Improving Flowability of PLA Powder for Rapid Prototyping Process

Thittikorn Phattanaphibul and Pisut Koomsap

This study demonstrates that freezing PLA powder at 0°C and maintaining the
environment’s temperature at the same level effectively reduces its stickiness and
improves flowability. Incorporating vibration enhances the consistency of
powder flow, addressing common challenges in rapid prototyping processes.
These findings pave the way for designing efficient handling systems for
PLA powder in powder-based RP applications.

Thittikorn Phattanaphibul, Pisut Koomsap. Improving flowability of PLA powder for rapid prototyping process [Internet]. 2009. Available from:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228515292_Improving_flowability_of_PLA_powder_for_rapid_prototyping_process