We are thrilled to present the latest technical report in the field of additive manufacturing: ISO/ASTM TR 52952:2023 focusing on addressing a critical aspect of additive manufacturing: the characterization and optimization of metallic powders used in powder bed fusion and binder jetting processes.
Martin, J.H., Barnes, J.E., Rogers, K.A. et al. Additive manufacturing of a high-performance aluminum alloy from cold mechanically derived non-spherical powder. Commun Mater 4, 39 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-023-00365-4
Many industries are already using GranuTools instruments range in different fields: additive manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, bulk material handling. The present application note is mainly focused on additive manufacturing.
The GranuDrum is an instrument able to estimate the flow ability and the cohesion of granular materials by comparing the wave of powder under motion in a rotating drum. The obtained avalanche angle and cohesive index authorize a simple and fast comparison between various samples...
In Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, a three-dimensional object is created one superfine layer at a time. Therefore, the term Additive Manufacturing implies adding material to create the object...
Francqui, F., Lumay, G., "Polymer and metallic powders flow and electrostatics characterization for additive manufacturing", AIChE Annual Meeting, Conference Proceedings, 2019-November, 2019
The GranuDrum is an instrument able to estimate the flow ability and the powder cohesion of granular materials by comparing the wave of powder under motion in a rotating drum...
The GranuHeap is an instrument able to estimate the cohesion of granular materials by comparing the shape of a true heap with the shape of a heap presumably ideal and free from cohesion.