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Materials
As experts in functional metallic materials, we have a long history and extensive experience in the melting and processing of a wide range of functional alloys. Our expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong network provide us with everything needed to develop and process complex alloys designed for the most demanding applications.
Below are some of our core material families. If you have a specific request or application in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us—we would be pleased to discuss how we can support your project.
NiTi Wires and Components
Highly pure superelastic and shape memory effect based NiTi-alloys are our material of excellence. From our customized and perfectionized Vacuum Induction Melt (VIM) approach our top quality line BAM EXLTM NiTi.
Our expertise comprises the manufacturing of various shapes and components that can be prepared in a wide range of sizes, guaranteeing EXLTM quality. An overview of our capacities is shown in the following table.
NiTi Powders for Additive Manufacturing
Feedstock materials for additive manufacturing (AM) processes such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) must meet stringent requirements, including precisely controlled chemical composition, high purity, excellent flowability, a minimal amount of detrimental satellite particles, and a well-defined particle size distribution.
We achieve outstanding powder quality by combining our proprietary high-purity melting technology with tailored gas atomization processes, ensuring feedstock materials optimized for demanding additive manufacturing applications.
High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys
BAM develops advanced NiTi-based high-temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs) for actuation at temperatures above 100 °C. Compared with other HTSMA systems, such as Cu-based alloys or conventional NiTiHf alloys, our materials offer exceptional ductility, enabling efficient processing and the production of ultra-fine wires. This unique combination of outstanding workability and excellent shape memory performance opens new application opportunities wherever conventional binary NiTi reaches its limits.
Low Hysteresis Alloys
Adding third and fourth elements to NiTi is a well-established approach to tailoring the functional properties of the alloy. In particular, thermal and mechanical hysteresis can be reduced, resulting in improved performance, including faster actuation, lower energy consumption, and potentially longer component lifetime. Among others, we have extensive experience in the development and processing of NiTiCu and NiTiCu-X alloys, which can be tailored for both shape memory and superelastic applications. Send us your inquiry, and we will be pleased to evaluate the best solution for your project.
Bioabsorbable Alloys
Bioabsorbable alloys represent the next generation of metallic materials for minimally invasive therapies in orthopedics and cardiovascular applications. They challenge the traditional paradigm that metallic implants should be as corrosion-resistant as possible. Instead, implants made from these alloys are designed to perform their function for the required period of time and then gradually degrade and be safely absorbed by the body in a controlled manner.
This approach can help avoid painful revision surgeries associated with long-term inflammation, implant loosening, or unnecessary implant retention. Furthermore, bioabsorbable materials have the potential to enable new treatment options in pediatric applications, where permanent implants can lead to complications due to continued growth.
We have the experience and know-how to develop and process bioabsorbable alloys based on Fe, Mg, and Zn with precisely controlled and high-purity chemistry. Please contact us to discuss and evaluate your project requirements.
Further Alloys
While the previous alloys are our materials of excellence, the journey does not end here. We are committed to listening to your specific needs, discussing them in detail, and finding a solution together. As dauntless melters, we evaluate each request on a scientific and professional basis and develop customized alloys aslong physical metallurgy permits.