Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturers

William Rowland are key additive manufacturers and suppliers in additive manufacturing powder supplies, working with a range of manufacturers and clients over the last 5 years, including the aerospace industry, defence sector, energy, automotive, and Electronics industries to supply key materials.

We supply nickel, manganese, and iron powders to the additive manufacturing sector. We also supply revert material capable of producing blends to powder.

We are a key supply chain partner due to our technical capabilities. A full testing suite available for analysis, in addition, we are capable of atomising our own blends into powder form.

Additive Manufacturing Process

Additive layer manufacturing, which can also be known as 3D metal printing, is the process of creating three-dimensional objects by adding successive layers of material on top of each other. It is a manufacturing technique that differs from traditional subtractive manufacturing, where material is removed to obtain the desired shape.

In additive manufacturing, the process starts with a digital 3D model of the object, which is sliced into thin cross-sectional layers. These layers are then sequentially printed or added on top of each other using various techniques, such as extrusion, powder bed fusion, vat polymerization, or using a binder jet.

Additive manufacturing metal materials can vary widely, including plastics, metals, ceramics, composites, and even biological materials. Depending on the specific technology, the material can be in the form of filaments, powders, resins, or other specialised formats.

Benefits of additive manufacturing

The advantages of additive manufacturing include the ability to create complex geometries and intricate designs that may be challenging or impossible to produce with traditional manufacturing methods. It also allows for rapid prototyping, customization, and on-demand production, reducing lead times and costs associated with traditional manufacturing setups.

Additive manufacturing has applications in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, architecture, consumer products, and more. It has revolutionised product development, supply chains, and manufacturing processes, enabling new possibilities in design, production, and distribution.