Let's talk about the storage of metal powder. Metal powder is hidden into treasure!

Looking back at the development trend of the 3D printing material market in recent years, it can be said that it is like carrying rockets, flying directly to the palace in the sky.

The production and sales of 3D printing materials are growing faster than the speed of light. How to store metal powder correctly and effectively is also what the current metal powder suppliers need. Today, let's talk about how to store metal powder well!

Basic storage principles and methods of metal powder

1 ► Storage

The powder warehouse shall be equipped with ventilation, dust prevention, moisture prevention, fire prevention, insect and rat prevention facilities.

2 ► Storage method

All products must be stored in a closed environment to prevent the introduction of environmental impurities. They cannot be placed directly on the ground. They must be stacked neatly on the shelves. Products stored in aluminum foil bags or cans must be sealed and protected from moisture. The products shall be stored away from direct sunlight and heat and ignition sources.

3 ► Storage environment

The thermometer and hygrometer should be placed in a conspicuous place that is easy to see, and not exposed to sunlight, about 1.5 meters from the ground, and should be calibrated regularly. The storage conditions should be met.

The ambient temperature should be controlled at - 10 ℃ - 40 ℃, and the air humidity should be controlled at ≤ 75% RH for the sealed and packaged finished powder; When the powder or sealing conditions are limited in the process of circulation, the air humidity should be controlled at ≤ 45% RH, and drying treatment should be carried out before use.

4 ► Storage identification

The warehouse shall be set up and marked, and all kinds of products shall be stored in different areas.

The products are stored on the shelves marked with different colors according to the product type.

All kinds of products shall be stacked away from the wall and the top.

5 ► Regional division

The area division is subject to color code and line management, and the qualified product area is green; The waiting area is yellow; The area of nonconforming products and returned/recalled products is red.