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Scandium International Mining Corp. Signs Letter of Intent with AML Technologies to Test Scandium Alloys in 3D Printing Applications
Reno, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2018) - Scandium International Mining Corp . ( T...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Scandium International Mining Corp. Signs Letter of Intent with AML Technologies to Test Scandium Alloys in 3D Printing ApplicationsReno, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2018) - Scandium International Mining Corp. (TSX: SCY) (\"Scandium International\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent (\"LOI\") with AML Technologies (\"AML\"), an Adelaide, Australia based start-up company with proprietary technology for applying aluminium alloys to additive layer manufacturing processes, also commonly referred to as 3D printing. The LOI calls for the Company to supply aluminium-scandium alloys (\"Al-Sc\"), as wire, in relatively small amounts, for testing by AML in their proprietary metal additive manufacturing process, referred to as the WAM™ process. AML intends to report the results of the testing program utilizing scandium-containing alloys, as does SCY, upon completion of the testing period, which extends a minimum of 6 months.LOI AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:LOI defines work program to test scandium alloys in 3D printing applications,AML employs a wire-feed system, capable of making larger parts than typical,SCY to contribute scandium-containing alloys to the program, as wire, Al-Sc alloys have been made by SCY, as part of its Al-Sc development programs, AML has an excellent 3D printing platform to test scandium-containing alloys, Test results will be shared with SCY, andSuccessful test work program forms basis for future use of scandium alloy by AML.DISCUSSION:AML Technologies is commercializing a 3D printing metal additive manufacturing process, designed to operate at a speed that will enable manufacture of medium to relatively large engineered metal parts and structures at low cost. The WAM™ process combines an electric arc heat source with a wire-feed system, and a specifically programmed welding robot to manufacture parts from 3D computer-aided drawings. This is a near-net shape system, where final parts are then machine finished. In June 2017, AML Technologies was recognized by the Australian Government with a A$500,000 funding grant for furtherance of its work in this specific area of large parts metal print manufacturing. Both SCY and AML recognize the unique role scandium may well play in printing metal parts with aluminium feedstocks. After reviewing a number of technolo...