Defying Gravity requires Defining Quality.
In aerospace, the equation is simple: reduce mass, increase thrust, and ensure zero failures. But executing that equation is the hardest engineering challenge on Earth.
At Layrr Materials, we supply the feedstock for the next generation of flight. From light-weighting lattice structures in satellites to printing monolithic combustion chambers for orbital rockets, our powders are engineered to withstand the most hostile environments known to physics—from the vacuum of space to the core of a jet turbine.
The LAYRR Mission: Flight-Ready Feedstock
Aerospace additive manufacturing (AM) is no longer about prototyping; it is about production. We support this transition by focusing on the three pillars of aerospace material science:
1. Thrust-to-Weight Optimisation
Every gram launched into orbit costs fuel. Our high-sphericity Aluminium and Titanium powders enable the printing of topology-optimised components—bionic structures that shave 40-60% of the weight off traditional machined parts without sacrificing stiffness.
2. High-Temperature Propulsion
Jet engines and rocket motors operate at the limit of thermal failure. We supply superalloys (Inconel, Hastelloy) characterised by low oxygen content and high purity. This ensures that printed parts maintain their creep rupture strength and fatigue resistance at temperatures exceeding 1000°C.
3. Supply Chain Agility
The "Digital Inventory" is real. Instead of warehousing thousands of spare brackets and clips, airlines and MROs (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) can print on demand. Layrr provides the consistent, certified powder supply that makes distributed manufacturing possible.
Critical Materials for Aerospace
We stock the standard alloys that fly today, and the developmental grades that will fly tomorrow.
Structural & Airframe
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Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5 & 23): The standard for critical structural components. High specific strength and excellent fatigue resistance. Used in landing gear knuckles, pylons, and fasteners.
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Aluminium AlSi10Mg: The go-to for non-structural and semi-structural housings, avionics cooling, and cabin brackets.
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Stainless Steel 17-4 PH: For high-strength actuators and corrosion-resistant linkages.
Propulsion & Engines
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Inconel® 718: The backbone of jet engines. Used for high-pressure turbine blades, compressor discs, and rocket motor casings.
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Hastelloy® X: Extreme oxidation resistance for combustion liners and flame holders.
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Copper (CuCrZr / Pure Cu): High thermal conductivity for regeneratively cooled rocket nozzles and heat exchangers.
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Cobalt Chrome (CoCrMo): Erosion resistance for guide vanes and hot-gas path components.
Applications in Action
1. Liquid Rocket Engines
The Challenge: Cooling a combustion chamber that burns hot enough to melt the engine itself. The Solution: Using LAYRR Copper or Inconel 718 to print monolithic chambers with internal "regenerative cooling channels"—intricate veins that cycle cold fuel around the engine to cool it. These geometries are impossible to machine; they must be grown.
2. Satellite Light-Weighting
The Challenge: Launch costs are astronomical ($/kg). The Solution: Using AlSi10Mg or Titanium to print antenna brackets and optical mounts using "lattice structures"—hollow, mesh-like interiors that provide structural rigidity with a fraction of the material.
3. Turbine Efficiency
The Challenge: Increasing engine efficiency requires higher burning temperatures. The Solution: Printing turbine blades with complex internal airflow cooling passages using Single Crystal ready superalloys or high-temp Inconel, allowing engines to run hotter and leaner.
The LAYRR Standard: Traceability
In aerospace, data is as important as the metal itself. We understand the requirements of AS9100 and Nadcap.
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Full Lot Traceability: Every kilogram of powder is traceable back to the master heat.
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Chemical Validation: Independent lab verification of chemistry (O, N, H levels) and density.
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Particle Characterisation: Laser diffraction analysis (PSD) provided with every shipment to ensure print consistency.
"We don't just sell powder. We sell the certainty that your part will perform at Mach 5."
Ready for Takeoff?
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Contact Our Engineering Team for Custom Alloys