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Powder application apparatus and method of operating a powder application apparatus

US10046520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SLM SOLUTIONS GROUP AG · DE

Inventors

André Hermann · Wulfen, DE
Andreas Wiesner · Hof Perlberg, DE
Dieter Schwarze · Hof Perlberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 23, 2014
Grant date	Aug 14, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 12, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P10/25
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A powder application apparatus is provided for use in a device for manufacturing work pieces by exposing powder layers to electromagnetic radiation or particle radiation. The powder application apparatus comprises a first powder storage provided in a first part of the powder application apparatus and configured to receive and store raw material powder. The powder application apparatus further comprises a first powder supply channel provided in a second part of the powder application apparatus and configured to discharge raw material powder from the first powder storage onto a carrier located below the apparatus. A first channel opening/closing element is configured to be moved between a first position to allow the discharge of raw material powder from the first powder storage onto the carrier, and a second position in which the discharge of raw material powder from the first powder storage onto the carrier is presented.

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