Metal powder recovery system after 3d printing
Handling excess metal powder after 3D printing presents challenges, such as contamination and waste management, that necessitate effective reprocessing and reclaiming solutions for optimal material reuse.
Efficiently reclaim and process metal powder
The PowTReX system by Volkmann is designed to handle the efficient recovery of excess metal powder from additive manufacturing processes. Utilizing an integrated vacuum conveyor, the system transports unused powder directly from 3D printing build chambers. It features a high-throughput sieve to separate oversized particles and agglomerates from the powder, ensuring its purity for reuse. The sieved powder can then be filled into containers or conveyed to downstream equipment through a pipeline. The closed system design offers a high level of safety by preventing powder exposure to personnel. The PowTReX family includes variations such as the standard PowTReX for high throughput and large volume 3D printers, and the PowTReX basic, which is tailored for small to medium 3D printers. Both models feature ATEX certification for use with dust-explosive powders and offer customizable options to meet specific requirements.
Benefits
- High throughput sieving for efficient powder recovery
- Prevents powder contamination and waste
- Enhanced safety with closed system design
- ATEX certified for handling dust-explosive powders
- Customizable solutions for specific needs