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Deposition System
A soft coater moves the powder from the feeds onto the build platform .
Build Chute (with build platform)
The parts are printed on a printing 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)
The feed chute (with feed platform) contains the new metal power . The platform lifts the powder to the correct height to supply
the coater with the right amount of metal powder .
Electrical Connector
Carries all power and signal connections from the process chamber to the build module .
Overflow Container
Holds the excess powder until it can be extracted and sieved for re-use .
Overflow Chute
Powder deposited in here is lead to the overflow containers.
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