GREENSTONE Six-Hopper Laser Cladding Powder Feeder System
Presentation of the equipment's characteristics
The GREENSTONE GSTP-PFM6 is a high-performance six-canister powder feeding system designed for advanced laser cladding, directed energy deposition (DED), and metal additive manufacturing applications.
Featuring six independently controlled powder canisters and precision pneumatic powder conveying technology, the system provides highly accurate powder delivery with feeding accuracy up to ±1%. It supports independent powder feeding, rapid material switching, proportional powder blending, and multi-material deposition while maintaining stable long-distance powder transportation and minimizing powder accumulation or pipeline blockage.
Designed for industrial production, research laboratories, and high-end additive manufacturing systems, the GSTP-PFM6 offers exceptional flexibility for complex alloy development, functionally graded materials (FGM), multi-layer deposition, and automated laser cladding production lines.
1. Six Independent Powder Feeding Channels
Six individually controlled powder canisters provide maximum flexibility for independent feeding, automatic powder switching, proportional blending, and multi-material processing.
2. High-Precision Powder Delivery
A closed-loop control system with precision mass-flow regulation delivers powder feeding accuracy up to ±1%, ensuring stable deposition quality and repeatable manufacturing performance.
3. Multi-Material Manufacturing Capability
The six-channel configuration enables rapid switching among different metal powders or simultaneous powder blending, making it ideal for alloy development, functionally graded materials (FGM), and advanced additive manufacturing processes.
4. Wide Powder Compatibility
Compatible with metal powders, alloy powders, ceramic powders, and composite materials ranging from 20–300 mesh. Optimized powder conveying channels provide reliable and consistent powder flow for a wide variety of materials.
5. Stable Long-Distance Powder Conveying
Advanced pneumatic conveying technology minimizes powder deposition, reduces pipeline blockage, and maintains continuous, stable powder transportation during long production cycles.
6. Fully Enclosed Powder Protection
The sealed powder canister system effectively protects powders from moisture, oxidation, and environmental contamination while improving powder utilization efficiency and storage stability.
7. Industrial Automation Integration
Supports industrial communication protocols including I/O and TCP/IP for seamless integration with laser cladding equipment, CNC systems, industrial robots, and fully automated production lines.
8. Modular Expansion Design
The modular architecture allows future expansion, customized powder channel configurations, optional heating, stirring, continuous powder refill, and other application-specific functions.
9. Designed for Industrial Production
The GSTP-PFM6 is ideal for continuous production, high-end research, aerospace components, energy equipment, mold repair, heavy industry, and advanced laser cladding applications requiring multiple powder materials.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | GSTP-PFM6 |
| Powder Barrel Quantity | Six Canisters |
| Powder Barrel Volume | 2 L / 5 L |
| Powder Feeding Technology | Pneumatic Powder Conveying |
| Powder Feeding Channels | 6 Independent Channels |
| Flow Rate Range | 1–25 L |
| Pressure Range | 2–6 Bar |
| Powder Feeding Accuracy | ±1% |
| Powder Feeding Rate | 1–300 g/min |
| Powder Particle Size | 20–300 Mesh |
| Powder Material Compatibility | Metal Powder, Alloy Powder, Ceramic Powder, Composite Powder |
| Feeding Modes | Independent Feeding, Powder Switching, Powder Blending, Multi-Material Feeding |
| Powder Pan Speed | 0–15 r/min |
| Motor Type | Servo Motor |
| Control Interface | I/O, TCP/IP |
| Remote Control | Supported |
| Power Supply | 220 V |
| Typical Applications | Laser Cladding, DED Additive Manufacturing, Multi-Material Deposition, Functionally Graded Materials (FGM), Surface Engineering, Industrial Repair |
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