CPC B30B 11/022 (2013.01) [B22F 3/03 (2013.01); B22F 3/093 (2013.01); B22F 12/30 (2021.01); B22F 12/37 (2021.01); B22F 12/90 (2021.01); B33Y 10/00 (2014.12); B33Y 30/00 (2014.12); B33Y 40/00 (2014.12); B33Y 40/10 (2020.01); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12); B22F 10/28 (2021.01); B22F 2999/00 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A powder packing apparatus for use in a powder-based additive manufacturing system, the powder packing apparatus comprising:
a vibration source; and
at least one mechanical member characterized by a variable frequency and variable intensity vibration;
wherein the at least one mechanical member is a sleeve configured to envelop at least a portion of the vibration source; and
wherein a clamp engages a portion of the sleeve.
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