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Ensuring quality in additive manufacturing
Maintaining the quality of metal feed powders in additive manufacturing is crucial, as variations can lead to non-uniform layering, defects, and poor surface finishes. Traditional quality control methods are often time-consuming and inconclusive, posing significant challenges to the production process.
The Thermo Scientific Phenom ParticleX AM Desktop SEM addresses these issues by providing quick and accurate analysis of metal powders, enabling in-house verification and classification.
This advanced desktop scanning electron microscope combines automated particle analysis with integrated energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) for detailed morphological and chemical characterization.
The system can load up to 49 samples simultaneously and offers a user-friendly interface to facilitate efficient, high-throughput analysis. The Phenom ParticleX AM Desktop SEM classifies particles into spherical, satellite, and deformed/agglomerated categories based on specific morphological filters, allowing for rapid identification and correction of powder variations.
Additionally, the integrated EDS detector provides precise chemical composition data, automatically identifying impurities and logging their locations. This streamlined process reduces manual effort, improves productivity, and frees up the instrument for continuous testing and quality assurance.
With the Phenom ParticleX AM Desktop SEM, you can achieve consistent quality control, reduce defects, and enhance production efficiency. This helps to ensure high-quality outputs and faster time to market for products, demonstrating the critical role of advanced analytical tools in modern additive manufacturing.
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