Abstract: A reclamation system for an additive manufacturing apparatus can include a collection structure configured to remove at least a portion of the resin from a foil. A containment vessel can be configured to retain the resin removed from the foil. A drain can direct the resin from the containment vessel to a reservoir.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus can include a stage configured to hold a component formed by one or more layers of resin. A support plate can be positioned above the stage. A radiant energy device can be positioned above the stage. The radiant energy device can be operable to generate and project energy in a predetermined pattern. A feed module can be configured to operably couple with a first end portion of a resin support and can be positioned upstream of the stage. A take-up module can be configured to operably couple with a second end portion of the resin support and can be positioned downstream of the stage.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first print module includes a first stage configured to hold a first component and a first radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the first stage and the first radiant energy device. A second print module includes a second stage configured to hold a second component and a second radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the second stage and the second radiant energy device. A control system is configured to translate the resin support based on a condition of the first print module and the second print module through the first print module and the second print module.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first print module includes a first stage configured to hold a first component and a first radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the first stage and the first radiant energy device. A second print module includes a second stage configured to hold a second component and a second radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the second stage and the second radiant energy device. A control system is configured to translate the resin support based on a condition of the first print module and the second print module through the first print module and the second print module.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first print module includes a first stage configured to hold a first component and a first radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the first stage and the first radiant energy device. A second print module includes a second stage configured to hold a second component and a second radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the second stage and the second radiant energy device. A control system is configured to translate the resin support based on a condition of the first print module and the second print module through the first print module and the second print module.

Abstract: A reclamation system for an additive manufacturing apparatus can include a collection structure configured to remove at least a portion of the resin from a foil. A containment vessel can be configured to retain the resin removed from the foil. A drain can direct the resin from the containment vessel to a reservoir.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus can include a stage configured to hold a component formed by one or more layers of resin. A support plate can be positioned above the stage. A radiant energy device can be positioned above the stage. The radiant energy device can be operable to generate and project energy in a predetermined pattern. A feed module can be configured to operably couple with a first end portion of a resin support and can be positioned upstream of the stage. A take-up module can be configured to operably couple with a second end portion of the resin support and can be positioned downstream of the stage.

Abstract: A retaining ring configuration system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a set of adjustment apparatuses configured to contact a portion of a generator rotor, each of the set of adjustment apparatuses including: a base member for contacting the portion of the generator rotor; an adjustment member for adjusting a position of the generator retaining ring relative to the generator rotor; and an actuation member coupled to the base member and operably attached to the adjustment member, the actuation member for actuating movement of the adjustment member to adjust the position of the generator retaining ring relative to the generator rotor.

Abstract: A retaining ring configuration system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a set of adjustment apparatuses configured to contact a portion of a generator rotor, each of the set of adjustment apparatuses including: a base member for contacting the portion of the generator rotor; an adjustment member for adjusting a position of the generator retaining ring relative to the generator rotor; and an actuation member coupled to the base member and operably attached to the adjustment member, the actuation member for actuating movement of the adjustment member to adjust the position of the generator retaining ring relative to the generator rotor.

Abstract: A magnetic clip assembly for use in the manufacture of an electric generator is provided. In one aspect there is a magnetic clip assembly that includes a base; a receptacle formed on a portion of the base having three side surfaces, a top surface and an opening formed therein with a pinching area to receive and secure an inserted material of varying thickness; a first tab formed on the top surface of the receptacle extending away from the opening; a first magnet coupled to a surface of the first tab; and a second magnet coupled to the first tab at an opposing surface of the tab containing the first magnet.

Abstract: A locking fastener is provided having a main body with first and second axially directed surfaces, where both surfaces surround an axis, and a threaded surface and a slot. The slot extends from the first axially directed surface to the second axially directed surface. A first portion of the threaded surface is located above the slot and a second portion is located below the slot. A locking recess is formed in the main body, and extends substantially parallel to the axis and extends to or through the slot. The locking recess has an internal threaded surface portion, which is configured to engage an external threaded surface portion of a locking member. The locking member passes axially through the locking recess and slot, and a tightening of the locking member results in a relative axial movement between the first and second portions of the threaded surface that locks the locking fastener.

Abstract: A magnetic clip assembly for use in the manufacture of an electric generator is provided. In one aspect there is a magnetic clip assembly that includes a base; a receptacle formed on a portion of the base having three side surfaces, a top surface and an opening formed therein with a pinching area to receive and secure an inserted material of varying thickness; a first tab formed on the top surface of the receptacle extending away from the opening; a first magnet coupled to a surface of the first tab; and a second magnet coupled to the first tab at an opposing surface of the tab containing the first magnet.