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Shenyang Vacuum Atomization Powder-Making Equipment Manufacturer: Specializing in Atomization Technology for Producing Powdered Weaponry and Equipment

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【Summary Description】Introducing the Shenyang manufacturer of vacuum gas atomization powder equipment—specializing in advanced technology for producing powdered materials used in weapon systems. The process begins with plasma-assisted, high-speed impaction that rapidly breaks down materials into fine liquid droplets or aerosols. As these droplets travel through the atomization tower, they undergo a cooling and condensation process via heat exchange with chilled argon gas injected into the tower, ultimately forming ultra-fine powders.

   Shenyang Vacuum Atomization Powder Manufacturing Equipment Manufacturer Introduce the technology and process for producing powdered weapons and equipment using atomization.

  Metal powder production technology involves the strategic use of a symmetrically mounted plasma torch positioned at the top of the smelting chamber, generating an ultra-high-temperature plasma focal point—environmental temperatures can even reach up to 10,000K. A specialized feeding system precisely delivers metal wires into this intense plasma zone, where the material rapidly melts or vaporizes. The resulting molten or gaseous metal is then violently dispersed by the plasma, breaking it down into fine droplets or aerosols. As these droplets travel through the atomization tower, they come into contact with cold argon gas introduced into the tower, enabling efficient heat exchange that cools and condenses them into ultra-fine powders.

 Shenyang Vacuum Atomization Powder-Making Equipment Manufacturer: Specializing in Atomization Technology for Producing Powdered Weaponry and Equipment

  The metal powder produced by the PA process exhibits a nearly spherical shape, with an overall fine particle size distribution. Powders below 45 μm are recovered at exceptionally high yields, and notably, there is virtually no gas entrainment of hollow iron spheres—performance that surpasses even gas atomization methods. Moreover, thanks to the extremely high temperatures generated by the low-temperature plasma torch, the PA process is capable of producing powdered forms of virtually all existing high-melting-point metal alloys. However, since this technology relies on wire feedstock for atomization and subsequent powder production, it inherently faces limitations when it comes to creating deformable alloy powders—such as titanium-aluminum intermetallic compounds. Additionally, the necessity of pre-processing the raw wire feedstock further increases the overall cost of powder production.

  Addressing the limitations of conventional PA methods, this innovative approach seamlessly integrates vacuum melting with plasma atomization. It involves directly subjecting irregular raw materials to vacuum-based smelting, followed by continuously injecting the high-temperature molten metal downward into symmetrically arranged plasma torch focal points. Under the intense heat of the plasma, the molten metal is instantly shattered and vaporized. Finally, as the molten material passes through a heat exchanger within an ultra-low-temperature argon gas tower, it rapidly cools, condensing into ultrafine powder—achieving the desired plasma atomization effect.

  The powder produced by this method also exhibits a small particle size, with experimental results showing it can achieve a precise dimension of 500 nanometers or smaller. Meanwhile, the spherical shape of the resulting powder is significantly improved, while the formation of satellite-like particles—commonly seen in other processes—is drastically reduced. This breakthrough paves the way for a vibrant and colorful plasma atomization process.

   Shenyang Vacuum Atomization Powder Manufacturing Equipment Manufacturer : Principles and Main Applications of Atomization Powder-Making Equipment Using Metal Materials

  The VIGA vacuum induction melting and rare-gas atomization powder-making equipment is primarily used for melting and refining metallic raw materials in either ceramic or graphite crucibles within a vacuum induction furnace. The molten metal is then transferred via a bottom-pouring mechanism or tundish casting system directly into the atomizer nozzle system, where it is rapidly sprayed with high-pressure inert gas to produce micron-sized powder particles. This process results in powders with exceptional purity, ultra-low oxygen content, high yields of ultrafine particles, and excellent spherical morphology.

  Principle and Main Applications of Metal Materials in Atomization Powder-Making Equipment:

  Vacuum pump-based floating smelting and gas atomization powder-making equipment utilizes the fundamental principles of a medium-frequency induction furnace—melting metal composites under vacuum conditions (or in an inert gas atmosphere)—while simultaneously employing magnetic squeezing and stirring forces to propel the molten metal away from the water-cooled copper crucible, allowing it to float freely and minimizing contamination of the liquid metal by the crucible. After smelting, the shape-memory alloy is discharged through a nozzle at the bottom of the crucible, where it is rapidly atomized into fine powder by high-pressure gas and quickly solidified, enabling precise control over the alloy composition.

  Shenyang vacuum atomization powder-making equipment manufacturer: We won’t go into much detail today, but if you’re in need of vacuum atomization powder-making services, feel free to entrust your project to our company.


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