Global Electron Beam Machining Market By Equipment (Cathode, Annular Bias Grid, Other Equipment), By Application (Welding, Surface Treatment, Drilling), By End-Use Industry (Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Marine), By Region, and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2019-2028

Introduction–

Electron beam machining is a thermal machining process, in which, high-velocity electrons are focused in the shape of a narrow beam in this technique, which is then subsequently used to heat and melt various metals for machining purposes. This method is utilized in a variety of applications including drilling, cutting, annealing, and welding. Electrons strike the work piece at a high velocity during electronic beam machining.

When an electron collides with a work piece, its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy. This thermal or heat energy is utilized in the melting and vaporization of a work piece.

Vacuum conditions help to reduce air molecule contamination. When an air molecule comes into contact during this process, electrons tend to lose its kinetic energy. In order to avoid such contaminations, these processes are carried out in vacuum environment conditions.

Electronic beam machines have the ability to carry out machining operations for smaller components. These machines operate with high accuracy and fine surface finishes. Electronic beam machining can be used for the machining of highly reactive metals, such as Magnesium (Mg) and Aluminum (Al).

Apart from this, Electron Beam Machining is used in the joining of similar as well as dissimilar metals. This technology has a wide area of applications in industries, such as the automobile, aerospace, marine industry, etc.

Electron beam welding is a high-tech joining solution for all metals, including the welding of incompatible metals, which is its primary benefit. In several sectors, electron beam welding is regarded as the most cost-effective and precise welding method for mass production, as it generates high-quality, thin welds.

Detailed Segmentation

Based on Equipment:

• Cathode
• Annular Bias Grid
• Other Equipment

Based on Application:

• Welding
• Surface Treatment
• Drilling

Based on End-Use Industry:

• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Marine
• Other End-Use Industries

Based on Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Market Dynamics

Electon beam machining is widely used in a variety of industries due to its fast machining speed and low cost. The increased demand for welding and surface heat treatment procedures for automotive components such as gears, turbochargers, and shafts. Electronic beam machining provides alternative micromachining technologies, which in turn, is expected to further propel market growth prospects for this industry.

The growing demand for high-speed welding, surface finishing, and the drilling of materials across various industries, as well as the demand for the high-quality welding of critical components in the aerospace and automotive industries, the machining of highly reactive and dissimilar materials, high-speed machining with less distortion, and the need for a good surface finish, are some of the influencing factors resulting in additional revenue growth for this market.

The adoption of available machinery due to its high machining speed and cost-effective technique, the increase in the demand for welding and surface heat treatment for gear components, turbochargers, shafts, and others, are elements likely to boost the revenue growth of the electron beam machining market.

Additionally, the cost effectiveness of welding operations for large-scale manufacturing is another element positive influencing market growth prospects for this industry.

The easy availability of alternate technologies, as well as the production of X-rays during the welding process, are certain market constraints for the electron beam machining industry.

This requires large capital investments, as well as the need for highly qualified professionals and a limited number of available workplaces, are some of the most crucial impeding factors that are expected to disrupt this market’s economic growth.

Competitive Landscape

• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• pro-beam
• Sciaky Inc.
• Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
• Bodycote
• Sodick
• Focus GmbH
• Ravenscourt Engineering
• AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute
• Evobeam GmbH
• JOSCH Strahlschweißtechnik GmbH
• Creative Group
• Acceleron Inc.
• EB Industries.
• B.C. Instruments
• JOINING TECHNOLOGIES
• KFMI

Key developments

In 2018, Global Beam Technologies (Germany) became a market leader in the electron beam machining sector. In addition, this firm is a prominent provider of a wide range of electron beam technology applications such as drilling, welding, and surface treatment.

PTR Strahltechnik is a machine manufacturer that designs and manufactures machinery for the automobile sector. PTR Precision Technologies offers electron beam welding services for power generation, aerospace, and electronics, among other industries.

In 2018, Mitsubishi became one of the leading suppliers in the global electron beam machining market. The company designs, manufactures, develops and sells electrical and electronic equipment.

It primarily operates through energy and electric systems, industrial automation systems, information and communication systems, electronic devices, and home appliances, among other segments. Currently, the company has eight businesses, namely, Power Systems, Factory Automation (FA), Power Devices, Automotive Equipment, Transportation Systems, Building Systems, Space Systems, and Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems.

The factory automation business segment provides electron beam machines for the purposes of welding, surface treatment, as well as brazing. The company supplies its electron beam machines for the automotive and the electronics industries.

For the Global Electron Beam Machining Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: