Amorphous Metal Molding

Amorphous Metal, or bulk metallic glass (BMG) as it is sometimes known, is a solid metallic material with disordered atomic-scale structure. Most metals are crystalline in their solid state, which means they have a highly ordered arrangement of atoms. Amorphous metals are non-crystalline and have a glass-like structure. The material structure also results in low shrinkage during cooling, and resistance to plastic deformation. The absence of grain boundaries, the weak spots of crystalline materials, leads to better resistance to wear and corrosion. Perhaps the most useful property of bulk amorphous alloys is that they are true glasses, which means that they soften and flow upon heating. This allows for easy processing, such as by injection molding, in much the same way as polymers. As a result, amorphous alloys have been commercialized for use in sports equipment, medical devices, and electronic equipment.

Liquidmetal Technologies provides advanced molding solutions for complex and high-performance metal parts.  Our Amorphous Metal Molding technology imparts uncompromising precision, strength and corrosion resistance for applications in a broad range of markets.