Material support systems, material support structures, and related methods

A core support system, comprising a support structure, the support structure comprising:

• an insulating frame defining a recess;
• a thermally conductive insert disposed within the recess of the insulating frame and comprising a coil recess formed in an upper surface of the thermally conductive insert;
• at least one coil disposed in the coil recess of the thermally conductive insert;
• and
• a saturatable engagement layer disposed over the thermally conductive insert.

A core support system, comprising:

• a support structure comprising an insulating frame at least partially defining one or more compartments, each of the one or more compartments comprising a spring loaded plate assembly;
• and
• a support member disposed over the one or more compartments, the support member comprising:
• a support layer;
• and
• a saturatable engagement layer disposed over the support layer.

A core support system, comprising:

• a support structure comprising an insulating frame defining one or more compartments, each of the one or more compartments comprising an elongated channel;
• and
• a support member disposed over the one or more compartments, the support member comprising:
• a support layer;
• and
• a saturatable engagement layer disposed over the support layer.

A method of machining a core material, the method comprising:

• applying a fluid to an engagement layer of a support structure and saturating at least a portion of the engagement layer with the fluid;
• disposing a core material on the engagement layer and causing the core material to engage at least a portion of the fluid;
• at least partially solidifying the fluid to secure to core material to the support structure;
• machining the core material;
• returning the solidified fluid to a fluid state to release the core material from the support structure;
• and
• removing the core material from the engagement layer.