Synthesis
Amazemet rePowder - Metal powder atomization
The Amazemet rePowder is an ultrasonic atomization unit capable of processing elemental and metal alloys with melting points up to 3500 ºC using a plasma melting torch. The ultrasonic atomization process produces highly spherical particles, with powder size distribution controllable via ultrasonic processing frequency. Nominal particle size distributions range between 20-100 μm, depending on processing parameters and feedstock composition. Feedstock can be in any format, from rod to wire to scrap material. Processing is usually done in high purity argon.
MRF SA-200 – Arc melting furnace
The MRF Arc Melt Furnace SA-200 is a small-scale arc melt furnace with a 2” (51 mm) copper heath to hold the material sample. The SA-200 has a single arc and can reach temperatures above 3500 °C for processing of materials in an inert environment.
NanoFabrication Facility
Through UCSB’s shared facility model, our lab has access to state-of-the-art cleanroom equipment for nano- and micro-scale synthesis and processing (e.g., lithography, deposition, etching, bonding). Additional information can be found at:
Processing
Aconity MINI Laser Powder Bed Fusion System
The Aconity MINI laser powder bed fusion system is equipped with a 400 W fiber laser and has a build space of 140 mm diameter X 190 mm height. The system is equipped with bed preheating up to 800 °C and operates in argon with <100 ppm oxygen. The system provides access and control to all relevant processing parameters.
Access possible through collaboration with the Pollock Group.