Individual system solutions for metal powder handling Automated into the future

Titanium

Nickel

Stainless steel

Aluminium

Compact. Powerful. Customizable.The suitable sieving station for your project.

Sieving of new an used powders with an ultrasonic sieve system Direct vacuuming of the unpacking station Automated conveying to the 3D-printers through fixed piping

Inerting of all powder-containing components and piping ATEX compliant design Individual engineering and construction Manufacturing of customized prototypes

Systemized Powder Handling Holistic. Customized.ADDITIVE

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Efficient metal powder handlingfor additive metal manufacturing

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Behind IB Additive stands a team of engineers and technicians who add their experience and professionalism from the bulk solids industry to new material flow solutions for additive manufacturing. We value personal con­tact with our customers – with the aim of designing customised technology from a standard system. If you would like to know more about us: Simply give us a call or drop us a line!

As an experienced plant construction company, we guarantee the pro­fessional and customer-oriented management of individual projects. Our customers also benefit from designated contact persons and our own production facilities, as well as short communication paths and deci­sion-making channels.

We are convinced that additive manufacturing processes will enjoy suc­cess in the future and grow in significance. We would also like to help shape the (pre­process) standards of automated 3D printing in series production. We look forward to exciting projects and are confident that we can make our contribution on the journey to the smart factory.

Years of experience to assist youon your way to perfect automation

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Metal powder handling for the additive manufacturing We offer entire system solutions

More automation, more safety and less harm to health

Resource­efficient powder conveying

No contamination of the products

Dust­free production environment

Less emissions and improved health protection

The additive manufacturing of components from metal powder is increasing all the time. This development is supported by individualised products with complex geometries, as well as the demand for production process­es for small batches of goods. In this context, additive manufacturing has the potential to meet market needs directly in the form of printed goods and to make production processes more flexible as well.

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Interim powder storage

Powder sieving

Powderconveying

Powder distribution

The systems for conveying, screening and storing metal powders for 3D printing in additive manufacturing are of modular design and can thus be flexibly configured. The special feature when handling metal pow-ders is that the material is easily oxidised as a result of its chemical properties and its fineness of grain combined with a correspondingly large surface area. This high reactivity means that screening in particu-lar must take place under a protective gas, i.e. in an inert atmosphere.

Depending on the manufacturing requirements, conveying and storage may also be performed in an inert environment. This demanding pro-cess quickly shows the importance of relying on a coordinated concept when handling metal powders.

Metal powder handling: our solutions for 3D metal printingFor modular and customized manufacturing systems

Systemized Powder Handling Holistic. Customized.ADDITIVE

Technical data

Dimension ↔ approx. 870 x 860 x 1900 mm (w x d x h)

Empty weight 280 kg net

Sieve area ▫ approx. 600 cm2

Mesh size 63 μm (other mesh sizes optional)

Sieve drive ≈ Vibro-drive and ultrasonic cleaning

Power consumption max. 0,5 kW

Inertgas 4–6 bar g, 10–14 standard litres/s (vacuum operation)

Container volume ∏ 4 ltr. storage, good grain up to 2 ltr., oversize grain up to 1 ltr.

Voltage 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz

MPS-4 – The highly compact sieving station for smaller 3D printers in the medical branch and for prototyping

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Overall conceptManual vacuuming of the building chamber, automated sieving, compact, independend

Operation / Software4" HMI with intuitive and independend operation

Integrated process data recordOxygene analysis, inert gas, air flow, optional: data output to USB

Vacuuming of building chamber without interfacesSuction hose with nozzle, adjustable suction capacity

Inerting and oxygene analysisInert gas feeding inside the sieving statin to ensure powder quality and explosion protection

Ultrasonic sieving system with a high sieving performanceSieve module with vibro drive and ultrasonic system

Connection for powder containersDirect input of powder from containers

Container for good powder and oversize grainEasy and quick to change, connection for inertgas

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The mobile and compact MPS-4 powder screen-ing station is the ideal entry-level powder handling system for small installation spaces. This machine works together with all common 3D printers in in-dustrial additive manufacturing. Integration is simple.

Sieving performance 1l

Compact, mobile, compatible.The MPS-4 powder sieving unit

Titanium, Nickel,Stainless steel

approx.30 Sec.

approx.60 Sec.

Aluminium

The advantages – as compact as the product

Machine is small, quiet, clean and can be placed anywhere Closed, compact, independend – all relevant functions for the sieving

of AM powders in one unit (vacuuming, pneumatic conveying, inerting, container filling) Modular increase of pneumatic air flow – as needed Low staff retention and high process stability of the automatic sieve system Sieving station designed to work in inert gas atmosphere to use for all

common AM metal powders Integrated process data recording and synchronous output for

customer's monitoring Up to 720 kg/h at a good grain / oversize ratio of <1%

System without housing System with housing

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Technical data

Dimension ↔ approx. 1050 x 1100 x 2100 mm (w x d x h)

Empty weight approx. 450 kg net

Sieve area ▫ approx. 1200 cm2

Mesh size 63, 75, 90, 100 μm

Sieve drive ≈ Vibro-drive and ultrasonic cleaning

Power consumption max. 0,5 kW

Inertgas 4–6 bar g, 10–14 standard litres/s (vacuum operation)

Container volume ∏ 30 ltr. storage, good grain up to 20 ltr., oversize grain up to 5 ltr.

