Using it’s Titomic Kinetic Fusion strategy, Titomic said it would be able to develop parts at a starting cost of AU$12,275 per part. The plan can metallurgically fuse dissimilar metals, beyond the capabilities of standard manufacturing. Upon successful completion of the trial, Titomic will negotiate a contract to supply OEM production of high-wear resistant parts to FLSmidth.
 
Jeff Lang, Managing Director of Titomic, said: “Titomic is pleased to partner with FLSmidth, the global leader in sustainable productivity to the mining industry to deliver TKF additive manufactured parts with real economical value to mining operations. The mining industries' equipment breakdowns are timely and expensive setbacks for operations and Titomic is well placed, as the global leader in industrial scale metal additive manufacturing, to partner with FLSmidth to provide next generation technologies for improved commercial gains of their customers.”
 
The parts manufactured using Titomic’s process are said to result in improved wear resistance for mining equipment, which will in turn reduce inventory and maintenance downtime. In its 8 July press release, the company said that lost production time in mining costs $3,000 per hour, with the total cost averaging $180,000 per incident.



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