FASTRAM project offers alternative to WC-Co hardmetals for mining sector

摘要

Powder Metallurgy parts maker AMES, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, has collaborated with partners in the FASTRAM initiative, including Tecnalia in Spain, Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre, Exote Ltd and Metso, in a project which aims to develop new, sustainable materials to replace existing hardmetals in the production of tools for use in mining applications. The resulting materials are said to reduce energy consumption by 20%, lower manufacturing costs and improve environmental impact.