Leveling device for 3D printing

The leveling apparatus with a rotatable roller and waste management system addresses the challenge of excess material in three-dimensional printing, ensuring consistent layer thickness and quality by effectively removing and managing build material.

JP2026035658APending Publication Date: 2026-03-04STRATASYS LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2025200470
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-04-27
Filing Date
2025-11-20
Publication Date
2026-03-04

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Technical Problem

Existing three-dimensional printing systems face challenges in efficiently leveling and removing excess build material during the additive manufacturing process, which can affect the quality and consistency of the printed layers.

Method used

A leveling apparatus is introduced, comprising a rotatable roller, motor, waste collection tank, and blade system, along with tubular structures and sensors for controlling the rotation and position, to manage excess build material effectively.

Benefits of technology

The apparatus ensures precise leveling and removal of excess material, enhancing the quality and consistency of three-dimensional printing by maintaining the correct layer thickness and position, thereby improving the overall printing process.

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Abstract

A leveling device for a three-dimensional printing system is provided. A leveling device for a three-dimensional printing system includes a rotatable roller, a waste collection tank, a blade for removing liquid waste from the roller into the tank, and a plurality of tubular structures, each having an inlet near a base of the tank and an outlet connectable to a pumping device, the base being a non-flat surface having an undulating shape and consisting of a plurality of separated recessed areas.
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