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=METAL POWDER FOR 3D PRINTER, SHAPED ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED ARTICLE=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Masanori Mizobe of Shinagawa (JP)|Masanori Mizobe of Shinagawa (JP)]][[Category:Masanori Mizobe of Shinagawa (JP)]]

[[:Category:Shinichi Yamamoto of Fujisawa (JP)|Shinichi Yamamoto of Fujisawa (JP)]][[Category:Shinichi Yamamoto of Fujisawa (JP)]]

[[:Category:Tadashi Ino of Yokohama (JP)|Tadashi Ino of Yokohama (JP)]][[Category:Tadashi Ino of Yokohama (JP)]]

[[:Category:Tooru Tanaka of Yokosuka (JP)|Tooru Tanaka of Yokosuka (JP)]][[Category:Tooru Tanaka of Yokosuka (JP)]]

[[:Category:Hideshi Nakano of Fujisawa (JP)|Hideshi Nakano of Fujisawa (JP)]][[Category: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.



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