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Globus Metal Powders

High-Performance Metal Powders for Electron Beam Melting

At Globus Metal Powders, we produce ultra-clean, high-purity metal powders engineered for Electron Beam Melting (EBM), an advanced additive manufacturing (AM) process that uses a high-energy electron beam to fully melt metal powder under vacuum. This process builds parts layer by layer, producing fully dense, high-strength metal components with excellent metallurgical bonding and minimal residual stress.

Unlike laser-based additive processes, EBM operates in a high-vacuum environment, making it particularly suitable for reactive materials such as titanium alloys and high-temperature nickel-based superalloys. The vacuum atmosphere prevents oxidation, allowing for exceptional microstructural control and purity. The choice of powder is therefore critical: particle morphology, oxygen content, and flowability all directly affect layer uniformity, melting behaviour, and final part density. 

Globus powders are optimised for EBM through spherical morphology, tight particle size distribution, and ultra-low oxygen content, ensuring smooth powder flow, consistent melting, and predictable densification. The result is high-quality components with uniform microstructure, dimensional precision, and mechanical performance suitable for the most demanding applications. 

ADVANTAGES OF GLOBUS POWDERS IN EBM

1. Optimised Particle Size and Shape 

  • Spherical particles enable consistent layer deposition and uniform energy absorption from the electron beam. 
  • Controlled size distribution ensures predictable packing density and even melting behaviour. 

2. Ultra-Low Oxygen and High Purity 

  • EBM operates under vacuum, so powder purity is critical. 
  • Globus powders maintain exceptionally low oxygen and contamination levels, minimising oxide inclusions and improving fatigue and tensile performance. 

3. Excellent Flowability and Consistent Layering 

  • Promotes stable powder spreading and layer uniformity, reducing the risk of uneven melting or porosity. 
  • Ensures smooth surface finish and precise dimensional accuracy across layers. 

4. Predictable Melting and Solidification 

  • Globus powders are engineered for consistent melt pool dynamics, supporting uniform grain structures and mechanical homogeneity. 
  • The result is fully dense, defect-free components with excellent reproducibility. 

5. Batch-to-Batch Consistency and Traceability 

  • Reliable chemistry and controlled powder parameters enable repeatable manufacturing outcomes. 
  • Essential for industries where material certification and performance validation are mandatory. 

APPLICATIONS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

EBM is widely adopted for high-value, mission-critical components, where material integrity and performance are paramount:
  • Aerospace: turbine blades, brackets, and structural parts made from high-temperature superalloys and titanium. 
  • Medical: orthopaedic implants, spinal cages, and patient-specific components requiring biocompatibility and fatigue resistance. 
  • Defence: lightweight, durable parts for advanced systems and propulsion components. 
  • Energy & Power Generation: high-strength components capable of withstanding thermal and mechanical stress. 

By using Globus powders, manufacturers benefit from improved process stability, superior surface finish, and consistent part quality, achieving high-density, mechanically reliable components ready for end-use applications.

APPLICATIONS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

WHY CHOOSE GLOBUS METAL POWDERS

Globus powders provide the material foundation for precision, reliability, and repeatability in Electron Beam Melting, enabling manufacturers to produce high-performance components with confidence.

OUR METAL POWDERS

Explore our GMP® metal powders suitable for this manufacturing process.

GMP® P92™

GMP® P92™ from Globus Metal Powders is a chromium-molybdenum ferritic-martensitic steel…

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GMP® F75™

GMP® F75™ from Globus Metal Powders is a cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr)…

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GMP® 939™

GMP® 939™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-cobalt superalloy powder…

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GMP® 415™

GMP® 415™ (X3CrNiMo13-4) from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic stainless steel powder…

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GMP® 36™

GMP® 36™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-iron (FeNi36) alloy…

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GMP® 02-833™

GMP® 02-833™ from Globus Metal Powders is a premium nickel-aluminium bronze…

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GMP® SA508™

GMP SA508™ from Globus Metal Powders is a low-alloy steel powder…

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GMP® 300M™

GMP® 300M™ from Globus Metal Powders is a high-strength, low-alloy steel powder optimised for…

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GMP® M300™

GMP® M300™ from Globus Metal Powders is a premium maraging steel…

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GMP® Alloy X™

GMP® Alloy X™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-cobalt superalloy…

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GMP® 13-8MO™

GMP® 13-8Mo™ from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder…

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GMP® 15-5PH™

GMP® 15-5PH™ from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder…

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GMP® 17-4PH™

GMP® 17-4PH™ from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder…

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GMP® EUROFER97™

GMP® EUROFER97™ from Globus Metal Powders is a ferritic-martensitic steel powder…

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GMP® 316L™

GMP® 316L™ from Globus Metal Powders is a low-carbon austenitic…

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GMP® 718™

GMP® 718™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-iron superalloy powder…

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GMP® 625™

GMP® 625™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum superalloy powder…

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