Voltage 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz

MPS-30 – The powerful and adaptive sieving station for medium and large printers in additive series production

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Clean gas module with pneumatic vacuum generationFine filter, safety valve and oxygen analyzer, Vacuum pump (variable airflow capacity)

Vacuum conveyor Dedusted filters for separation of powder/gas, Bypass for inerting

Operation / Software7" HMI with clean software structure and independend operation

Metering deviceScrew conveyor with variable frequency drive

Sieve moduleLinear magnetic drive and ultrasonic system for optimized sieving process

Sieve-OutletElastic connection, Decoupling of vibrations

Containers for good powder and oversize grain / feeding pointEasy and quick to change, weighing scale for level monitoring, connection for inertgas

Mobile versionSafe moving by one person only, dead man's break for safe positioning

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The type designation MPS-30 stands for a mobile screening solution for metal powders in additive manufacturing processes where the material re-quirements are higher. The machine has a receiv-er vessel capacity of 30 litres and screens up to three litres of aluminium powder every minute. The screening station can be operated autonomously on site using the integrated touch display. The MPS30 is integrated into the process control level of an addi-tive manufacturing process for central control.

Powerful and versatileThe MPS-30 powder sieving unit

Titanium, Nickel,Stainless steel

approx.30 Sec.

approx.60 Sec.

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Convincing Advantages

Automated processes for vacuuming, inerting and sieving Maximum ergonomics Inerting the system with argon or nitrogene Easy disassembly and cleaning of components To use with changing containers or fixed piping To use with multiple 3D­printers with diverting armatures (diverter valve,

butterfly valves, pinch valves, etc.) Weighing for level monitoring with recipe management Closed, compact, independend – all relevant functions for the sieving of AM

powders in one unit (vacuuming, pneumatic conveying, inerting, container filling) Modular increase of pneumatic air flow – as needed Low staff retention and high process stability of the automatic sieve

system – guaranteed Integrated process data recording and synchronous output for

customer's monitoring Particularly with aluminum powder very process­stable sieving performance

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Sieving performance 3l

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Technical data

Dimension ↔ 1000 x 750 x 1200 (w x d x h) w/o glovebox

Empty weight 350 kgs net

Sieve area ▫ approx. 600 cm2

Mesh size 63, 75, 90, 100 μm

Sieve drive ≈ Vibro-drive and ultrasonic cleaning

Power consumption max. 0,5 kW

Inertgas Argon, Nitrogen

Container volume ∏ Good grain up to 20 ltr., oversize grain 5 ltr.

Voltage 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz

MPS-X1 – the sieve station for flexible powder feed – with or without glovebox

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Powder feedConnection to custom containers, feeding hopper orpneumatic conveying module

Powder meteringScrew feeder with variable frequency drive

Operation / software7 "HMI with clear menu navigation

Sieve moduleVibro­drive and ultrasonic vibration for effective sieve cleaning

Sieve dischargeFlexible connections, vibration isolatio

Good and oversize grain containersGood grain container on weighing scale, oversize grain container with sight glass and max level sensor

Good grain handlingWith quick change containers or pneumatic conveyor system possible

Mobile unitSafe moving by one person with levelling casters,to lock for safe positioning

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Any questions?We're pleased to help you

Artur HoogeHead of Sales

+49 5232 69190-205 a.hooge@ib-additive.com

Optimise your AM processes with our services!You can expect us to build good machines. You can also expect us to design an overall solution that perfectly matches your additive manufacturing. For this reason, IB Additive sees itself primarily as a system partner for the complete material flow of plastic and metal powders for 3D printers. Beyond pure technology, what counts most of all is the expertise of our employees. We bundle this all into services for planning, conception and seamless system integration into our customers’ automation technology.

First contactClarify requirements,outline solutions

Testing phaseTesting under real production conditions

Our quotationTransparent and well structured quotation

Customer’s approvalRelease for manufacture and construction

CommissioningTurnkey systems for material flow for the additive production

Technical consultanceDevelopment of a concept for individual requirements

Interface definitionTesting the interfaces for

the entire material flow

Site measurementDetailed engineering

including approval drawings

Assembly and construction

Our experienced team takes care of the integration in your process

After sales serviceWe also support the customer beyond the system integration

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IB Additive · Systemized Powder HandlingIB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co. KGGroßer Kamp 10-12 · 32791 Lage · Germany

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