Print bed assembly for additive manufacturing system

Abstract

A print bed assembly for an additive manufacturing system comprises a stage (202), a carrier plate (204) comprising an upper surface (206) extending in an X-and a Y-direction, a support structure (220) arranged on the stage and comprising a straight edge extending in the X-direction, a build plate, and at least one abutment to align the build plate relative to the carrier plate in the Y-direction. In a first state S1 when the build plate is placed on the support structure at an angle (A1) relative to the upper surface of the carrier plate, the build plate touches the straight edge of the support structure and the at least one abutment. In a second state S2 when the build plate is placed down onto the upper surface of the carrier plate, the build plate stays aligned since it still touches the at least one abutment.

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