Premium Titanium Wire for Plasma Atomization (PA)
Custom Heavy-Gauge Wire for Global Atomizer Systems.
Send us your target chemistry and required diameters, and we will manufacture high-purity titanium wires perfectly matched to your powder production system.
The Challenge in Atomization
Unstable Droplet Formation
Chemical segregation alters melting behavior. This creates inconsistent droplets, leading to a broad Particle Size Distribution (PSD) and excessive satellite formation. Result: Poor powder flowa bility and low yield.
Gas Pickup & Contamination
Residual drawing lubricants or surface oxides cause instant oxygen spikes and carbon pickup during the millisecond flash-melting process. Result: Entire rejected batches.
Wire Feed Jamming
Internal residual stress and poor dimensional tolerance cause the wire to buckle or slip inside the feeder. Result: Costly 24/7 production downtime.
ApexTiMill MATERIALS
Our Solution
Chemical Homogeneity
We utilize triple vacuum arc remelting (VAR) to eliminate macro-segregation. This guarantees uniform melt pool behavior, resulting in a narrow Particle Size Distribution (PSD) and high spherical powder yields.
Surface Contamination Control
We utilize 100% chemical pickling and multi-stage ultrasonic degreasing to remove all surface residues. This prevents oxygen spikes and carbon pickup in the high-temperature plasma zone, ensuring aerospace-grade powder purity.
Zero-Stress Feeding
Our process integrates synchronized in-line annealing to fully relieve internal residual stress. The wire maintains perfect axial straightness, eliminating buckling and ensuring continuous, jam-free feeding for 24/7 production.
- Technical Specifications
Item
Specification / Description
Product Name | Premium Titanium Wire for Plasma Atomization (PA) |
Primary Alloys | TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V), TC11 (High-Temp Ti), TA15 (High-Strength Ti), TA18 (Ti-3Al-2.5V) |
Chemical Control | 100% Custom Melted per Order. Vacuum melting executed strictly based on your provided Chemical Specification Sheet or standard GB/T 3620.1 limits. |
Wire Diameters | Φ 4.0 mm, Φ 5.0 mm, Φ 6.0 mm (Specialized thick wire gauge optimized for plasma atomization furnaces) |
Size Tolerance | Tight control within ± 0.03 mm across the entire delivery lot to ensure constant feed rates |
Supply Form | Coil-Wound: Heavy bulk coils (approx. 50 kg – 200 kg) / Straight Lengths: Precision cut rods for manual testing setups |
System Compatibility | 100% Custom Adjusted to Your System. Coiling tension and cast radius are optimized to fit elite global atomization systems like AP&C and Tekna. |
- 100% Certified Quality Assurance
- EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificate
- ELI (Extra Low Interstitials) Grade Quality
- 100% In-line Eddy Current Defect Testing
- Dual-axis Continuous Laser Diameter Gauging
- Secure Global Packing
Every coil is sealed in a moisture-proof bag immediately after inspection and packed into reinforced plywood crates with internal bracing. It’s a simple setup that guarantees a spotless, tangle-free coil ready for your atomizer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical and logistical insights for your additive manufacturing operations.
Q1: What titanium grades do you supply for Plasma Atomization powder production?
We specialize in high-purity Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) titanium wires optimized for plasma atomization. We also supply Commercial Pure Titanium (CP Grade 1 & 2), Titanium Aluminides (TiAl), and Ti-6242 to meet the stringent requirements of spherical powder production for additive manufacturing, MIM, and HIP applications.
Q2: How do you strictly control interstitial elements (O, H, N, C) in the wire?
Interstitial pickup directly degrades powder quality. We utilize triple vacuum arc remelted (3VAR) premium ingots as raw material. The entire drawing process is executed under controlled conditions, followed by proprietary vacuum annealing. This ensures oxygen is maintained below 0.10 wt.% (well within ASTM F3001 limits) while keeping nitrogen and hydrogen at minimal levels, preventing embrittlement in the final powder.
Q3: What surface treatment do you use to ensure zero contamination during atomization?
Surface impurities inevitably translate into ceramic inclusions or gas porosity in spherical powder. Our wires undergo chemical peeling, continuous ultrasonic cleaning, and electrochemical polishing to effectively remove drawn lubricants, oxide scales, and carbon residues. Final surfaces are validated by white glove inspection to ensure a contaminant-free finish.
Q4: How do you ensure there are no internal defects or voids inside the titanium wire?
Internal voids or gas pockets cause hollow powder particles during atomization. To prevent this, 100% of our wire rods are subjected to continuous Eddy Current Testing (ECT) and Ultrasonic Inspection (UT). This guarantees full metallurgical density and structural integrity prior to shipment.
Q5: How do you validate the cleanliness and surface readiness of the wire?
Cleanliness is verified using solvent wipe testing and surface energy measurement after our multi-stage chemical cleaning and ultrasonic degreasing process. This ensures the wire is completely free from drawing oils, metallic dust, and oxides, making it ready for immediate plasma atomization.
Custom PA Wire, Engineered for You
Every atomization system has unique requirements. Our metallurgical team works directly with your engineers to adjust chemical profiles and mechanical properties for peak production efficiency.
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