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Producers of metal powders started producing special metal powders for the powder-bed fusion method (such as...

Producers of metal powders started producing special metal powders for the powder-bed fusion method (such as SLS) of additive manufacturing. Manufacturing companies are advised not to use conventional metal powders for additive manufacturing. Using rational analysis, explain why.

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