Metal Powder Recovery Systems for 3D Printing

The MPRS uses a compressed gas-powered VAC-U-MAX venturi to vacuum metal powders from the AM printing bed. Powder is separated from the airstream by gravity-drop and a surface filter, then discharged into a surge hopper, which meters the powder onto the screen deck of the sieve. Here larger powders and agglomerations are separated from smaller particles; the smaller particles pass through the screen and the sieve outlet into the collection container (aided by an ultrasonic generator that enhances powder flow), making them immediately available for reuse. Typical metal powders include Inconel, Stainless Steel, Haynes 282 and Cobalt Chrome. Using vacuum, the system will extract the powder, convey it to a vacuum receiver and then discharge the powder into a sieve. The sieve will then discharge powder into a pail, drum or IBC - in an inert environment. FEATURES & BENEFITS: • Full powder recovery • NFPA 484-compliant • Recovers Iconel, Stainless Steel, Haynes 282 and Cobalt Chrome metal powders, including water-reactive powders • Reduces cross-contamination of powders • Screened powder is available for immediate reuse, blending with virgin materials, storage, or recycling • Minimizes operator exposure THE VAC-U-MAX DIFFERENCE: • Faster processing time • Also handles polymer powders and ceramics • Standard inert gas purge feature • Quick take-apart, no special tools needed • Low profile, mobile design • Made in the USA • Local product support • Full performance guarantee Specifications The VAC-U-MAX AM-MPRS, Metal Powder Recovery System, consists of the following components: Pick up hand tool, 304 stainless steel construction with standard KF fitting Static conductive hose, smooth bore. Hose for non-aerospace application to be PVC construction, FDA and USDA approved. Aero-space application to be flexible stainless steel hose smooth bore construction. VAC-U-MAX, Vacuum Receiver Package with 36 square feet of filter area, counter weighted discharge valve.