Hewlett Packard Multi Jet Fusion Powder based 3D Printer
Hewlett Packard Multi Jet Fusion Powder based 3D Printer
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As an R&D Mechanical engineer, I worked on powder handling sub-modules from concept to production. I was involved in the development of Hewlett Packard's muti color powder based 3D printer 580 from 2014 to 2018.
I worked on the sub-module that delivered the powder material onto a plate to the build chamber to be spread by a roller.
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Powder Delivery and Spreading in action
Powder Delivery and Spreading in action
On the left hand side you can see the powder being dispensed onto a plate by a carriage
Source: MJF 580 Manuel
Source: MJF 580 Manuel
Powder Waste Plenums
Powder Waste Plenums
I designed these sheet metal plenum assemblies that are welded together to collect excess powder. 1,2,3 are located under the ribbon spreader module and 5 and 6 are located on the right side of the print bucket. An internal pneumatic system takes the powder away to a hopper to be reused
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