CPC B29C 64/259 (2017.08) [B22F 12/50 (2021.01); B22F 12/53 (2021.01); B22F 12/70 (2021.01); B22F 12/90 (2021.01); B29C 64/307 (2017.08); B29C 64/386 (2017.08); B33Y 30/00 (2014.12); B33Y 40/00 (2014.12); B33Y 50/00 (2014.12)] | 6 Claims |
1. A system to allow fluid bag changing in a composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) system without disruption comprising:
a scale configured to measure fluid bag weight;
a hook attached to the scale;
at least one fluid bag having a quick-disconnect, self-sealing nozzle, the fluid bag in fluid communication with one or more ink cartridges;
a gravity fed de-bubbling device in fluid communication with the fluid bag, the de-bubbling device having a sight constructed to determine an amount of air in the system.
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