Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a powder feeder. The powder feeder includes a main chamber with a gas inlet and a powder outlet. At least one secondary chamber is configured to receive powder. The powder feeder also includes a shaver element. The shaver element is positioned directly above an opening in the at least one secondary chamber. The secondary chamber further includes a piston movable towards the shaver element so as to urge powder upwards. Examples of a shaver element include a rotatable screw, a conveyor belt, and a rotating disc with protrusions.