Applied Materials, Inc.
DEFLECTION RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR BUILD PLATE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Abstract:

A build plate assembly for an additive manufacturing apparatus includes a build plate to support an object to be fabricated by successive delivery of a plurality of layers of powder, a support structure beneath the build plate and separated from the build plate by one or more supports, and a plurality of restraints securing an outer edge of the build plate to the support structure.