Study of the recycling of metal powders in the laboratory
You wish to carry out a study on the recycling of metal powders
Why conduct a powder metal recycling study?
Firstly, in additive manufacturing, whatever the technique used, the management of metal powders rejected during the process is a key issue. They cannot be reused immediately, as they are physically modified and can alter the quality of the next printed product
It is therefore necessary to requalify them to ensure their recycling, without this leading to excessive costs, contamination of the powders or a loss of quality in the products manufactured.
Thus, it is necessary to carry out a complete characterisation of the rejected metal powders in order to study their recycling.
Therefore, the support of a competent metal powder analysis laboratory is essential for the study of metal powder recycling.
FILAB helps you to study the recycling of metal powders
Why choose FILAB for a metal powder recycling study?
Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, FILAB assists companies from all sectors in the study of metal powder recycling. FILAB provides its clients with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a 5200m² analytical park equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Instruments for the analysis of metal powders :
GranuHeap: measurement of the static properties of a metal powder (angle of repose, static cohesion index).
GranuDrum: measurement of flow properties (flow angle, dynamic cohesion index, angle of first avalanche, powder aeration).
GranuPack: measurement of the dynamic compaction of a metal powder (apparent density, tap density, Hausner ratio, densification dynamics).
GranuFlow: measurement of flow through orifices, a key indicator of powder flowability.
GranuCharge: measurement of the electrostatic properties of metal powders.
The FILAB laboratory is accredited ISO 17025 by the COFRAC for:
- specific surface measurement using the BET method (in accordance with ISO 9277) and laser particle size analysis (in accordance with ISO 13320 for liquid and dry analysis),
- density measurement using Helium pycnometry (in accordance with ASTM B923 and ISO 12154),
- grain size determination (in accordance with ASTM E112 and NF EN ISO 643) for solids.
