Hydraulex acquires Titomic D523 to support maintenance and repair operations
January 20, 2025
Hydraulex, a subsidiary of BBB Industries located in New Baltimore, Michigan, USA, has acquired a portable D523 Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing machine from Titomic Limited, based in Brisbane, Australia, to support its maintenance and repair operations (MRO). The equipment is expected tol enable precise, cost-effective repairs and extend the lifespan of vital parts, including repairing cylinders, gear pumps, orbital motors, and servo valves.
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By using kinetic energy to deposit dense layers of metal without the need for heat, the process avoids cracking, warping, and other thermal damage. This capability allows for high-quality repairs, such as applying nickel coatings to cast iron parts, allowing Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing to achieve more in MRO projects than traditional technologies allow.
Titomic noted that this Hydraulex purchase follows cold spray AM adoption by organisations such as NAVSEA (US Navy), Rolls-Royce, and Airbus. These organisations use the technology to remediate corrosion, restore part geometries, and enhance durability across sectors like aerospace, marine, and defence.
