3D Systems, Inc.
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p/n: 15-D100, rev. D
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Coater
: is a deposition system that moves the powder from the feeds onto the build platform.
Build chute
(with build platform): the parts are printed on a build plate which is bolted to the build platform. During
the print process, the build platform indexes down to allow subsequent layers of the part to be printed.
Feed chute
(with feed platform) (one on each side of the build platform): the feed chute (with feed platform) contains
the metal powder supply. The platform lifts the powder to the correct height to supply the coater with the right amount
of metal powder to deposit a new layer on the build platform.
RPM blower
: a fan that controls the gas flow over the powder bed on the build plate to remove the fumes created
during the printing proces.
Overflow chute
(one on each side of the printer module): powder deposited in here is pushed to the overflow container.
Overflow tank
: holds the excess powder until it can be extracted and sieved for re-use.
Electrical connectors
: these carry all power and signal connections from the process chamber to the build module.
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: allows the end user to empty the overflow tank.
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