Copper powder: innovation and technology
Copper powders are becoming increasingly important when it comes to manufacturing processes such as the additive manufacturing of metals. With modern PBF-LB/M technology, it is possible to process copper/alloys with the appropriate laser configuration. This makes it possible to produce complex components that are difficult to realise with conventional manufacturing. The specification of the cunova copper powders can be customised for other additive processes such as binder jetting or DED (direct energy deposition).
The versatility of copper powder
Copper powder is used in areas such as the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors. Thanks to its many years of experience with copper and copper alloys, cunova GmbH offers high-quality copper powders that meet current specifications and can therefore provide customised solutions for all aspects of copper powder applications.
Why copper powder?
Due to its high conductivity, copper/copper alloys are suitable for electrical components, heat exchangers or combustion chambers. The fine distribution of the components in the microstructure enables high mechanical properties to be achieved in additive manufacturing. Sustainability is also an important aspect, as the powder can be recycled and thus returned to the material cycle.
Quality Assurance: Required Specifications for Copper Powder
The specifications for copper powder are determined using standard testing and quality procedures. The most important procedures include testing the chemical composition, oxygen content, particle size distribution, morphology, moisture content, flowability and bulk density. Further information can be found in the material data sheet for cunova copper powder.
