ATO Lab+ is a metal powder production tool based on a novel ultrasonic atomization technology. Its compact size, low media consumption and operating cost make it an ideal choice for research and development facilities. Thanks to its innovative features the ATO Lab+ has the potential to considerably enhance and speed up the development of new materials dedicated to metal 3D printing.
| Metal Powder Atomizer AtoLab+ | |
|---|---|
| Melting subsystem | TIG plasma torch |
| Current | 30 to 200 A |
| Max temperature | > 3000°C |
| Shielding gas | Argon |
| Shielding gas consumption | 10 to 20 l/min |
| Oxygen level | < 10 ppm, constantly monitored |
| Ultrasonic atomization | 35 kHz |
| Metal types | Reactive and non reactive |
| Wire feeding system | Ø up to 2 mm |
| Single rod feeding system | Ø 1 to 10 mm, L110 mm, waste 25 mm |
| Multipe rod feeding system | Ø 4, 6, 8, 10 mm, L1200 mm, waste 170 mm |
| Throughput | 0.3 l/h (1 kg /h for 316-L SS) |
| Yield | 95% with a stabilized process |
| Particle sphericity | > 0.9 |
| Particle size distribution | 20-120 μm (D10 <30 μm, D90 <70 μm) |