Drying system prevents clumping of metal powders for 3D printing

Volkmann USA vDryer

Volkmann USA has introduced the vDryer vacuum dryer for 3D printing. It automatically restores metal powders that have absorbed ambient moisture during storage or transport to the moisture content value required for the build job.

The dryer features electric vacuum pump technology that establishes the suction needed to quickly evacuate significant amounts of moisture without applying heat to the sensitive material. Powder quality is improved, and successive powder layers are applied consistently and smoothly during printing, the company states.