Abstract: A method for treating a contaminated metal powder obtained as a residue of a metal deposition process is provided. The method includes receiving, by a vibratory filtering apparatus, the contaminated metal powder generated during the metal deposition process. The contaminated metal powder is received from a top end of the vibratory filtering apparatus. The method further includes filtering the contaminated metal powder by passing the contaminated metal powder through a plurality of filter plates. The plurality of filter plates are so positioned sequentially along a height of the vibratory filtering apparatus that dimensions of a first plurality of holes of a filter plate are larger than dimensions of a second plurality of holes of a subsequent filter plate placed below. The vibratory filtering apparatus is vibrating during the filtering of the contaminated metal powder. The method further includes obtaining, by a receptacle, a filtered metal powder that is reusable.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a seal removal tool for removing a seal member from a grooved surface of a mechanical component. The seal removal tool includes a handle and a tool member. The tool member includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion is attached to and extends from the handle along a longitudinal axis of the handle. The second portion extends from the first portion. The second portion is inclined at a first angle relative to the first portion. The third portion extends from the second portion. The third portion is inclined at a second angle relative to the second portion. The fourth portion extends from the third portion. The fourth portion is inclined at a third angle relative to the third portion. The fourth portion has a curved tip portion.