Additive manufacturing corrosion resistance is a poorly understood topic that is just beginning to evolve. Our experts are at the forefront, offering additive testing and consulting services for all kinds of metals and materials. We offer a wide range of services for evaluating additive manufactured materials, ranging from simple physical tests like porosity and density to complex electron microscopy with EDS or EBSD.
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Corrosion Testing for Additive Manufacturing
Corrosion testing is an essential step in ensuring the quality and reliability of components produced through additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. Additive manufacturing is a rapidly growing technology that can create complex geometries and structures that would be difficult or impossible to produce with traditional manufacturing techniques. However, additive manufacturing can also present unique challenges when it comes to corrosion and material performance.
Corrosion testing for additive manufacturing involves subjecting the components to a variety of corrosive environments to evaluate their resistance to corrosion. This type of testing can help identify potential failure points and ensure that the components meet industry standards for corrosion resistance. Corrosion testing can also help manufacturers optimize the design and production of additive manufactured components to improve their corrosion resistance.
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US Corrosion is a leading provider of corrosion and metallurgical consulting services, and we have extensive expertise in corrosion testing for additive manufacturing. We perform a wide range of corrosion tests, including salt spray testing, humidity testing, and cyclic corrosion testing, to evaluate the performance of additive manufactured components in various environments. US Corrosion’s experts also provide detailed analysis and recommendations based on the results of corrosion testing, as well as guidance on corrosion prevention and mitigation strategies to help manufacturers minimize the risk of corrosion in their products.
Overall, corrosion testing for additive manufacturing is a critical step in ensuring the quality and reliability of components produced through this technology. US Corrosion’s expertise in corrosion and metallurgical consulting can help manufacturers identify potential failure points and optimize the design and production of additive manufactured components to improve our corrosion resistance, ensuring the quality and reliability of their products.
Our additive manufacturing corrosion laboratory and experts offer an enormous range of corrosion tests and services that are appropriate for additive manufacturing analysis. A short list of examples includes:
- ASTM Corrosion Testing
- NACE Corrosion Testing
- Accelerated Environmental Cracking Analysis
- Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing
- Electrochemical Testing
- Sour Corrosion Testing
Additive Manufacturing Metallurgical Consulting
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Let our additive manufacturing metallurgical experts help! The microstructures present from additive manufacturing are often much different from traditional microstructures; sometimes better, but often worse. Because microstructure is the fundamental determiner of properties, the changes can have an enormous effect on the performance of A.M. alloys. Our experts have the expertise in microstructures, alloying additions, heat treatment, and other metallurgical topics that can help you ensure your A.M. parts are high-quality.