Process April 12, 2026
Practical LPBF powder particle size guidance covering common PSD windows, why they differ, and how they affect process fit.
Titanium December 20, 2025
A practical guide to TC4 titanium powder covering Grade 5 vs Grade 23, PSD selection, oxygen control, and process fit across LPBF, EBM, and DED.
Steel December 20, 2025
Specify 316L / UNS S31603 powder for LPBF by particle size, chemistry, lot documents, and application requirements, then request a grade-specific quote.
Aluminum December 20, 2025
AlSi10Mg aluminum powder for LPBF with typical data sheet chemistry, PSD cuts and test-bar properties. Learn how to read the TDS, COA and SDS and what to send for a quote.
Knowledge April 29, 2026
Qualify AM powder suppliers and manufacturers by alloy, PSD, COA, traceability, change control, price basis, packaging, and application risk.
Knowledge April 29, 2026
A practical metal powder for 3D printing guide covering alloy selection, LPBF and DED particle sizes, powder quality, price, suppliers, and RFQ details.
Knowledge April 29, 2026
October 2026 public price ranges per kg for 316L, 17-4PH, Ti6Al4V, IN718, IN625, AlSi10Mg, copper and cobalt chrome AM powders, plus the cost drivers to check before a formal quote.
Knowledge May 3, 2026
Gas atomized metal powder for additive manufacturing explained through spherical morphology, PSD control, alloy families, LPBF fit, and RFQ priorities.
Knowledge May 3, 2026
Specify AM metal powder and read a COA using chemistry, D10/D50/D90, oxygen, morphology, density, flow, sampling, traceability, and RFQ fields.
Knowledge July 13, 2026
Build a representative metal powder sampling plan for PSD testing, from lot definition and increments to sample splitting, retention, and RFQ fields.
Knowledge July 13, 2026
Compare laser diffraction, dynamic image analysis, and sieve testing for AM metal powder PSD, method transfer, oversize control, and supplier acceptance.
Knowledge July 15, 2026
Compare Hall flow, Carney flow, apparent density, tap density, and powder rheology for AM powder COAs, acceptance plans, and LPBF trials.