6K Additive adds angular titanium and chromium powders
September 11, 2024
6K Additive, a division of 6K, based in North Andover, Massachusetts, USA, has expanded its metal powder portfolio to include both titanium and chromium angular powders. Angular powders are used in a variety of technologies including Additive Manufacturing, Press & Sinter Powder Metallurgy, Metal Injection Molding, and thermal spray.
The move follows the acquisition of Global Metal Powders in November 2023, enabling 6k Additive to bring additional proprietary metal processing in-house to expand its breadth of sustainable revert streams and recycling capabilities for producing angular chromium and titanium powders.
The powder range, produced via a sustainable manufacturing process, is reported to be highly pure, with low residual content (such as iron).
“The combination of the acquisition of GMP and our own expertise in sizing and metal upcycling for our spherical powders, allows us to offer a sustainable alternative to what is currently available on the market,” explained Frank Roberts, president of 6K Additive. “For years, customers have asked for angular titanium and chromium powder for applications like thermal spray, welding, and MIM. Adding these products to our portfolio is a natural extension of the powders we currently manufacture. We’re excited to supply our customers with products they’ve been seeking from 6K Additive.”
6K Additive has a powder test process with extensive quality control, including in-house analytical capabilities, micro-CT, gas analysis, ICP, XRD, SEM, and EDS. The company’s production facility is ISO certified and qualified to produce metal powders for high-performance markets such as aerospace, defence, and energy.
