What we do
Metals and mAdvanced Materials Development and Manufacturing Technologies
We employ specialist skills and facilities to develop advanced manufacturing processes focused on specialty metals and alloys, metal powders and next-generation composite materials. Our specialised services include structural design and analysis, advanced casting and the application of powder metallurgy technologies such as atomisation, metal injection molding, press-and-sinter technologies and hot isostatic pressing.
What’s new?
First batch of stainless-steel powder atomised
The CSIR’s new ultrasonic atomiser facility has produced its first batch of 316L stainless steel powder – a high-quality material used in three-dimensional (3D) printing. Approximately 8 kg of powder was produced during this initial run. In additive manufacturing, 3D printing can be achieved through a technique called powder bed fusion, where an object is constructed layer by layer using a heat source to fuse powder particles together. South African businesses have traditionally relied on imported high-quality powders for this process. The ultrasonic atomiser machine was co-funded by the National Research Foundation, an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.
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