Volkmann debuts updated PowTReX powder system for metal AM
Metal powder conveying equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA, located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, has introduced the next generation of its PowTReX automated metal powder conveying system. The updated PowTRex is designed to help metal AM manufacturers produce large volumes of high-quality parts, enabling the use of multiple AM machines at scale.
First introduced in 2018, the latest PowTReX further optimises the transfer of metal powder from a container or supply hopper to the Additive Manufacturing machine. It extracts and sieves used powders to remove oversize particles and collects the sieved powder for reuse.
Featuring proprietary material handling technology proven effective in more than 100 AM installations worldwide, the latest PowTReX draws the metal powder from storage via vacuum conveying into a powder buffer, then feeds it to an ultrasonic screener, and collects any agglomerates while permitting on-spec material to be transferred to the machines. The enclosed, explosion-proof system protects the material from contamination and protects workers from contact with the material while also eliminating manual handling procedures.
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The portable PowTReX is compatible with AM machines from all major manufacturers and is suitable for tungsten, cobalt, silver powder, iron, stainless steel, alumina, nickel chrome, copper, titanium, carbide dust, corundum, and other metallic powders. An optional inert gas model is also available.
