APWORKS qualifies Farsoon FS422M for Scalmalloy production
November 12, 2024
APWORKS, based in Taufkirchen, Germany, has announced that Scalmalloy, an aluminium-scandium alloy known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional corrosion resistance, is now qualified for use on the Farsoon FS422M metal Additive Manufacturing machine.
Scalmalloy is recognised as the material of choice for sectors requiring lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant components, such as aerospace, automotive, and robotics.
“Qualifying the Farsoon FS422M for Scalmalloy represents a significant milestone,” stated Jon Meyer, CEO at APWORKS. “This achievement enables us to deliver even greater value to our customers through higher rate of production, and also allows us to produce larger size parts. We have been impressed by the mechanical properties achieved on the Farsoon system which are consistently in the upper quartile of the tensile strength we have seen across the many different powder bed fusion systems we have qualified Scalmalloy on.”
The Farsoon FS422M is reported to offer manufacturers high-precision capabilities and scalability. It allows the production of parts that meet stringent quality standards while optimising production costs. Qualifying this machine for Scalmalloy parts represents a leap forward in both technological compatibility and material performance.
“We’re thrilled to advance metal Additive Manufacturing with the FS422M’s qualification for Scalmalloy parts together with APWORKS,” stated Oliver Li, Managing Director of Farsoon Europe. “This milestone not only demonstrates the machine’s exceptional precision and scalability but also opens up new possibilities for high-performance applications in various industries.”
APWORKS will showcase the latest applications of Scalmalloy at the Farsoon Europe booth 11.0-E11 at Formnext 2024.
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