Volkmann’s PowTReX Rolls to 3D Printers for Easy Installation, Movement
The metal powder transfer and recovery system now features a mobility package as standard, making it easier for companies to automate the powder transfer, extraction and sieving processes at multiple printers without investing in multiple machines.
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The PowTReX metal powder transfer and recovery system from Volkmann comes set on casters for easy movement to 3D printers. Photo Credit: Volkmann
Volkmann’s PowTReX metal powder transfer and recovery system now features a mobility package as standard. Provided as a convenience for easy movement and installation, the mobility package enables 3D printing and other additive manufacturing (AM) companies to automate the powder transfer, extraction and sieving processes at multiple printers without investing in multiple machines.
The portable PowTReX system automatically transfers 3D printing powders from a container or supply hopper to a printer; extracts and sieves unused powder after a completed build job to remove oversize particles; and collects the sieved powder for return into the process.
Integrated with the company’s pneumatic vacuum transfer technology, the mobile PowTReX unit is set on durable, nonmarking, antistatic casters with polypropylene wheels as standard to help prevent static buildup. A removable powder collection hopper that stages sieved powders for return to storage or to the AM process also comes set on a choice of casters for easy access and installation flexibility.
It is said the PowTReX system is explosion-proof by design and earned the ATEX certification as suitable for use in hazardous environments in both inert and non-inert conditions. The company says the powder recovery system may be customized to suit virtually any AM installation.
- For more details on Volkmann’s PowTReX automated transfer, recovery and extraction system, read this article detailing how it’s designed to offer safe metal powder transfer, recovery and extraction systems for additive manufacturing.
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