We are pleased to announce the installation of a new Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) cold spray machine at TWI Cambridge.
The TKF 1000 uses cold spray, also known as supersonic metal powder deposition, to create industrial-scale parts and complex surface coatings. Using TKF technology, co-developed by
TKF accelerates metal particles to supersonic speeds by injecting them into a jetstream, which sprays the particles from a nozzle to collide and stick with a surface (and each other) through plastic deformation. This particle build-up rapidly produces near-net-shape metal parts. TKF can increase productivity, lower costs, and reduce waste by 80% compared to traditional machining.
TKF 1000
The TKF 1000 at TWI is able to support a range of low to mid-size production applications with its off-the-shelf, turnkey additive manufacturing system offering rapid and agile manufacturing, prototyping, custom parts, and pilot runs prior to mass production.
The TKF 1000 can be used with a wide range of metals and alloys including titanium, steel, copper, nickel and magnesium. Because the system can fuse dissimilar metals, it can be used to create composites metal items that exploit the strengths of multiple metals in a single part.
System Features:
6 axis robotic manoeuvrability
Rapid deposition rates
Protective, sound-dampening booth
Integrated dust extraction
Specifications:
Build envelope: 1m x 1m x 1m
Footprint: 6.5m x 4.3m x 3m
Shuttle load: 1000kg
Speaking on the installation,
'The sale of TKF Systems for research and development is part of
'TWI will be able to unlock new possibilities with the TKF1000 and to see further advancements of aerospace technology. We look to continuing this partnership with TWI's industry base in the years ahead.'
TWI section manager,
The TKF 1000 will shortly be ready for use in support of our Industrial Members; contact us, below, to find out more.
The TKF 1000 at TWI was acquired with a grant from the
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