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Höganäs Japan will exhibit at the 'WORLD PM 2024 (International Conference on Powder Metallurgy)' from October 14th. During the event, we will showcase our mixed solution "Starmix Nova," soft magnetic composite materials "Somaloy," and metal powders for 3D printers (including nickel, cobalt, steel, aluminum, copper, titanium, etc.). We invite you to stop by the Höganäs booth when you visit. We will also hold a seminar at the exhibition venue, and we look forward to seeing you there. 【Exhibition Overview】 Date: October 14 (Mon) to 16 (Wed), 2024, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day) Venue: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall A (Our booth number: 3-01) Admission: Free 【Our Seminar Overview】 Title: Contribution to sustainability by Höganäs Date: October 15 (Tue) 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM *For more details, please refer to the "PDF Download" for materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We offer a wide range of metal powder materials for metal 3D printers. On this page, we introduce two new products. ◎ 'Al-HS1 GA' This aluminum alloy powder is uniquely developed for the LPBF process. It achieves high strength through direct aging treatment after printing without using expensive materials. 【Features】 ■ High cost performance ■ Good flowability and spreadability ■ Suitable for use in high-temperature environments ◎ 'TS-CF1 VG' A new cobalt-free tool steel specially designed for additive manufacturing. It has high corrosion resistance and achieves a hardness level of up to 52HRC. 【Features】 ■ Exempt from specialized regulations as it does not contain cobalt ■ High chromium content provides good corrosion resistance ■ Suitable for tool applications as it reaches high strength and hardness after heat treatment *For more details, please refer to the documentation. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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"Astaloy CrS" is a low-Cr fully alloy powder that meets sustainability requirements. This product is an atomized low-Cr fully alloy powder made from iron scrap, and when sintered in a hydrogen/nitrogen atmosphere, it exhibits mechanical properties equivalent to those of Fe-Cu-C materials. Additionally, due to the absence of Cu, it is expected to have high dimensional stability and improved yield. Astaloy CrS is a material with low CO2 emissions. Heganes aims to achieve virtually zero CO2 emissions from Astaloy CrS by 2037, contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions in future sintered parts manufacturing! [Features] ■ Sustainable/Recyclable ■ Mechanical properties and machinability equivalent to (or better than) Fe-Cu-C ■ High dimensional stability *For detailed specifications, please download the PDF. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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Our company offers a wide range of metal powder materials for metal 3D printers, including nickel alloys, iron, and cobalt. With a wealth of experience as a supplier and a global sales and logistics network, we can provide high-quality metal powders with high liquidity and minimal satellites in a short delivery time. We contribute to improving productivity and quality in various applications utilizing additive manufacturing technology, including aerospace, energy sectors, dental prosthetics, semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts, and mold production. We will be exhibiting at "Formnext Forum Tokyo 2023" starting from September 28th (Thursday). 【Features】 ■ Providing metal powders at stable prices and delivery times ■ A rich lineup of over 25 types of AM powders ■ Custom development and customization available to meet needs ■ Our German factory supports manufacturing with a fossil fuel-free powder atomization process *We are currently offering a document introducing our product lineup and production system. You can view it via PDF download.

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Our company not only manufactures "iron powder for powder metallurgy" but also provides introductions to suitable materials and shares expertise related to manufacturing processes such as forming and sintering. In recent years, we established a Sintering Hub in China and welcomed Alvier PM-Technology, which offers powder metallurgy mold services, into our group. Furthermore, by collaborating with external partners, we provide a one-stop service from materials to prototypes, as well as support during and after mass production. We also offer careful advice for new entrants into the powder metallurgy industry. 【Service Contents】 ■ Prototype Development Support: Material and design proposals, prototype material supply, testing and microstructure observation. ■ Mass Production Launch: Mold and sintering technology services, proposals for machinability improvement materials. Additional support for manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, etc.) through external networks. ■ Conducting basic and applied courses on powder metallurgy, such as PM School, and quality investigations. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Ampergy(R)" is a powder and paste material used in solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells. Customization is possible for composition, particle size, powder specific surface area, viscosity, and more. We solve a wide range of challenges with proposals tailored to our customers. Additionally, we can provide samples starting from a minimum of 250g for evaluation purposes. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested. 【Features】 ■ Both powder and paste can be provided in mixing ratios according to your requirements. ■ We can accommodate settings for shrinkage during sintering as defined by the customer. ■ All powders are fine, micron-sized, and offered with high homogeneity and purity. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Our company manufactures "surface treatment powders" used for processes such as thermal spraying and build-up welding. We accommodate various treatments including high-speed flame spraying, plasma spraying, suspension spraying, cold spray, plasma powder build-up, and laser cladding. In addition to metals, we offer a wide variety of materials including ceramic composites such as cermets, and we can cater to various fields such as aerospace, energy, petrochemicals, automotive, construction and agricultural machinery, mining, steel, paper, printing, resins and films, and semiconductors. *We are currently offering a "Selection Guide" that includes our lineup of powders.

