, has partnered with Air Works, a large independent MRO and aviation service provider in India, to expand the company’s portfolio beyond aviation into the aerospace and defence sectors using AM. Air Works also hopes to leverage this partnership in order to transition from aviation services to aviation solutions provider. In line with Air Works’ planned expansion, the companies intend to identify and pursue business opportunities in the aerospace and defence industries, including the global requirements of commercial private jet owners or operators. Objectify Technologies
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will contribute its design and manufacturing capabilities. The arrangement also provides a basis for both parties to further explore opportunities in other base materials, manufacturing technologies, and industry segments in the future. “Our partnership with Objectify Technologies reflects our commitment to always offer the latest and the best-in-class solutions to our customers in the aviation fraternity,” stated D Anand Bhaskar, MD & CEO, Air Works. “I am confident that this collaboration will benefit the entire spectrum of our customers across business and executive aviation, commercial airlines and the defence sector.”
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boosted the development of the A20X powder. The atomised alloy is compatible with the majority of leading AM machines and is actively being used in environments that require A20X’s high temperature and high strength properties. Components that have been additively manufactured demonstrate excellent fatigue properties and resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Based on the patented MMPDS aerospace-approved aluminium alloy A205, the A20X (2A05.50) atomised alloy powder has the same composition as its parent. A20X is now in flying component production with aerospace OEMs, T1 suppliers, AM bureaus and numerous universities. The publishing of AMS7033 is reported to be the culmination of extensive and in-depth discussions with Additive Manufacturing experts, including members from leading aerospace companies, who ensure the specification‘s veracity. The company believes that the granting of AMS7033 further illustrates that A20X powder is a leading aluminium powder in the aerospace market. www.a20x.com
Ankit Sahu, Director of Objectify, commented, “3D printing technology and materials are increasingly gaining relevance across industries, given their good strength-to-weight ratio, excellent dimensional accuracy, strength and stiffness, lightness, wear resistance, good thermal performance, and noncorrosiveness.” “As a pioneer, Air Works occupies a fundamental place in the Indian aviation ecosystem, and we are proud and privileged to partner with the country’s leading aviation services provider having a domain experience of over seventy years,” Sahu continued. “Our alliance with Air Works will put us in an enviable position to address the challenges of not just aviation but also those of the fast-growing aerospace and defence sectors using our collective synergies.” www.objectify.co.in www.airworks.aero
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