Additive Manufacturing Metal Powders

Metal Powders for Industrial and Medical Additive Manufacturing

MetcoAdd™ and MetcoMed™ metal powders are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and medical additive manufacturing. Designed for consistency, purity, and reliable processability, these powders support both powder bed fusion and powder fed AM processes, enabling the production of high performance components with complex geometries. With a broad portfolio of nickel‑, cobalt‑, steel‑ and titanium‑based chemistries, Oerlikon Metco supports additive manufacturing applications across aerospace, energy, automotive, general engineering, and medical industries.

MetcoAdd™ Powders for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

MetcoAdd™ powders are designed for industrial‑scale additive manufacturing, where reproducibility, material quality, and performance at operating conditions are critical. Optimized particle size distributions and controlled powder characteristics support stable processing and consistent part quality.

Supported AM technologies include:	Typical application requirements addressed:
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF‑LB)	High strength and creep resistance at elevated temperatures
Powder‑fed laser processes	Optimized thermal conductivity
Hybrid manufacturing routes	Lightweight design through complex internal structures
	Reduced post‑processing and assembly steps

MetcoAdd™ powders are used in demanding additive manufacturing applications where conventional manufacturing processes reach their limits.

MetcoAdd™ Metal Powder Portfolio

Nickel	Cobalt	Iron	Titanium
MetcoAdd 718C MetcoAdd 718F MetcoAdd 738LC-A MetcoAdd 625A MetcoAdd H6282-A MetcoAdd 6022A MetcoAdd HX-D MetcoAdd HX-L MetcoAdd H23X-A MetcoAdd NiCP-A MetcoAdd 939-A	MetcoAdd 75A MetcoAdd 76A-1 MetcoAdd MM509-A	MetcoAdd 316L-A MetcoAdd 316L-D MetcoAdd 15-5PH-A MetcoAdd 15-5PH-B MetcoAdd 17-4PH-A MetcoAdd 17-4PH-D MetcoAdd C300-A MetcoAdd H13-A MetcoAdd H13-B	MetcoAdd Ti-64 G23-E MetcoAdd Ti-64 G5-B MetcoAdd Ti-64 G5-C

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Proven Industrial Applications

MetcoAdd™ powders are used in demanding additive manufacturing applications where conventional manufacturing processes reach their limits.

Rocket Nozzles – Regenerative Cooling Designs

AM printed Rocket Nozzle

Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF‑LB), MetcoAdd 718C enables the production of rocket nozzles with integrated regenerative cooling channels. Additive manufacturing allows complex internal geometries that support weight reduction, improved thermal management, and reduced lead times.
Thermal barrier coatings and corrosion‑ and wear‑resistant coatings can be applied to enhance component performance in extreme operating environments.

Key benefits:

Complex internal cooling structures
Reduced mass and improved payload efficiency
Integrated design without weld seams

AM Turbine Blade

Hollow Turbine Blades – Power Generation

For turbine blades operating at elevated temperatures, MetcoAdd 718C supports the additive manufacturing of optimised internal cooling topologies that cannot be produced conventionally. Additive manufacturing enables mass reduction, which directly contributes to improved creep performance and component lifetime.

Key benefits:

Optimized internal cooling efficiency
Reduced component weight
Improved performance and durability through integrated AM design

Seal Segments – Gas Turbine Engines

Seal segments manufactured using MetcoAdd 718C benefit from additive manufacturing’s ability to integrate 3D structured seal lands and internal features. Combined with thermal spray coating technologies, this approach supports high‑temperature abradable sealing solutions.

Key benefits:

High creep and fatigue strength at elevated temperatures
Integrated seal geometries
Rapid turnaround for prototype and series components

AM printed Gas Turbine Seal Segment

AM printed Double-walled Exhaust Nozzle

Double Walled Engine Nozzles

Additive manufacturing enables thin‑walled, double‑walled nozzle structures with open internal channels and self‑supporting features. With MetcoAdd 718C, components can be produced as single‑piece designs, reducing supports, post‑processing, distortion, and overall weight.

Key benefits:

Thin‑walled, lightweight designs
Self‑supporting geometries
Reduced build time, cost, and material usage

MetcoMed™ Powders for Medical Additive Manufacturing

MetcoMed™ powders are engineered for medical additive manufacturing applications, with a focus on biocompatibility, traceability, and batch‑to‑batch consistency. These materials are suitable for laser powder bed fusion and support the production of reliable medical components.

Medical portfolio:	Key Characteristics:
Cobalt‑based: MetcoMed CoCr F75‑A	Excellent mechanical performance
Titanium‑based: MetcoMed Ti‑64 G23‑C	Consistent powder quality
	Designed to meet medical industry requirements

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MetcoMed™ AM Materials for Implants

Additive Manufacturing Metal Powders

MetcoAdd™ Powders for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

Supported AM technologies include:

Typical application requirements addressed:

MetcoAdd™ Metal Powder Portfolio

Proven Industrial Applications

Rocket Nozzles – Regenerative Cooling Designs

Hollow Turbine Blades – Power Generation

Seal Segments – Gas Turbine Engines

Double Walled Engine Nozzles

MetcoMed™ Powders for Medical Additive Manufacturing

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