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Southington, CT — REM Surface Engineering is excited to announce the latest advancement in its technology, a game-changing chemical-based technique designed to address the persistent challenge of clogged powder removal from the internal passages and cavities of Additive Manufacturing (AM) components. This breakthrough innovation marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the performance and quality of AM products.
The newly developed chemical-based technique leverages a specially formulated chemistry that selectively reacts with unfused powder without causing damage to the fused material. The self-limiting reaction effectively loosens/dissolves powder cake/particles, efficiently unclogging channels. Subsequent Chemical Polishing process steps can then be applied by REM to improve surface smoothness if desired.
This revolutionary process has already been successfully applied to a range of materials, including AlSi7Mg/F357, AlSi10Mg, IN-718, and Ti-6Al-4V, with impressive results—successfully declogging channels as small as 0.5 mm in diameter. When combined with a subsequent Chemical Polishing, these technologies have demonstrated significant improvements in the internal surface quality of these materials, showcasing their potential for diverse applications within the industry.
The technique has been rigorously tested on both single and multi-channel systems, as well as complex gyroidal heat exchangers with varying internal diameters, revealing its versatility and adaptability across different AM components.
Agustin Diaz, Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Manager at REM Surface Engineering, highlighted the importance of this breakthrough:
“Our innovative chemical approach not only addresses the persistent challenge of powder entrapment in internal channels, but also enhances the overall performance of metal AM components by improving internal surface quality. This development represents a leap forward in the optimization of AM processes and component functionality.”
The company believes this advancement offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing internal channels in AM components, potentially setting new industry standards for quality and performance in metal additive manufacturing.
About REM Surface Engineering
REM Surface Engineering, the inventor of the ISF® Process, the Rapid ISF® Process, the Extreme ISF® Process, and the REM® Process, is a global leader in providing surface engineering solutions. The REM’s isotropic superfinishing technologies are value-adding and performance-enhancing improvements to conventional machining operations such as grinding and lapping. Founded in 1965 in Southington, CT by Robert Michaud, REM Surface Engineering is a family-owned company that has proudly been serving our partners and customers for 60 years.
REM operates under ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Rev. D certified Quality Management Systems, ensuring the highest standards in manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
Media Contact: Christina Michaud