CPC B29C 64/165 (2017.08) [B22F 10/14 (2021.01); B22F 12/222 (2021.01); B22F 12/30 (2021.01); B29C 64/255 (2017.08); B29C 64/259 (2017.08); B22F 10/28 (2021.01); B29K 2105/251 (2013.01); B29K 2905/02 (2013.01); Y02P 10/25 (2015.11)] | 20 Claims |
1. A system for producing three-dimensional models comprising:
a build container for holding a feedstock on a build platform in a build space, wherein the build platform is adjustable in height within the build container;
a powder coater for applying particulate material on the feedstock in layers;
a z-axis drive unit on an exterior of a vertical side wall of the build container;
wherein the z-axis drive unit is coupled to the build platform for moving the build platform in a vertical direction;
wherein the particulate material directly contacts a rigid vertical side wall of the build container;
wherein the container includes at least two flexible side walls and a seal between each of the flexible vertical side walls and adjacent vertical side walls.
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