18508389. METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
Contents
- 1 METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Masanori Mizobe of Shinagawa (JP)
Shinichi Yamamoto of Fujisawa (JP)
Hideshi Nakano of Fujisawa (JP)
METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18508389 titled 'METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE
Simplified Explanation
The metal powder for 3D printer described in the patent application has a particle size distribution with a maximum peak between particle diameters of 1 μm to 200 μm. Additionally, there is a difference of 10 μm or more between two specific particle diameters, D90 and D10, which represent the diameters at which 90% and 10% of the particles, respectively, are included in the volume proportion.
- Metal powder for 3D printer with particle size distribution peak between 1 μm to 200 μm
- Difference of 10 μm or more between D90 and D10 particle diameters
- D90 represents the diameter at which 90% of particles are included in volume proportion
- D10 represents the diameter at which 10% of particles are included in volume proportion
Potential Applications
The metal powder with this specific particle size distribution can be used in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for 3D printing applications.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of achieving precise and consistent printing results in 3D printing processes by using metal powder with a controlled particle size distribution.
Benefits
The benefits of using this metal powder include improved printing accuracy, enhanced mechanical properties of printed parts, and increased efficiency in the 3D printing process.
Potential Commercial Applications
The metal powder can be commercially utilized by 3D printer manufacturers, metal fabrication companies, and research institutions for developing advanced 3D printing technologies.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of metal powders for 3D printing may include patents or publications related to particle size distribution optimization, additive manufacturing materials, and metal powder characterization techniques.
Unanswered Questions
How does the particle size distribution affect the mechanical properties of the printed parts?
The particle size distribution can impact the density, porosity, and strength of the printed parts, but the specific relationship between these factors is not discussed in the patent application.
What are the potential challenges in scaling up the production of this metal powder for industrial applications?
While the benefits of using this metal powder are highlighted, the potential challenges in large-scale production, quality control, and cost-effectiveness are not addressed in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
A metal powder for 3D printer includes a plurality of metal particles. A particle size distribution of the plurality of metal particles has a maximum peak within particle diameters of 1 μm to 200 μm. The particle size distribution gives a difference D−Dof 10 μm or more between Dand D, Ddenoting a particle diameter in which a cumulative percentage is 90% in volume proportion, and Ddenoting a particle diameter in which a cumulative percentage is 10% in volume proportion.
