TMS2019 Professional Development Events

Powder Handling for Safety and Quality

Date:
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Time:
8:00 a.m. to Noon
Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Sponsored by:
TMS Powder Materials Committee; TMS Materials Processing & Manufacturing Division
Instructors:
Matt Osborne, Global Advanced Metals; Emma White, Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy; Amy Elliott, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scope

This workshop will provide basic information on the safe use of powders, as well as handling and storage to maximize quality of the powders and consolidated parts. Using a combination of instructor presentations and open discussion sessions, this workshop will help attendees examine multiple topics including powder science, safety regulations and guidelines, best lab and manufacturing practices, and case studies from industry and research. Materials to be discussed will include metal, ceramic, and polymer powders. Powder processing (e.g., powder production, consolidation) will be covered only in terms of powder requirements and the effect of processing on powder quality. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences with specific applications, best practices, and lessons learned.

Who Attends?

This course is designed for those without powder backgrounds who are becoming involved in additive manufacturing and need to develop their knowledge about the additional requirements for handling powders. The majority of the information in this workshop is not available in technical papers and presentations.

Topical Outline

  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. SCIENCE OF POWDERS
    1. Powder surface area
    2. Powder flow, static charges, bulk density
    3. The reactive nature of powders
    4. Influence of temperature and other environmental aspects
    5. Biological considerations for powders
  3. POWDER STORAGE AND HANDLING
  4. POWDER SIZE AND SHAPE (E.G., NANOPARTICLES)
    1. Materials (e.g., pyrophoric, low melting)
    2. Powder quantities and applications
    3. Processing (e.g., grinding, screening)
    4. Case studies and audience experiences
  5. QUALITY CONSIDERATIONS
    1. Maintaining powder integrity (size & shape)
    2. Cross-contamination
    3. Reuse (e.g., powder bed AM)
    4. Case studies and audience experiences
  6. SUMMARY AND RESOURCES

Registration Rates

Registering As Advance Registration Rate
(on or before February 1)
 Standard Registration Rate
(after February 1)
Member  $250 $275
Non-member $275 $300
Student  $200 $225

How To Register

Register for this course through the TMS2019 registration form.

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