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Mantle launches 420 Stainless Steel for P-200 metal 3D printing system

Mantle has introduced a 420 Stainless Steel material for its P-200 metal 3D printing system for toolmaking . This material , Mantle believes , will improve the toolmaking process by enhancing speed and efficiency , while reducing labour requirements . It will be especially beneficial , according to the company , in industries that require corrosionresistant tooling , such as healthcare . The Mantle 420 Stainless Steel is said to be chemically equivalent to traditional 420 stainless steel , boasting high strength , hardness , corrosion resistance , and polish ability . It is a preferred mould material for components that require conformal cooling channels and medical device tooling , with the material ’ s excellent corrosion resistance helping to eliminate the concern of conformal cooling channels clogging due to rust . Mantle ’ s 420 Stainless Steel is the latest material in its family of Flowable Metal Pastes , which have been precisely tuned in a bid to produce ‘ best-in-class accuracy and surface finish .’ Like all other Mantle steels , Mantle ’ s 420 Stainless Steel requires no modifications to toolmaking workflows for secondary operations such as texturing , polishing , welding , and machining . The material will be released to customers in the second half of 2024 , with customers able to deploy the 420 Stainless Steel without any modifications to hardware ; only an over-the-air software update is required .

Teignbridge is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year

Founded in 1974 Teignbridge rapidly developed into one of the world ’ s leading designer and manufacturers of propellers and sterngear for leisure , superyacht , military , and commercial markets . With a long history of innovation and reliability , Teignbridge has brought a number of new materials and products to the marine market . Probably the most profound was the introduction of F51 Duplex stainless steel under the brand name of Temet25 . This high performance shaft material was soon adopted by UK production boat builders and has become the material of choice used in all market sectors across the globe . Teignbridge developed specialist propeller designs to suit each of the major markets from quiet , smooth propellers for Superyachts to high speed high performance propellers for interceptors and OPV ’ s . The arrival of the C ’ Foil design marked a step change in propeller designs . Focussed on high speed applications it has an improved , anti-cavitation , blade section shape which increases thrust and improves propeller performance and efficiency . Independent computer modelling and numerous comparative sea trials have shown that this ground breaking design generates more thrust and efficiency compared to standard propeller designs , providing the operator with an improvement in performance and fuel economy .

Tubacex and SMS Group strengthen innovation in Abu Dhabi

Tubacex recently shared insights into its enduring partnership with SMS Group and the ambitious projects through an interview conducted with the Senior Supply Chain & Operations Consultant , Javier Martínez-Conde . As a global leader in advanced stainless steels and special alloys , it operates across over 30 countries , ensuring innovation , sustainability , and securing energy supply are at the heart of everything it does . The longstanding partnership with SMS Group has consistently enhanced production capabilities , particularly with the introduction of state-of-the-art technology such as cold pilger mills . It is particularly excited about the strategic expansion in Abu Dhabi . The company is set to launch a new CRA OCTG pipe finishing and threading plant in alignment with the decadelong supply agreement with ADNOC Group . This USD 100M investment highlights the commitment to localizing production and bolstering the region ’ s energy sector . The new KPW 290 L cold pilger mill at this facility will significantly boost the production capabilities , particularly for high-alloy stainless steel tubes essential for sour gas environments .

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