General Electric Company
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING RECOAT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A VACUUM AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Abstract:

A recoat assembly (200) for an additive manufacturing system includes a base member (250) that is movable in a lateral direction, a powder spreading member (202, 204) coupled to the base member (250), wherein the base member (250) at least partially encapsulates the powder spreading member (202, 204), and a vacuum (290) in fluid communication with at least a portion of the base member (250).