CPC G01J 1/4257 (2013.01) [A61N 5/01 (2013.01); B22F 10/28 (2021.01); B22F 10/36 (2021.01); B22F 12/20 (2021.01); B23K 15/0086 (2013.01); B23K 15/10 (2013.01); B23K 26/08 (2013.01); B29C 64/386 (2017.08); G01J 1/0219 (2013.01); G01J 1/0252 (2013.01); G01J 1/0271 (2013.01); G21K 5/10 (2013.01); B33Y 30/00 (2014.12); B33Y 50/02 (2014.12)] | 20 Claims |
1. A contained radiation power metering system for measuring power of a radiation source of an additive manufacturing machine, comprising:
a base configured to fit within the additive manufacturing machine;
a radiation sensor connected to the base and configured to directly receive radiation from the radiation source and output a radiation power signal; and
a wireless module disposed on the base configured to receive the radiation power signal and transmit the radiation power signal from the system to a separate wireless receiver, wherein the base, the radiation sensor, and the wireless module form a self-contained power metering system configured to pass through one or more seals and/or interlocks into an inert chamber of the additive manufacturing machine while maintaining the inert character of the chamber, wherein the base is configured to fit between a build plate and a powder bed of an additive manufacturing system and is configured to bolt to the additive manufacturing machine.
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