The Boeing Company
Powder dispensing unit, powder spreading unit, and a vibratory compaction system of an additive manufacturing system and methods therefor

Abstract:

An additive manufacturing system including a build plate and a powder spreading unit having a plurality of recoater blades configured to spread powder onto the build plate. The powder spreading unit including a base member, and the plurality of recoater blades is coupled to the base member and configured to spread powder onto the build plate.