Metal-Powder-and-Filament-Storage-Cabinet-EN-int.pdf

MET AL POWDER and FILAMENT S T ORA GE C ABINET 2

METAL POWDER and FILAMENT

STORAGE CABINET

METAL POWDER and FILAMENT

STORAGE CABINET

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technology that allows physical components to be made from virtual three-

dimensional (3D) computer models by building the component layer-by-layer until the part is complete. Additive

manufacturing, three-dimensional 3D printing (3DP), solid freeform fabrication (SFF), layered manufacturing

(LM), and rapid prototyping (RP) are collectively technologies that are can manufacture or fabricate a component

additively. Metal powders are the base materials for the production of metallic components through the

conventional powder metallurgy route or the emerging ﬁeld of additive manufacturing. 3D printing ﬁlament

spools are also used as consumables.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

STORAGE OF METAL POWDERS

Metal powders used in additive manufacturing are usually stored in containers around the printer or

ordinary closed cabinets until they are needed. However, in each opening of the container, ambient air and

moisture get into the container which affects the chemical and physical properties of the powder and cause

aging.

This issue cause deteriorating of powder and increasing of porosity. As a result, moisture and oxygen

affect the tensile strength, thermal resistance and corrosion resistance of materials, causing losses. When

it is stored in normal cabinets, metal powders can also react with the atmosphere inside the cabinet. Even if

the cabinet is emptied, ambient air and moisture ﬂow will cause contamination and deterioration each time the

doors are opened.

X-Treme Series Powder Storage Cabinet has developed an innovative solution to solve this storage

problem. The cabinet works with a humidity and temperature control unit to measure humidity levels

continuously and delivers a high volume of nitrogen into the cabinet as soon as the doors are closed to remove

moisture from the air quickly. When it comes to set humidity and temperature value then it keeps the values

constant with the calculated amount of nitrogen that injected into the cabinet.

X-Treme Series Metal Powder and Filament Storage Cabinet offers the fastest dehumidiﬁcation solutions

in the world, using desiccant dehumidiﬁcation and smart nitrogen dehumidiﬁcation technologies together in

perfect form.

X-Treme Series Metal Powder and Filament Storage Cabinet optimally adjusts the nitrogen gas used

thanks to its comprehensive software and sensitive sensors, keeping the humidity level to desired values,

and saving by minimizing the consumable usage level. Users can increase or decrease nitrogen gas pressure

according to process needs or it can be tailored to the process by changing the nitrogen gas injection settings

on the touch screen control panel. In this way, the user can decide which unit works how much

HYBRID SYSTEM

THE POWER OF NITROGEN

The use of nitrogen gas for dehumidiﬁcation and storage is one of the oldest accepted methods in the

market for a long time. Nitrogen gas is purging into the cabinet and the air is thrown out of the cabinet.

Along with the air, moisture and oxygen are also thrown out. With that way, a moisture-free and oxygen-free

environment is provided.

Nitrogen is commonly used because it does not react when exposed to other gases, especially as

opposed to oxygen, which is highly reactive. Due to its chemical structure, nitrogen atoms need more

energy to break down and react with other substances. On the other hand, oxygen is a much more reactive

gas, as oxygen molecules break down easily. On the contrary, nitrogen gas enables obtaining non-reactive

environments where necessary.

The non-reactive feature of nitrogen is its greatest feature, and so this gas is used to prevent slow and

rapid oxidation. The electronics industry is an excellent example of this use because slow oxidation can occur

in the form of corrosion during the production of PCB’s (printed circuit boards) and other small components.

In this case, nitrogen is used to displace or replace air to better protect the end product.

X-Treme Series Metal Powder and Filament Storage Cabinet is an ideal environment, an effective

method, especially in cases where oxidation and corrosion are possible. Thanks to the positive pressure

it provides, it prevents moisture penetration into the dry cabinet and provides a safe environment for the

materials inside the dry cabinet.