Powder removal enclosure for additively manufactured components

An apparatus for removing metal particulates from a surface of a 3D printed workpiece manufactured using a direct laser melting (DMLM) process comprising:

• an enclosure having a first inlet, a second inlet and a first outlet;
• a rotatable platform contained within the enclosure for positioning the 3D printed workpiece having the metal particulates on the surface thereof;
• a pressurized fluid applicator connected to the first inlet and configured to selectively apply a pressurized fluid to the 3D printed workpiece;
• a vacuum unit connected to the second inlet and configured to selectively apply a vacuum to the 3D printed workpiece;
• a vibration source configured to apply an adjustable vibratory frequency to at least one of the rotatable platform or the 3D printed workpiece;
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• a material reclamation unit connected to the first outlet configured to collect a material removed from the 3D printed workpiece.