Metal powder recovery system after 3d printing
Effectively reclaim and purify metal powders after 3D printing to enhance component quality and maximize material usage, ensuring your production line runs efficiently and safely with minimal waste.
Conveys, Sieves, and Reclaims Metal Powders
The PowTReX series from Volkmann is engineered to efficiently reclaim excess metal powders used in additive manufacturing and metal 3D printing. This system integrates vacuum conveying, sieving, and storage, helping manufacturers like those in aerospace and automotive sectors reclaim and purify metal powders for reuse. The PowTReX effectively conveys powder from 3D printers or unpacking stations into its buffer container, where sieves remove oversized particles and contaminants. It offers high throughput, handling up to 600 kg/h of stainless steel powder and 300 kg/h of aluminum powder, ideal for large printers and multi-machine setups. Equipped with integrated vacuum conveyors and an ultrasonic-excited sieve, the system ensures optimal loading and separation. The PowTReX runs in both manual and automated operations, and an optional inert gas setup is available for sensitive powder handling. Certified for dust explosion risk (ATEX), it emphasizes safety and reliability. Additionally, the system’s customizable options allow it to meet specific production requirements, supported by Volkmann’s engineering expertise.
Benefits
- Enhances productivity by rapidly reclaiming and purifying excess metal powders.
- Decreases material costs through efficient powder sieving and reuse.
- Safeguards personnel from dust explosion risks with ATEX certification.
- Minimizes downtime with high throughput suited for large-scale operations.
- Offers flexible integration options to fit diverse production environments.
- Applications
- Aluminum powder,Metal powders,3d printing,Additive manufacturing,Stainless steel powder
- End products
- Metal prototypes,Aerospace parts,3d printed metal components,Industrial machinery components,Automotive components,Complex geometric metal structures,Medical implants,Custom jewelry,Stainless steel 3d printed objects,Aluminum 3d printed parts
- Steps before
- Manual unpacking after 3D printing,Aspiration into the system from 3D printer,Suction from build frame,Suction lance in glove box,Suction from container or bottle,Powder extraction from IBC container,Powder handling in buffer container
- Steps after
- Conveying to downstream machines,Filling purified powder into bottles or containers,Material discharge into fixed pipeline,Weighing of processed powder
- Input ingredients
- build excess metal powder,unused metal powder,oversized particles,agglomerates,metal powders with dust-explosive risks
- Output ingredients
- purified metal powder,recycled metal powder,powder in bottles,powder in containers,separated oversized particles,separated agglomerates
- Market info
- Volkmann is known for manufacturing vacuum conveying systems, specializing in pneumatic conveying of bulk materials. Their reputation for innovative and reliable equipment solutions in various industries positions them as a trusted provider for engineered-to-order material handling systems.
- Conveying capacity
- up to 1,000 kg/h (stainless steel powder)
- Throughput
- Stainless steel powder
- Aluminum powder
- ca. 300 kg/h
- Integrated buffer tank volume
- Gross volume
- Usable capacity
- 27 L
- Operation under inert gas
- Optional (variant PowTReXi)
- Vacuum pump type
- Multijector,alternatively electric rotary claw pump
- Pipeline conveying length
- up to 25 meters
- Sieving system
- Ultrasonic excited sieve
- Material discharge method
- Into bottles or containers
- Fixed pipe to downstream station
- Sieve throughput capacity
- High throughputs achieved via ultrasonic generator
- Automation level
- Touch panel with visualization and selector switch
- Vacuum conveyor
- Integrated conveyor
- Working Mechanism
- Vacuum conveying
- Integrated Steps
- Aspiration,sieving,filling
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Continuous
- Automation Level
- PLC with touch panel
- Conveying Capacity
- Up to 1,000 kg/h (stainless steel powder)
- Simultaneous Filling and Sieving
- Yes
- Operation Under Inert Gas
- Optional
- Cleaning Method
- Manual
- Protection Level
- Closed system,ATEX certified
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Tank shape
- Rectangular or Cylindrical
- Feed method
- Manual suction,direct conveying
- Discharge method
- Into bottles or containers,pipe to downstream station
- Control panel type
- Touch panel with visualization
- Custom design
- Available for special requirements
- Control panel type
- Touch panel with visualization
- Connectivity
- DCS signals 24 DC,OPC-UA optional
- Integration possibilities
- Downstream machine connection via pipeline
- Operation under inert gas
- Optional (variant PowTReXi)