High throughput additive manufacturing system

Abstract

An additive manufacturing system has a powder delivery system for presenting a powder material to a build chamber. A laser selectively sinters the powder material in the build chamber. The build chamber is presented in an annular configuration with the powder delivery system and laser arranged within a central portion thereof.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to additive manufacturing, and more particularly to a high-throughput system for an additive manufacturing process. Background technique [0002] What is stated in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art. [0003] Additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing, refers to the process of creating three-dimensional objects by adding / connecting ordered layers of material within a three-dimensional working envelope through automated control. Objects can be fabricated in a variety of different shapes and geometries, and can include sacrificial or support materials, allowing previously unattainable design shapes. The various known additive manufacturing processes differ mainly in the material layer deposition and the materials used. Specifically, additive manufacturing processes can include, for example, fused deposition rapid prototyping, laser ...

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It should be understood that this is a time-consuming process that is largely influenced by the size and complexity of the artifacts to be generated

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