Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. · OTC:LQMT
Liquidmetal Technologies — Investor Presentation (May 2014)
21 slides from Liquidmetal Technologies's investor presentation, May 8, 2014
Slide 1: Liquidmetal Technologies: The 3rd Revolution in Material Science
LIQUIDMETAL May 8, 2014 TECHNOLOGIES The 3rd Revolution™ in Material Science
Slide 2: Presentation Topics
Presentation Topics OTCQB: LQMT History of Liquidmetal…What is Amorphous Metal Characteristics and Properties of Amorphous Metals The Liquidmetal Manufacturing Process Basic Application Design Criteria Candidate Applications for Liquidmetal Liquidmetal Comparison to Other Metalworking Processes Liqu
Slide 3: Liquidmetal Technologies
Liquidmetal Technologies OTCQB: LQMT Corporate Headquarters Rancho Santa Margarita, California Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 3
Slide 4: Technology: History
Technology: History OTCQB: LQMT AuSi amorphous alloys discovered 109 pure metals 1962 required massive cooling rates 106 early metallic glasses Rc (K/s) Supported by NASA, Caltech- 103 formulated glass alloys with lower cooling rates (Rc ) circa 1993 100 Liquidmetal Alloys silicate glasses Liquidmet
Slide 5: LQMT: Intellectual Property
LQMT: Intellectual Property OTCQB: LQMT Over 63 U.S. patents owned or exclusively licensed in addition to foreign counterparts • Over 56 patent applications pending Patents cover composition, processing and application of our alloys NY000F28_e.jpg Continually increasing our patent portfolio Licensee
Slide 6: Characteristics and Properties of Amorphous Metals
Presentation Topic OTCQB: LQMT Characteristics and Properties of Amorphous Metals Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 6
Slide 7: Technology: Example Composition of an Alloy
Technology: Example Composition of an Alloy OTCQB: LQMT Principle Liquidmetal Alloy System Melting (°C): 1852 1453 1277 1083 1668 Density (g/cm3): 6.51 8.91 1.85 8.92 4.5 Alloy Melting Temperature: 720 °C Alloy Density: 6.04 g/cm3 Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 7
Slide 8: Technology: Amorphous Metal
Technology: Amorphous Metal OTCQB: LQMT Alloy in Molten State Liquidmetal Alloy Ordinary Alloys No phase transformation! Naturally Crystallize Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 8
Slide 9: Technology: Amorphous Metal
Technology: Amorphous Metal OTCQB: LQMT Crystalline Atomic Structure In their molten state, conventional alloys possess an “amorphous” or liquid-like molecular structure After cooling to a solid state, conventional alloys tend to crystallize into geometric atomic structures These structures can crea
Slide 10: Technology: Physical Properties
Technology: Physical Properties OTCQB: LQMT Strength Strength-to-Weight (MPa) 1640 (MPa.cm3/g) 272 790 870 180 112 83 57 150 159 Magnesium Aluminum Titanium Stainless Liquidmetal Magnesium Aluminum Titanium Stainless Liquidmetal Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Hardness Elasticity (Vickers) (% of Original Sh
Slide 11: Manufacturing: Advantages, As-Molded Surface Finish
Manufacturing: Advantages OTCQB: LQMT As-Molded Surface Finish Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 11
Slide 12: The Liquidmetal Manufacturing Process
Presentation Topic OTCQB: LQMT The Liquidmetal Manufacturing Process Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 12
Slide 13: Manufacturing: Overview
Manufacturing: Overview OTCQB: LQMT Raw Material Raw Ingots Mold As Molded End Components Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 13
Slide 14: Manufacturing Process
Manufacturing Process OTCQB: LQMT Engel Liquidmetal e-Motion metal molding machines produce high volumes of high precision, high strength parts with beautiful surface finish in a single step. No other high strength metal can be injection molded in this way. Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Prese
Slide 15: Basic Application Design Criteria
Presentation Topic OTCQB: LQMT Basic Application Design Criteria Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 15
Slide 16: Application Design Guidelines
Application Design Guidelines OTCQB: LQMT Part Size Up to ~80 grams Max dimension ~100 mm Minimum Radii Smallest typically 0.2 mm Draft Angles Outer: typically ~ 0.5 Inner: typically ~ 2.0 Wall Thickness Typically 1.0 – 4.0 mm Ejection Standard pins and blades Complete Design Guidelines Available at
Slide 17: Comparison to Other Metalworking Technologies
Presentation Topic OTCQB: LQMT Comparison to Other Metalworking Technologies Liquidmetal Technologies® - Customer Presentation Slide 17
Slide 18: Comparison to Other Processes
Comparison to Other Processes OTCQB: LQMT Amazing Dimensional Accuracy, near that of the mold, only 0.2% shrinkage Remarkable Repeatability, molding simulation software is leveraged to ensure proper mold designs Incredible Surface Finish, <2 Ra (micro inch), reflects the finish of the mold Unbeatabl
Slide 19: Comparison to Other Processes: Volume Ratio Efficiency & Shape Stability
Comparison to Other Processes OTCQB: LQMT Volume Ratio Efficiency & Shape Stability Component volume of feedstock material is only 9%. A significant amount of time and cost will be required to machine this product. The Liquidmetal process can generate this component in one efficient step with minima
Slide 20: Comparison to Other Processes
Comparison to Other Processes OTCQB: LQMT Investment Liquidmetal Die Casting MIM Casting Machining Low Cost/High Part Complexity Yes Yes Yes No No Fine Surface Finish <2.0 Ra (micro inches) without secondary Yes No No No Yes operations High Elastic Limit (2.0% Strain) Yes No No No No Single Process
Slide 21: Thank You!
Thank You! OTCQB: LQMT Liquidmetal Technologies Tom Steipp, President & CEO Paul Hauck, Vice President World-Wide Sales and Support Tony Chung, CFO Tel 949-635-2100 Investor Relations Tel 949-635-2120 Corporate Offices info@liquidmetal.com 30452 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 www.liquidm
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