Powder Alloy Corporation scales production for GRX-810 and GRCop-42 with VIM and atomisation upgrades
Powder Alloy Corporation (PAC), headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, USA, has announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a new Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) furnace, along with enhanced inert gas and vacuum melting technologies. As part of this growth initiative, the company also announced the addition of eight atomisation furnaces, enabling larger production volumes of high-quality metal powders.
The strategic investments are expected to increase the company’s capacity to meet growing global demand for advanced materials, including the NASA-developed GRX-810 oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy and high-thermal-conductivity copper-chromium-niobium alloy GRCop-42. Together with its expanded inert gas and vacuum induction capabilities, the company now anticipates delivering higher precision and throughput across its product portfolio.
“As the industry pushes the boundaries of material performance, Powder Alloy Corporation remains committed to providing the highest-quality alloys that enable innovation,” stated Richard Meklus, VP of Additive Materials. “Adding this new VIM furnace and scaling our melting technologies allows us to significantly expand our melt capacity, accelerate delivery timelines, and strengthen our role as a critical supplier for advanced aerospace, propulsion, and high-temperature applications.”
The expansion of PAC’s atomisation capabilities is anticipated to improve the company’s ability to support simultaneous large-scale and specialty alloy runs.
Article: Inside Nikon’s metal AM strategy
Part 2: Scaling industrial production in Long Beach
| Read now |
“These upgrades ensure the control, reliability, and responsiveness necessary for next-generation alloys such as GRX-810 and GRCop-42,” the company stated.
The company has stated that these combined investments underline its dedication to serving industries that require advanced materials for extreme-environment and mission-critical applications.
“This expansion ensures we are ready to support the next generation of engineering breakthroughs,” added Meklus. “Demand for high-temperature and high-strength alloys continues to rise, and our upgraded facility positions us to meet these needs with unmatched quality and consistency.”
The new VIM furnace is fully commissioned and scheduled to begin production in January 2026.
