POWDER BED RE-COATER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20190060998A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US15688426

    申请日:2017-08-28

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for supplying powder to a powder bed during an additive manufacturing process. A recoater apparatus includes a powder reservoir and a powder distribution system for conveying powder from the powder reservoir to the powder bed. The recoater apparatus further includes at least two sweep strips, wherein at least one exit of the powder distribution system is located between the two sweep strips so as to shield the exit of the powder distribution system.

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