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[August 2006]
New Ceramic Form Set to Reduce Manufacturing Costs By Up to 50%
Morgan Advanced Ceramics has developed a new ceramic form for metal component manufacture. Unlike traditional high end alloy forms, the ceramic alternative - which is based on a chrome oxide/alumina or chrome oxide/silica composite - can be used for components up to 1.5m in length, without cracking or fissures and to a tolerance of +/- 0.1%.
In addition to offering increased flexibility of design, the high thermal conductivity and stability of the ceramic means it retains its shape for longer than high-end alloy. This, combined with the ability to release the finished component without excessive use of release agents and minimal attack to the metal surface finish, means it will reduce associated manufacturing costs by up to 50%, says the company.
"Manufacturers in all industries are under increased pressure to reduce costs while maintaining – and if possible improving – production," comments Simon Jones, Senior Sales Engineer, Morgan Advanced Ceramics. "Our ceramic form enables manufacturers to find a way to achieve this."
Already being used by one of the largest manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft in the world, the material is also being assessed by manufacturers in other industries, including automotive, chemical processing and molten metal processing who can also benefit from the material’s superior qualities.
Morgan Advanced Ceramics (MAC) has a comprehensive range of ceramic materials from which its products are manufactured. Supplying to a variety of demanding markets, the company says it has established an enviable reputation for providing value-added solutions through world-class research and development, innovative design and, perhaps most important of all, application engineering.
As a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Company, MAC forms part of the Morgan Technical Ceramics Group. The Group includes Morgan Electro Ceramics and from manufacturing locations in North America, Europe and Asia it supplies an extensive range of products, including ceramic components, braze alloys, ceramic/metal assemblies and engineered coatings.
www.morganadvancedceramics.com
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