Heeger Materials Blog

This article introduces the Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP), a method for producing high-purity, spherical metal powders. It covers the process workflow, advantages, applications in industries like aerospace and additive manufacturing, and current challenges.

This article explains the RF Plasma Spheroidization process for refining metal and ceramic powders, highlighting its key features, advantages, and applications in industries such as additive manufacturing, thermal spraying, and powder metallurgy.

This article explains the Gas Atomization (GA) process for producing high-quality spherical metal powders, highlighting its benefits, key characteristics, and applications in industries such as additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and thermal spraying.

This article explains the Water Atomization (WA) process for producing metal powders, focusing on its benefits, key characteristics, and applications in industries like powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing.

This guide covers the types of ceramic crucibles—alumina, zirconia, boron nitride, and graphite—highlighting their properties and ideal uses in high-temperature and chemical applications. It helps you choose the right crucible for efficient, reliable processes.