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Morgan Technical Ceramics has revealed new dimensional capabilities for the production of pre-sintered preforms or PSPs. From the Wesgo Metals manufacturing plant in Hayward, California these pre-sintered preforms will be produced for a wide range of high temperature applications, especially in the aerospace industry where it provides a cost effective solution for turbine maintenance tasks.

PSPs are manufactured from a customised composition of brazing and superalloy powders and are preformed into shapes specific to the task in hand, for example repairing or replacing damaged jet engine components. Porosity of these materials is a low 2% whilst the minimal shrinkage can be considered a significant advantage in high temperate environments, particularly within turbines where temperatures regularly reach 1300⁰C.

The Hayward California site has now expanded its manufacturing capabilities; particularly in the plate thicknesses PSPs will be available. As well as plate, MTC is able to offer PSPs as cut, curved and tapered preforms as well as a PSP paint and paste. The latter, paste and paint are particularly useful in repairing worn or damaged components in compact, hard to reach areas. MTC can also offer bespoke manufacturing processes to clients to ensure they have the right shapes and compositions for their needs.

General Manager for MTC, Mark Miklos emphasised this client focussed approach describing Morgan Technical Ceramics as “flexible, adaptable and responsive, enabling us to develop tailor-made solutions for customers.”The expanded manufacturing capabilities of the Hayward site are enviable, particularly when they are combined with material sourcing from one of the world’s leading advanced materials companies, making MTC a first choice for pre-sintered forms.