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 at least one powder reservoir configured to store and deposit powder onto the build plate, the at least one powder reservoir including a powder dispensing aperture having a variable size. The powder dispensing unit includes a base member, and the least one powder reservoir coupled to the base member.