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"Intralube GS" is a mixed powder with high powder strength, making it easy to process molded bodies. The powder strength can be further improved by using heated mold forming. This reduces the risk of cracking during compression, contributing to increased productivity and reduced wear on processing tools. 【Features】 ■ Good filling and lubricating properties ■ Easy handling of powder and processing of molded bodies ■ Significantly reduces time and costs compared to conventional post-sintering processing ■ Reduces scrap rates of molded bodies *For more details, please download the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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A design report for an axial gap motor that effectively utilizes the three-dimensional magnetic properties of the soft magnetic composite 'Somaloy(R)' has been made publicly available on the website of JMAG, an electromagnetic field analysis software provided by JSOL. 【Items included in the design report】 - Description of 'Somaloy(R)' material and overview of core manufacturing process - Concept of axial gap motor - Motor specifications, shape, and list of components - Model set including coil arrangement and motor simulation results 【Specifications Overview 12 Slots / 10 Poles Open Slot】 SSAFM DSAFM Maximum Output 4.9kW 7.7kW Rated Torque 3.1Nm 5.1Nm Speed 6000rpm 6000rpm Dimensions 110mm 110mm Shaft Length 41mm 66.2mm ★ The design report can be downloaded for free with a free registration on the JMAG site ★ Even those who are not JMAG users can download it by registering for free, so please access the hyperlink to the official JMAG website below. *If you would like to try designing with the JMAG model, please contact us separately. ↓ JMAG Official Website ↓

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Höganäs is a specialized manufacturer of iron powder and metal powder, and we support the three-dimensional magnetic circuit design of axial gap motors (axial flux motors) improved by the soft magnetic composite material 'Somaloy(R)' using the electromagnetic field analysis software JMAG. **Overview of Axial Gap Motor Technical Design Support** ■ Design Topology Please refer to the lineup section below. ■ Basic Support - 3D magnetic circuit analysis using JMAG - 3D CAD modeling - Optimization using Mode Frontier - Winding design - Strength analysis ★ Free download of design examples for axial gap motors is currently available ★ By completing a simple registration on the JMAG site below, you can download design examples for single stator and single rotor types. *If you wish for other design topologies, please contact Heganes Japan.* https://www.jmag-international.com/jp/motordesign-material/hoganas_001/

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"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made from pure iron powder with an insulating coating, developed by our company as a world first. Through mold forming, it is possible to manufacture cores with three-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional magnetic properties. It is particularly useful for the development and manufacturing of high-spec soft magnetic cores required for miniaturization and high output in applications such as electric vehicles. 【Features】 　■ High compressibility allows for high permeability 　■ Enables three-dimensional magnetic circuit design, achieving miniaturization, lightweight, and cost reduction of products 　■ An insulating coating on pure iron powder results in low eddy current loss characteristics, achieving high efficiency in high-frequency ranges! 　■ Complex shapes can be formed without post-processing through net shaping 　　(Three-dimensional mechanical shapes that can be formed with uniaxial pressure) 【Grades】 　■ We offer a range of products covering from 100Hz for motor applications to up to 100kHz for reactor applications. ★ A catalog of "Somaloy(R)" is available for download via the button below.

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"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made of pure iron powder with an insulating coating, developed by our company as a world-first. [Main Needs for Automotive Reactors] - Low cost - Low loss - Miniaturization [Features and Benefits of Somaloy] - Each particle of pure iron is coated with an insulating layer, significantly reducing eddy current loss in the high-frequency range. - Being based on pure iron, it achieves high compressibility and easy handling, resulting in improved manufacturing efficiency. [Suitable Application Examples] - Boost reactors for DC/DC converters There is a proven track record of mass production using "Somaloy(R)" for automotive boost reactors! ★ We are currently offering the "Somaloy(R)" catalog without fail! ★ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us♪

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"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made from pure iron powder that we have developed and coated with insulation. We enable innovative motor designs that are not constrained by the limitations of electrical steel sheets, providing solutions to many challenges faced by our customers. 【Matching of Axial Gap Motors (Axial Flux Motors) Topology and "Somaloy(R)"】 　　■ Net shaping (3D mechanical shape that can be "unidirectionally pressed") 　　■ Realization of freedom in 3D magnetic circuit design 　　　☆ Achieving compactness, lightweight, and cost reduction that was difficult with conventional electrical steel materials☆ 【Grade】 　Covers from below 100Hz to 100kHz 【Advantages for Electric Motors】 　Reduction of dimensions and weight by up to 60% ☆ Technical design support for axial gap motors is also underway☆ 　・ 3D magnetic circuit analysis using JMAG 　・ 3D CAD modeling 　・ Optimization using Mode Frontier 　・ Winding design 　・ Strength analysis 　　 We will design according to your requirements. Please feel free to contact us. 　★ Catalogs for axial gap motors using "Somaloy(R)" are currently being distributed ★

