US 3D printing specialist Sciaky, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, has been awarded a contract to manufacture over 700 pounds of Inconel-718 components. The components are intended for an undisclosed project in the field of power generation. The company’s proprietary EBAM (Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing) process, which is based on the layer-by-layer build-up of metallic structures using electron beams, will be used.
Inconel 718, a nickel-chromium alloy, is characterized by high strength and corrosion resistance under extreme thermal conditions. It is frequently used in the aerospace, energy and oil and gas industries. For applications in the energy sector, both the mechanical properties and the long-term stability of the material are crucial. According to the company, Sciaky’s EBAM technology enables the deposition of up to four pounds of Inconel per hour. This means that the process significantly outperforms other additive methods such as laser or arc technologies in terms of material deposition.
A central element of the system is IRISS, a closed-loop control system for real-time monitoring and control of the manufacturing process. According to Sciaky, adaptive process control ensures consistent material quality throughout the entire production cycle.
“Our additive manufacturing technology not only enhances production speed but also improves material properties through precise control of the deposition process,” said Scott Phillips, President at Sciaky. “We are proud to be able to deliver such a significant quantity of high-performance material, leveraging our expertise in additive technologies.”
Sciaky’s EBAM systems are scalable for components ranging from a few centimeters to over six meters in length and are among the fastest additive manufacturing solutions for metal. With this recent order, the company strengthens its position in industrial 3D printing for critical applications in high-performance environments.
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