From material to part : a fully controlled manufacturing cycle
At Vulkam, part performance relies not only on the shaping process, but above all on the design of the alloys themselves. Each step production, thermomolding, machining, is managed in-house, ensuring quality, reproducibility, and performance.
−36% energy
to corrosion, wear, and scratches
±3µm precision
straight from the mold
−97% shavings
comparative study with a lens machined from a Ti6Al4V titanium bar
10× more durable
than conventional metal
Each step is performed in-house, guaranteeing full traceability, stable lead times, and conforming parts from the first production run.
Pure metals melted at high temperatures. Composition defined according to specifications.
Patented vertical injection ultra-fast cooling. ± 10 µm precision.
Finishing according to required tolerances. Integrated production line. → Functional part
Amorphous metallurgy is based on specific alloy formulations designed to break the crystalline structure of the material and prevent its reformation during shaping. Vulkam offers 3 patented alloy families, based on niobium, zirconium, copper, and nickel.
Production involves selecting and dosing pure metals to create the alloy with the desired properties. Far more than a technical recipe, each element is chosen for its availability, price stability, and geopolitical supply reliability.
This approach gives our clients a controlled supply chain, eliminating supply disruption risks and limiting exposure to raw material price fluctuations.
Vulkam carries out its formulations on proprietary equipment. Input: pure metals. Output: calibrated billets, at the right composition, uncontaminated, ready for thermomolding.
The Vulkam Shaping Process
The calibrated billets are processed in a second machine: melted, then injected vertically into a metal mold, using a proprietary Vulkam process. This is where the transformation into amorphous material takes place: the liquid metal is cooled quickly enough that atoms do not have time to organize into a crystalline structure.
By precisely controlling shaping and cooling conditions, the Vulkam thermomolding process prevents the formation of a conventional crystalline structure, yielding an amorphous atomic structure with exceptional properties.
Vertical Injection: A Differentiating Element (Patented)
Vertical injection molding guarantees optimal metallurgy inside the part and, consequently, the best possible properties for your parts. This technology is the subject of a patent.
Finishing and precision
When tolerances or geometry require it, a machining step completes the manufacturing cycle. This step is not systematic: the native precision of thermomolding (±10µm) means many parts can be used directly without post-processing.
Vulkam has a fully integrated value chain for machining amorphous metal alloys, ensuring agility, responsiveness, confidentiality, and innovation at every step.
High-precision molding (±10 µm)
Efficient and fast production
Production of complex shapes
Reduction in machining operations and waste
Control of the material lifecycle and optimized recycling
High-quality surface finishes (Ra<0.4µm)
FAQ
Yes. The efficiency and speed of the process, combined with native precision, make it a particularly well-suited solution for large-volume production.
Fewer rejects, fewer replacements, less machining, fewer suppliers to manage. Over the component lifecycle, the balance consistently favors Vulkalloys®.
Just one. From formulation to delivered part. Production, thermomolding, machining: everything is at Vulkam. No subcontractors, no weak link in the chain, one responsibility, ours.
No. The precision of thermomolding allows many parts to be used directly without post-processing. Machining only applies when tolerances or geometry require it.
Quality is ensured through in-house production control, precise chemical composition monitoring, and processes that guarantee high material homogeneity. Each alloy is designed to be stable, reproducible, and industrially reliable.
Yes. This is one of the key strengths of our technology. We adjust the Vulkalloys® formulation according to your specifications: mechanical strength, elasticity, wear or corrosion resistance.
We support you from A to Z, with clear milestones. From the first sample to full production, every step is tracked, documented, and validated together. You are not jumping into the unknown, you are moving forward with a clear roadmap.
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