Metal powder recovery system PowTReX

vacuumfor additive manufacturing

The PowTReX series enables the efficient reprocessing and reclaiming of build excess metal powder for applications in Metal AM. The integrated vacuum conveyor handles the feeding of the unused powder – e.g. directly from the build chamber of the 3D printer. A screen, with a high throughput rate, handles the sieving in respect of recycling of the metal powder. Oversized particles and agglomerates are efficiently separated. The reprocessed powder can be filled into bottles or containers or conveyed via pipe to downstream machines. The PowTReX system combines three functions in one compact unit: 1. the aspiration and conveying of metal powder from an upstream system (e.g. 3D printer or unpacking station) into the buffer container of the PowTReX 2. cleaning the metal powder removing agglomerates and oversized particles by means of a sieve 3. filling the purified metal powder into a container. Optionally, a downstream machine can draw the metal powder directly from this container via a pipeline. Handling the metal powder in a closed system provides a high level of protection for personnel. The PowTReX systems are ATEX certified and therefore also suitable for metal powders with dust-explosive risks. The PowTReX family includes two series or performance classes: the PowTReX and the PowTReX basic. In addition, we can also offer customized solutions for special requirements. PowTReX enables powder reprocessing at a high throughput, and is therefore also suitable for 3D printers with large build volumes, as well as for multi-machine arrangements.