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At Heganes Japan, we manufacture and sell high-quality "thermal spray powders" based on nickel, cobalt, and iron. We offer a wide range of application methods, including "powder welding," suitable for rebuilding small mold components; "flame spraying," which allows for metal bonding with the base material through fusing treatment; "high-speed flame spraying," which forms a dense coating without heat input; "plasma powder cladding," which is easy to automate for mass production; and "laser cladding," which enables ideal film formation for both small and large products by adjusting output and irradiation shape. **New Product AMPERIT(R)543 WC-42CrC-16Ni** This powder features a high nickel content of 16%, providing excellent ductility and low porosity. Its dense coating also offers good corrosion resistance, and with a density of 9.3g/m3, it achieves over 20% lower density compared to the standard WC-CrC-Ni 73/20/7, resulting in excellent cost benefits. *For more details and selection of the new product AMPERIT(R)543 WC-42CrC-16Ni, please refer to the PDF available for download.*

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Heganes Japan has inherited the STC business of H.C. Stark (Stark) in Germany and handles various high-quality fine ceramic powders. We offer advanced ceramic powder solutions with a rich lineup, including boron (crystalline/amorphous), borides (such as LaB6, TiB2), carbides (such as SiC, B4C), and nitrides (such as AlN, Si3N4). Customization is also possible to meet the unique specifications of our customers. We are giving away a catalog featuring over 90 types and grades of fine ceramic powders! Our new lineup of "ceramic powders/pastes for solid oxide fuel cells" is also included. 【Featured! Ceramic powders/pastes for solid oxide fuel cells】 - For screen printing, SOFC cathode materials, SOFC cathode contact layers, etc. - Fine powders with micron-sized particles. Chemically stoichiometric homogeneous and high purity. - Customizable. Particle size, powder specific surface area, and chemical properties can be adjusted according to your requirements. - Powder characteristics can be precisely specified. Settings for sintering shrinkage defined according to the system are possible. *For the lineup and details, please refer to the PDF available for download.

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This is an introduction to products handled by Heganes Japan, mainly from our factory in Germany. Heganes offers a wide range of products including cermets, oxides, MCrAlY, pure metals, and alloys. ■ Cermets WC-based, CrC-based, etc. ■ Oxides Cr2O3, Al2O3, ZrO2-Y2O3, etc. ■ MCrAlY CoNiCrAlY, NiCoCrAlY, NiCrAlY, etc. ■ Pure metals and alloys Molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, titanium, rhenium, silicon, nickel, NiCr, NiAl Alloy#6, 17-4 PH, 316L, 625, 718, C-276, etc. ■ Various certified materials for aircraft engines and gas turbines for power generation *For more details, please contact us. The downloadable PDF is available in English.

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This is an introduction to high-quality fine ceramic powders from H.C. Starck, a German company, handled by Heganes Japan. Heganes inherits the business of H.C. Starck, a comprehensive manufacturer of fine ceramic powders. We provide optimal solutions to our customers from a wide range of product offerings. ■ Boron Crystalline / Amorphous ■ Borides LaB6, TiB2, etc. ■ Carbides SiC, B4C, etc. ■ Nitrides AlN, Si3N4, etc. ■ Others Y2O3, MoSi2, etc. We also handle various other ceramic powders. Please feel free to contact us.

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Our company offers a wide range of "metal thermal spray and overlay powder" based on nickel, cobalt, and iron. We provide various application methods, including "powder welding," which is ideal for rebuilding small mold components; "flame spraying," which allows for bonding between the base material and metal through fusing treatment; "high-speed flame spraying," which can form a dense coating without heat input; and "plasma powder overlay," which is easy to automate for mass production. Additionally, "laser cladding" enables ideal film formation for both small and large products by adjusting output and irradiation shape. [Examples of Applications] ■ Laser Cladding ■ Flame Spraying ■ High-Speed Flame Spraying ■ Plasma Powder Overlay (PTA) *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us as well.

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Our company offers a wide range of "powder metallurgy iron powder" suitable for high-load sintered parts, formulated with iron as the base and combined with nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and other elements! The technology of powder metallurgy has an extremely high material yield and requires less energy, making it widely adopted in various fields, including the automotive industry, as a "green technology." By optimizing materials, process conditions, and design, it is possible to reduce processes such as gear cutting compared to steel materials. This also enables lightweight and compact designs, as well as reduced noise for gears. 【Benefits of Powder Metallurgy】 - No gear cutting or hobbing required! Processes can be shortened to less than 1/4. - Over 20% weight reduction is possible without additional processing such as hollowing or thinning. - The number of manufacturing equipment and installation space can be reduced, allowing for a 40% reduction in capital investment. - Compared to conventional methods, bending and impact stress can be alleviated by 15%.

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The "BrazeLet F300" is a stainless steel-based brazing material with excellent corrosion resistance and wettability. It achieves a lower price while having better wettability than nickel alloy brazing materials. It is suitable as a substitute for nickel brazing and copper brazing. In addition to powder for filling, it is also available in paste form. It supports various application methods such as dispensers, roller printing, screen printing, and spraying. 【Features】 ■ Equivalent properties to high-performance nickel-based brazing materials ■ Capable of accommodating wide gaps ■ Excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance ■ High bonding strength ■ Low price ★ We are currently offering the latest product catalog for free! You can view it immediately from the [Catalog Download].

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This is an introduction to the chemical and melting metallurgical applications of iron powder handled by Heganes Japan Co., Ltd.

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