Unlocking Industry-Wide Innovation with advanced manufacturing technology
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology isn’t limited to a single sector; it has transformative applications across many industries. We at Apex are always eager to explore new opportunities for innovation and would be delighted to discuss how we can elevate your specific needs.
An example is 3D printing in the consumer goods sector, where Apex’s cutting-edge Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology. Leveraging proprietary process parameters, we achieve unparalleled quality while significantly lowering production costs. Whether you’re in the ideation phase or moving toward serial production, our seasoned Application Engineers offer expert support at every step. Realise cost-effective, high-quality consumer products like never before, supported by our technical prowess from concept to completion.
Timely Precision
Apex is proud to have partnered with Apiar London in the development and manufacturing of their exquisite titanium watches. We produced intricate components with exceptional precision and durability using our advanced Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology and proprietary process parameters. These capabilities enabled Apiar London to realise their vision of high-quality, intricately designed titanium watches that are both visually stunning and mechanically sound.
Materials
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Titanium Alloys: Ti6Al4V Gr 23 ELI
The Ti6Al4V GR23 ELI alloy is a high-purity titanium alloy distinguished by its low levels of interstitial impurities like oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen. Its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for automotive and aerospace applications requiring lightweight structures. Enhanced ductility and fracture toughness, as well as strong corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, expand its use to surgical and dental applications.
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Steels: 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel
The 316L alloy is a specialised form of austenitic stainless steel, primarily constituted of iron and alloyed with up to 18% chromium, 14% nickel, and 3% molybdenum, among other trace elements. Distinguished as an extra-low carbon variant of the standard 316 alloy, it offers enhanced resistance to sensitization, which is carbide precipitation at grain boundaries. This feature contributes to the alloy’s commendable weldability, as well as its superior resistance to stress rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.
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Aluminium Alloys: AlSi10Mg
AlSi10Mg is composed of aluminium, enriched with up to 10% silicon, along with traces of magnesium, iron, and other minor elements. Silicon contributes to the alloy’s enhanced hardness and strength through the formation of Mg2Si precipitates.