Volkmann GmbH – a manufacturer of machines for handling materials in the form of powders, announced cooperation with the largest manufacturer of 3D metal printers in the world – EOS. The company will deliver a line of self-contained, automated, closed-loop metal powder management systems integrated with EOS machines.
As part of the partnership, EOS Edition powder handling systems will be offered for EOS M 400 series 3D printers. Central metal powder management systems can be used to automatically control the transfer and loading of material from storage to 3D printers, capturing and screening excess powder for reprocessing and for automatic vacuum drying.
Buffer magazines and other accessories are also available. EOS Edition can operate unattended, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a fully enclosed, sealed system that eliminates metallic dust from the workplace, protects workers from potential exposure, and protects materials from ambient moisture and contaminants.
In the modular concept, individual process stages are implemented by connecting several devices. These devices can also be operated individually, and if production is later expanded, they can be connected to a fully automated system with up to six connected 3D printers. The powder is transported between the devices through pipes and hoses using a vacuum transport system. Complete powder handling in a closed powder circuit includes the following steps:
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