Powder Feeder
AssemblyThe hopper and metering unit that fluidizes metal powder and pushes it to the head with carrier gas. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Powder Feeder parts and their functions
9 top-level parts · 64 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Hopper | 2× | Pressurized powder hopper |
| 2 | Metering Disc | 1× | Rotating metering disc |
| 3 | Feed Drive 4 parts | 1× | Disc drive servo |
| 4 | Hopper Vibrator | 1× | Hopper vibrator |
| 5 | Powder Splitter | 1× | Powder flow splitter |
| 6 | Powder Hose | 4× | Anti-static powder hose |
| 7 | Carrier Gas Regulator | 1× | Carrier gas regulator |
| 8 | Hopper Load Cell | 2× | Hopper load cell |
| 9 | Servo Motor 4 parts | 1× | Disc drive motor |
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Bill of materials for Powder Feeder
9 top-level lines · 28 rows shown · 64 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Hopper | laser-cladding-machine-powder-hopper | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Metering Disc | laser-cladding-machine-feed-disc | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Feed Drive 4 parts | laser-cladding-machine-feed-motor | 1× | 1 | 28 | assembly |
| 3.1 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 1× | 1 | 24 | assembly |
| 3.1.1 | Stator Assembly 3 parts + deeper › | stator-assembly | 1× | 1 | 3 | assembly |
| 3.1.2 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts + deeper › | rotor-assembly | 1× | 1 | 19 | assembly |
| 3.1.3 | Encoder | encoder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3.1.4 | Motor Housing | motor-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3.2 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3.3 | Gearbox Housing | gearbox-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3.4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Hopper Vibrator | laser-cladding-machine-vibrator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Powder Splitter | laser-cladding-machine-powder-splitter | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Powder Hose | laser-cladding-machine-powder-hose | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 7 | Carrier Gas Regulator | laser-cladding-machine-carrier-regulator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Hopper Load Cell | laser-cladding-machine-load-cell | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 9 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 1× | 1 | 24 | assembly |
| 9.1 | Stator Assembly 3 parts | stator-assembly | 1× | 1 | 3 | assembly |
| 9.1.1 | Stator Core (laminations) | stator-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.1.2 | Copper Winding | copper-winding | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.1.3 | Slot Insulation | stator-insulation | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.2 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts | rotor-assembly | 1× | 1 | 19 | assembly |
| 9.2.1 | Rotor Shaft | rotor-shaft | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.2.2 | Rotor Core | rotor-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.2.3 | Neodymium Magnet | neodymium-magnet | 16× | 16 | · | part |
| 9.2.4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.3 | Encoder | encoder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9.4 | Motor Housing | motor-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
Where the powder feeder is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |