ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 29 Another driver to help gain broader acceptance of power reduce is establishing industry standards and certifications for reclaimed powders. Standards ensure that reclaimed materials meet specific quality criteria, providing confidence to manufacturers and end users alike. Ongoing research and collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions are crucial. Such partnerships can lead to the development of new methodologies for powder reclamation and the discovery of innovative applications for reclaimed materials. CONCLUSION The metallurgical industry has the ability to generate sustainable products, as demonstrated by the effective reuse of spilled-out NiCrBSi powder mixed with WC in the production of hybrid mining equipment. Manufacturers can verify that recycled powders meet strict quality standards by carefully collecting, filtering, and analyzing the material. In addition to encouraging environmentally friendly production methods, this process may have major positive effects on the economy. As companies strive for sustainability, creative material reuse approaches will become increasingly important, paving the road for a more sustainable manufacturing future. ~AM&P For more information: Varun Kumar Kurapati, metallurgical engineer, OP Jindal University, Raigarh, India, kvk.met@gmail.com. References 1. K. Varun Kumar and M.K. Phani, Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Parallel Layered WC-NiCr Weld Overlay on 080 M40 Steel Substrate Prepared using Additive Manufacturing, Materials Today: Proceedings, 67, p 501–506, 2022, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.06.472. 2. D. Koti, et al., Powder Catchment Efficiency in Laser Cladding (Directed Energy Deposition), An Investigation into Standard Laser Cladding and the ABA Cladding Technique, Journal of Laser Applications, 35(1), p 012025, 2023, doi.org/10.2351/7.0000904. 3. S. Giganto, et al., Influence of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Powder Recycling on Properties of SLM Additive Manufactured Parts, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 16, p 1647– 1658, 2022, doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt. 2021.12.089. 4. P. Moghimian, et al., Metal Powders in Additive Manufacturing: A Review on Reusability and Recyclability of Common Titanium, Nickel and Aluminum Alloys, Additive Manufacturing, 43, p 102017, 2021, doi.org/10.1016/ j.addma.2021.102017. 5. F3456-22: Standard Guide for Powder Reuse Schema in Powder Bed Fusion Processes for Medical Applications for Additive Manufacturing Feedstock Materials, ASTM International, 2022. 6. F3604-23: Standard Practice for Validating the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Production Process for Medical Devices Produced using Laser Powder Bed Fusion, ASTM International, 2023. 7. G. Soundarapandiyan, et al., A Technical Review of the Challenges of Powder Recycling in the Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process, Journal of Engineering, 2021(2), p 97–103, 2021, doi.org/10.1049/tje2. 12013. 8. F3049-14R21: Standard Guide for Characterizing Properties of Metal Powders used for Additive Manufacturing Processes, ASTM International, 2021. 9. J.H. Warner, S.P. Ringer, and G. Proust, Strategies for Metallic Powder Reuse in Powder Bed Fusion: A Review, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 110, p 263–290, 2024, doi.org/10.1016/ j.jmapro.2023.12.066. 10. E. Santecchia, S. Spigarelli, and M. Cabibbo, Material Reuse in Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Side Effects of the Laser—Metal Powder Interaction, Metals, 10(3), p 341, 2020, doi.org/ 10.3390/met10030341. 11. L. Cordova, M. Campos, and T. Tinga, Revealing the Effects of Powder Reuse for Selective Laser Melting by Powder Characterization, JOM, 71(3), p 1062–1072, 2019, doi.org/ 10.1007/s11837-018-3305-2. 12. J.I. Arrizubieta, et al., Study of the Environmental Implications of using Metal Powder in Additive Manufacturing and its Handling, Metals, 10(2), p 261, 2020, doi.org/10.3390/met10020261. Simplify Your Search for Vendors Find the right solutions for your business. Search for products, research companies, connect with suppliers, and make confident purchasing decisions all in one place. To appear in the listings, visit AMPdirectory.com/addyourcompany
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