Process Comparison
Amorphous Metal Molding uses a special alloy designed to have an amorphous atomic structure in a solid state. Small batches of feedstock are melted in a vacuum chamber to avoid contamination from Oxygen. The melted alloy is poured into the shot sleeve where a plunger pushes the material into a steel mold.
The Liquidmetal part comes out of the mold to net shape, great precision, and with full physical properties. Secondary processes to remove the part from the runner and overflows are necessary.