Titanium powder is required for 3D printing of titanium alloy parts, but this important raw material has long been imported. "Additive manufacturing" is actually the scientific name of 3D printing. Titanium has the characteristics of light texture, good flexibility and so on. However, the stability and consistency of titanium powder produced in China are poor, so the performance of printing parts fluctuates greatly, which affects the batch application of 3D printing titanium alloy components in important projects.
Titanium alloy is an important structural material in the field of aeronautics and astronautics. At present, the titanium alloy powder used in domestic aerospace additive manufacturing technology needs to be imported from abroad in large part. More than 80% of the equipment for producing and preparing titanium alloy powder is also purchased from abroad. At present, the technical team of the institute is trying to realize the innovation and breakthrough of titanium alloy powder preparation technology and equipment. "How to ensure uniform composition, quality stability and consistency of titanium alloy powder is the core problem to be solved.
After large-scale production, the price of titanium powder is expected to drop by about half. Titanium powder can be used in daily life after its cost is reduced. "For example, titanium scaffolds made of titanium alloy have good affinity and corrosion resistance, and are more ideal than steel scaffolds. When the cost goes down, more people will be able to afford it.
