SYSTEM AND PRINT HEAD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
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1. A print head for an additive manufacturing system, comprising:
- a receiving end configured to receive a matrix and a continuous reinforcement;
a discharging end configured to discharge the continuous reinforcement at least partially coated in the matrix; and
a compactor located at the discharging end and forming a tool center point for the print head.
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Abstract
A print head is disclosed for use in an additive manufacturing system. The print head may include a receiving end configured to receive a matrix and a continuous reinforcement, and a discharging end configured to discharge the continuous reinforcement at least partially coated in the matrix. The print head may also include a compactor located at the discharging end and forming a tool center point for the print head.
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1. A print head for an additive manufacturing system, comprising:
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a receiving end configured to receive a matrix and a continuous reinforcement; a discharging end configured to discharge the continuous reinforcement at least partially coated in the matrix; and a compactor located at the discharging end and forming a tool center point for the print head. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of additively manufacturing a composite structure, comprising:
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directing a matrix and a continuous reinforcement into a nozzle-less print head; passing the continuous reinforcement through a guiding module that maintains alignment of the continuous reinforcement; compacting the matrix and the continuous reinforcement at discharge from the nozzle-less print head with a compactor; and exposing the matrix to a cure energy after compacting. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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