Broder Metals Group uses advanced melting technology to convert metal scrap into high quality powders for additive manufacturing (AM) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP).
The company recently launched a new powder division and will be showcasing its capabilities and products on Stand L192 at Advanced Engineering.
Based in Sheffield since its inception in 2003, Broder is a stockist and distributor of high specification stainless steel, nickel alloys and super alloys to UK, European, and Worldwide markets for oil & gas, motorsport, aerospace and nuclear.
The products offered are Round Bar (12.7mm – 308.4mm), Powder, Forgings, Flanges and Sheets/Plate. In addition, it can provide additional testing via its Special Processing Department including witnessing with the intent of EN ISO 10204 3.2 by such as Lloyds, TUV or Bureau Veritas.
Broder Powder offers a diverse range of metal powders and alloys for Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP), along with next-generation alloy development maximizing the potential benefits and solutions that AM and PM-HIP can deliver. It has also secured a strategic partnership with 6K Additive, based in the USA as its official UK and Ireland distributor . All Broders powders are produced with 6K’s revolutionary UniMelt ® Plasma Production System.
This cutting-edge technology converts metal scrap and end-of-life parts into high-quality powders such as nickel, titanium and refractory alloys, while drastically reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions compared to traditional methods. This innovation is a leap forward in performance and a stride towards a more sustainable future.
Broder says it is committed to providing its global customers with world-beating customer service through direct support, metallurgy and its AM expertise.
It has held ISO 9001 since 2005, gained AS9120 Aerospace approval in 2019 and all the material it sells has full traceability and complete certification.
Over 40% of sales are to export markets and Broder has in-house expertise in export, regulations, shipping, and declaration compliance.